"Funding Rules to Aid Renewables Unveiled"
"The Treasury and the Energy Department today unveiled long-awaited new rules under which the government will pay up to 30 percent of the cost of renewable energy projects."
Source: NYTimes, 07/10/2009
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"Russians Plan Floating Nuclear Plants"
A Russian company is building the world's first floating nuclear plant.
Source: NYTimes, 07/10/2009
"Survey Shows Gap Between Scientists and the Public"
The opinions of many Americans on climate change have not caught up with the views of scientists.
Source: NYTimes, 07/10/2009
"'Cash for Clunkers' Wins Over U.S. Drivers, Dealers"
Consumers are attracted to the "cash-for-clunkers" program that gives them several thousand dollars to trade in old gas guzzlers for more fuel-efficient cars.
Source: Reuters, 07/10/2009
"A Muscle Car to the Rescue for General Motors"
GM will emerge from bankruptcy, after a 50-billion taxpayer bailout, with the 22 mpg Camaro muscle car as its star performer.
Source: NYTimes, 07/10/2009
"Oil Prices Weaken as Recovery Hopes Falter"
"Oil prices briefly fell under $60 a barrel on Thursday after nearly two weeks of uninterrupted declines, as traders and investors acknowledged that a global economic recovery would take longer than hoped."
Source: NYTimes, 07/10/2009
Senate Climate Deadline Slips
"Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has bumped back the deadline until Sept. 28 for the six committees working on a comprehensive climate change and energy bill."
Source: ClimateWire, 07/10/2009
"The Two-Degree Solution"
The two-degree pledge on climate change made by the G8 is nonbinding, hard to translate to a specific level of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere ... and perhaps wishful thinking.
Source: Dot Earth, 07/10/2009
"Mining The Minerals That Power Your Gadgets"
The green tech that many clamor for requires some very exotic mineral ingredients -- and mining them has environmental consequences.
Source: Environment Report, 07/09/2009
"Climate Change Could Boost U.S. Dengue Fever Cases"
"Climate change could push dengue fever into all corners of the United States, as the mosquitoes that can carry the traditionally tropical virus survive warmer U.S. winters .... scientists at the Natural Resources Defense Council said in a report."
Source: Reuters, 07/09/2009
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