EPA to delay 79 mountaintop coal mining permits in 4 states, citing risk to water qualityCHARLESTON, W.Va. — President Barack Obama’s administration put the brakes on 79 applications for surface coal mining permits in four states Wednesday, saying they would violate the Clean Water Act. NRC finds 2 problems with emergency shutdown of NJ plant following July lightning strikeLACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Federal regulators say the emergency shutdown of the nation’s oldest nuclear power plant in July exposed two low-level problems. Oil prices rise after government reports unexpected drop in US gasoline supplyNEW YORK — Oil prices climbed more than 5 percent, surpassing $70 a barrel Wednesday after a government report said the nation’s gasoline supply dropped unexpectedly and demand increased from last year. Deloitte says ‘cleantech’ sector investment totaled $1.6B in 3Q as investors slowly returnDENVER — A research firm is reporting signs that investors are slowly returning to the clean technology sector by putting money into solar and wind companies, batteries, electric vehicles and green building products. US oil supplies grow; gasoline stockpiles drop as refiners pull back on operationsNEW YORK — Crude inventories grew last week, though gasoline supplies dropped as refiners pulled back on operations, the government said Wednesday. Power utility agrees to terms for removing Western river dams to help salmonMEDFORD, Ore. — The utility that owns four hydroelectric dams on the Klamath River has agreed to terms for their removal, a key milestone in efforts to restore what was once the third biggest salmon run on the West Coast and end decades of battles over scarce water. China orders crackdown on industrial overcapacity; steel, aluminum, cement targetedBEIJING — China announced sweeping curbs on surging investment in steelmaking, cement and other industries, warning that chaotic overexpansion was raising the danger of job losses and trouble for banks. UN warns world leaders in Thailand that only 70 days remain to reach a new climate dealBANGKOK — The United Nations on Monday warned world leaders they have only 70 days to reach a new deal to limit global warming, while environmentalists pointed to the deadly floods in the Philippines to illustrate the already devastating impact of climate change. Resolute Energy announces conversion ratio from Hicks Acquisition buyoutDENVER — Oil and gas company Resolute Energy Co. on Tuesday announced the conversion ratio related to its buyout of Hicks Acquisition Company I Inc. El-Baradei welcomes moves by US, Russia to negotiate reducing their nuclear arsenalsNEW DELHI — The International Atomic Energy Agency chief on Tuesday welcomed recent moves by the United States and Russia to resume talks on reducing their nuclear arsenals, saying it would contribute to efforts to rid the world of such weapons. UN nuclear chief believes Iran should negotiate on six-party incentive package, UN chief saysUNITED NATIONS — Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he told the Iranians that the U.N. nuclear chief said a package of incentives from six key Western powers that is now on the table if Tehran suspends uranium enrichment is a good one and they should negotiate on it. Key issues in the campaign for Germany’s parliamentary electionA glance at key issues in Germany’s parliamentary election Sunday: Oil retreats again as supply glut outweighs strength in stock market, worries over jobsOil prices which had been rising since late last week paused Tuesday on a new report showing that consumers remain leery of job losses and also growing evidence that U.S. crude supplies have grown. Analysis: Iranian revelations could put teeth in sanctions and stave off Israeli attackJERUSALEM — It may seem counterintuitive, but the news that Iran has a second, clandestine uranium enrichment plant, and has just test-fired long-range missiles, could actually put off any plans for a quick Israeli strike. US officials: A hunch, careful intelligence work led to discovery of Iranian nuclear siteWASHINGTON — U.S. intelligence agencies hit paydirt several years ago when they searched for a hidden Iranian uranium-enrichment site, spotting telltale signs of digging outside the holy city of Qom. Iran says short-range missiles test-fired during Revolutionary Guard drillsTEHRAN — Iran said it successfully test-fired short-range missiles during military drills Sunday by the elite Revolutionary Guard, a show of force days after the U.S. warned Tehran over a newly revealed underground nuclear facility it was secretly constructing. Iranian lawmakers warn world powers against pressure over nuclear programTEHRAN, Iran — Iranian lawmakers warned the U.S. and other world powers on Tuesday against further pressures over Tehran’s disputed nuclear program just days ahead of a key international meeting. Chavez, Gadhafi build alliances at Africa-South America summit in VenezuelaPORLAMAR, Venezuela — Hugo Chavez made diplomatic inroads in Africa on Sunday at a summit of South American and African leaders where he offered Venezuela’s help in oil projects, mining and financial assistance. Iran says it built nuclear plant in mountain, near military base, to shield it from air attackTEHRAN, Iran — In an unusually frank disclosure, Iran’s nuclear chief said Tuesday the country’s new uranium enrichment site was built for maximum protection from aerial attack: carved into a mountain and near a military compound of the powerful Revolutionary Guard. Israel shuts down for Yom Kippur, amid fears of perceived Iranian nuclear threatJERUSALEM — The start of the Jewish Day of Atonement at sundown Sunday marked the beginning of a day like no other in Israel, on which even Israelis with no connection to religion tend to put their normal lives on hold. Venezuelan official says nation exploring uranium deposits with RussiaPORLAMAR, Venezuela — Venezuela’s science and technology minister said his country is working with Russia to detect deposits of uranium but withdrew an earlier denial that the country was also working with Iran. Gadhafi, Chavez build alliances at Africa-South America summit in VenezuelaPORLAMAR, Venezuela — Moammar Gadhafi and Hugo Chavez are strengthening their relationship and finding common ground as two radical former military men who both want to challenge the “imperialism” of wealthy nations and aspire to speak for many poor nations. US says its climate bill unlikely to pass before global conference on cutting greenhouse gasesBANGKOK — The fate of U.S. legislation capping carbon emissions weighed heavily on delegates at U.N. climate talks starting Monday in Bangkok, with the Americans saying delays in passing the bill could deter commitments from other nations. UN climate talks kick off in Bangkok with calls to reach deal, avert catastropheBANGKOK — U.N. climate talks kicked off Monday in Bangkok with leaders calling for delegates to break the deadlock over a global warming deal and warning that failure to act would leave future generations fighting for survival. Retail gas prices fall below $2.50 on swelling supplies; crude price rebound from 2-month lowsThe average retail price for gasoline dipped below $2.50 a gallon for the first time in two months Monday as swelling oil supplies and slumping demand overshadowed even a fire at a major U.S. refinery. Iran says it built nuclear site inside mountain, near military base to protect it from attackTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s nuclear chief said Tuesday his country built its newly revealed uranium enrichment facility inside a mountain and next to a military site to ensure continuity of its nuclear activities in case of an attack. Iran says it will allow UN nuclear agency to inspect newly revealed, unfinished nuclear siteTEHRAN, Iran — Iran said Saturday it will allow U.N. nuclear inspectors to examine its newly revealed, still unfinished uranium enrichment facility as world criticism mounted over the underground site that was developed secretly. Venezuelan official denies nation seeking uranium with Iran’s helpPORLAMAR, Venezuela — Venezuela’s science and technology minister denied on Saturday that Iran is helping Venezuela seek uranium, saying the South American country is only working with Russia to detect deposits of the radioactive metal. Netanyahu tells US action should be taken over new Iranian reactorJERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged the U.S. to take action over a newly revealed Iranian nuclear facility in a phone conversation with American lawmakers, an official in his office said Saturday. Iran says it will allow UN nuclear experts to inspect newly revealed enrichment siteTEHRAN, Iran — Iran said Saturday it will allow U.N. nuclear inspectors to examine its newly revealed, still unfinished uranium enrichment facility as world criticism mounted over the underground site that was developed secretly. |
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