Turkey says it’s not increasing water flows to Iraq, Syria; Iraq presses for more amid droughtANKARA, Turkey — Tensions rose Thursday in a water rights battle over the historic Tigris and Euphrates rivers, as Iraq and Syria appealed for more water amid a severe drought but Turkey said it was already too overstretched to do that. Turkish energy minister says increasing water flow to Iraq, Syria is unlikelyANKARA, Turkey — A water rights battle over the historic Tigris and Euphrates rivers simmered Thursday, as Iraq and Syria appealed for increased water flows to cope with severe drought but Turkey said it was already too overstretched. Los Angeles sees dramatic drop in water consumption in response to conservation measuresLOS ANGELES — The nation’s second-largest city cut water use by an overall 17 percent in July compared to a year earlier, officials said Wednesday. 2 energy companies are seeking tax incentives to convert shuttered southeast Mich. Ford plantLANSING, Mich. — Two alternative energy companies planning to buy a closed Ford Motor Co. factory near Detroit want to convert it into the country’s largest renewable energy park, with at least 2,800 workers building storage batteries, solar panels and possibly wind turbines. On the verge of becoming an oil giant, some fear Brazil’s alt. energy advances will falterRIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil, long proud of its push to develop renewable energy and wean itself off oil, has a bad case of fossil-fuel fever. Australian Parliament passes law to require 20 percent renewable energy by 2020CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s Parliament passed a law Thursday requiring that 20 percent of the country’s electricity come from renewable sources such as the sun and wind by 2020, matching European standards and up from about 8 percent now. Australian Senate passes bill to require 20 percent renewable energy by 2020CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s Senate passed legislation Thursday to require that 20 percent of the country’s electricity come from renewable sources such as the sun and wind by 2020, matching European standards and up from about 8 percent now. Australian parties agree on 20 percent renewable energy target by 2020CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s main political parties struck an agreement Wednesday on a new law requiring that 20 percent of the country’s electricity comes from renewable sources such as the sun and wind by 2020 — more than twice the current level. Wind-turbine maker moving to Denver, lured by tax creditDENVER — A wind-turbine maker lured by Colorado’s tax incentives will relocate it headquarters to Denver from Portland, Ore., Gov. Bill Ritter and Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper said Friday. Senate debate on clunkers raises questions about the effectiveness of the rebate programWASHINGTON — The populist “cash-for-clunkers” program has quickly become the poster child of the economic recovery, bringing out shoppers in droves to help the struggling auto industry and provide a vital boost in consumer spending. Prairie grouse’s listing as threatened, endangered could slow wind development in 5 statesLUBBOCK, Texas — A little prairie grouse could give the wind energy industry big fits. Report concludes only broad action on climate will achieve required pollution cutsWASHINGTON — If global warming is to be addressed without breaking people’s pocketbooks, no single answer will do the job, a research group tied to the electric utility industry says in a new study that concludes the problem must be attacked from many directions. ‘Cash for clunkers’ car rebates to survive this weekend; House votes $2 billion rescueWASHINGTON — Attention car buyers: There’s still time to get in on the “cash for clunkers” rebate rush. Ohio budget strives to put solar power in financial reach of more residentsCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s latest budget seeks to put solar power in the financial reach of Ohio residents by addressing the cost of installation, the biggest barrier to the renewable energy technology’s large-scale deployment. Beijing says global economic crisis boosting effort to phase out coal-fired power plantsBEIJING — China has taken advantage of a drop in electricity demand due to the global financial crisis to speed up a campaign to close small coal-fired power plants and improve its battered environment, an official said Thursday. German industrial conglomerate Siemens Q3 net profit down 7 percent to euro1.3 billionFRANKFURT — German industrial conglomerate Siemens AG said Thursday that net profit for its fiscal third quarter fell 7 percent as the global recession curbed demand for its products, which range from light bulbs to high-speed trains. Senate passes energy and water bill; panel boosts transportation, housing programsWASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday passed a $34.3 billion energy spending bill that backs up President Barack Obama’s promise to close the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste facility in Nevada. NJ regulators approve $515M solar power project, seal state’s No. 2 spot after Calif.NEWARK, N.J. — Regulators approved more than $515 million in projects Wednesday that will more than double the amount of solar power generated in New Jersey and will solidify the state’s No. 2 spot behind California in power produced from the sun. NJ regulators approve $515M solar power project, propel state toward No. 2 spot after Calif.NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey is heading toward the No. 2 spot — after California — in solar power generation with regulatory approval of a $515 million energy project. China promises solar power subsidies in effort to develop clean energy industryBEIJING — China’s government says it will pay up to 70 percent of the price of new solar power systems in an effort to speed development of clean energy industries. Three Democratic governors say climate bill will create jobs; Republican governor disagreesWASHINGTON — Three Democratic governors told a Senate panel Tuesday that efforts to curb global warming and spur the development of cleaner sources of energy have created jobs and new businesses in their states, a trend that could expand nationwide if Congress passes federal legislation. NOAA chief: New ocean uses such as wind power creating conflicts, show need for more planningBOSTON — New pressures on the nation’s oceans, from wind turbines to fish farms, are increasingly sparking conflicts with more traditional activities such as shipping and recreational boating and show the need for better planning, the head of the agency overseeing federal ocean research services said Monday. Tiny island nation of Tuvalu vows to get its energy from renewable sources by 2020BANGKOK — The tiny island nation of Tuvalu, already under threat from rising seas caused by global warming, vowed Sunday to do its part for climate change by fueling its economy entirely from renewable sources by 2020. NM company plans to build utility-scale, zero-emissions hydrogen plantALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A New Mexico-based energy technology company announced plans Wednesday to develop in southern New Mexico what it calls the world’s first utility-scale, zero-emissions hydrogen power plant. UK government presents plan to cut carbon emissions, add ‘green’ jobs in renewable energyLONDON — The British government detailed ambitious plans Wednesday to cut carbon emissions substantially by 2020, and said 40 percent of the country’s electricity by then would come from renewable sources. US, China announce clean energy research center; US calls on Beijing to avoid trade barriersBEIJING — The United States and China, the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitters, announced plans for a joint clean energy research center Wednesday as the American commerce secretary appealed to Beijing to avoid imposing trade barriers on green technology. Power supplier to electric co-ops in 4 Western states signs wind farm dealDENVER — A company that supplies power to rural electric cooperatives in four Western states announced Monday that it will buy electricity from a new wind farm on Colorado’s Eastern Plains. More than 1,000 square miles in 6 states set aside for fast-tracked solar energy developmentLAS VEGAS — The federal government’s top land steward said Monday that the United States will fast-track efforts to build solar power generating facilities on public space in six Western states. Campgrounds, RV parks spend green to go ‘green’HOPKINS TOWNSHIP, Mich. — There’s a lot about Clay’s Park Resort that appeals to Janet Durtschi, including its ongoing effort to get “greener.” Senate comes under pressure from Obama to follow House’s lead and pass climate change billWASHINGTON — Hailing the House, President Barack Obama put pressure on senators Saturday to follow its lead and pass legislation to limit greenhouse gas emissions, helping usher the U.S. into a new age of energy efficiency. |
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