California utility signs solar power deal with BrightSource Energy to light 530,000 homesSAN FRANCISCO — California utility Pacific Gas and Electric Co. has signed new solar contracts that are expected to produce enough electricity to power about 530,000 homes during peak hours. House Dems announce deal that downsizes renewable energy, pollution requirementsWASHINGTON — House Democratic leaders are scaling back plans to curb global warming and make the transition to cleaner energy in the hopes that they can get a bill passed this year. Exxon shareholder activists turn to mutual fund investors to help support resolutionsHOUSTON — A group of Exxon Mobil shareholders is appealing to investors in the nation’s biggest mutual funds to help change the oil giant’s approach to environmental issues and corporate governance. Survey: Shifting perceptions among oil execs over winners in alternative energy sectorHOUSTON — Despite millions in new investments and President Barack Obama’s push for clean energy technology, many oil and gas executives say mass production of renewable energy is not likely before at least the middle of the next decade, a new survey showed Monday. Bureau of Land Management to get $300 million to spend on 650 approved projectsLAS VEGAS — The Interior Department is sending more than $300 million in federal stimulus money to the Bureau of Land Management to update its facilities and jump-start renewable energy projects across the country, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced Saturday. The Edge’s plan to build 5 eco-friendly homes in Malibu riles residentsMALIBU, Calif. — A few years ago, U2 guitarist The Edge went for a hike, and there in the golden hills overlooking Malibu’s cerulean waters, he finally found what he was looking for. Open your wallet: Electric rates already moving higher to finance new nuclear powerCOLUMBUS, Ohio — A ghost from the nuclear industry’s early years has reappeared. Prince Charles discusses climate change with pope at VaticanVATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI and Prince Charles discussed their mutual concern for the environment as the heir to the British throne brought his campaign to fight climate change to the Vatican on Monday. Republicans say nuclear power, not renewable energy, is way to lower costs and bring clean airWASHINGTON — The U.S. should build 100 more nuclear plants rather than spend “billions in subsidies” for renewable energy if it is truly committed to lowering electric bills and having clean air, the Republicans say. Gore appeals for unity on climate change, but partisan split shows no sign of easingWASHINGTON — Former Vice President Al Gore, the leading American voice on climate change, urged lawmakers Friday to overcome partisan differences and take action to reduce greenhouse gases, but Democrats and Republicans sparred even more vigorously over the cost of dealing with global warming. Calif. expected to adopt nation’s first low-carbon fuel rules; oil, ethanol groups criticalSACRAMENTO — California air regulators are considering first-in-the nation rules to require low-carbon fuels as part of the state’s wider effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. China reports success in reducing major pollutant, on track to meet 2010 goalBEIJING — China has reduced emissions of a pollutant that causes acid rain by cleaning up coal-fired power plants, the Environment Ministry said Thursday, putting the country on track to meet a self-imposed target set for 2010. Obama visits plant that builds wind turbine towers, calls for ‘new era’ in energy explorationNEWTON, Iowa — President Barack Obama, standing Wednesday in the shell of a once-giant Maytag appliance factory that now houses a wind energy company, declared that a “new era of energy exploration in America” would be a crucial to leading the nation out of an economic crisis. New York Power utility considering offshore wind power development in Great LakesBUFFALO, N.Y. — A New York state utility is exploring whether it is possible to put electricity-generating wind turbines in the Great Lakes, rather than inland or along the shoreline. Obama marks Earth day by calling for a ‘new era of energy exploration in America’NEWTON, Iowa — Marking Earth Day with a pitch for his energy plan, President Barack Obama on Wednesday called for a “new era of energy exploration in America” and argued that his proposal would help the economy and the environment at once. Obama talks up wind power, green jobs in Iowa, state that launched him toward White HouseNEWTON, Iowa — Marking Earth Day with a pitch for his energy plan, President Barack Obama on Wednesday called for a “new era of energy exploration in America” and argued that his proposal would help the economy and the environment at once. Obama talks up wind power in Iowa, state that launched him on the road to White HouseNEWTON, Iowa — Marking Earth Day with a pitch for his energy plan, President Barack Obama on Wednesday called for a “new era of energy exploration in America” and argued that his proposal would help both the economy and the environment. Obama delivers Earth Day pitch for alternative energy plan in return to IowaNEWTON, Iowa — President Barack Obama delivered an Earth Day pitch for his alternative energy plan and environmentally friendly jobs Wednesday in a return to Iowa, the state that launched him on the road to the White House. A look at economic developments and activity in stock markets around the world WednesdayA look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Friday: Obama advisers signal broad support for House Democratic energy billWASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Wednesday called a Democratic House proposal to reduce greenhouse gases and tackle climate change a “jobs bill” and an investment in new energy priorities, rejecting Republican criticism that it will undermine the economy by increasing costs for consumers. Obama to talk up wind power in Iowa, state that launched him on the road to White HouseNEWTON, Iowa — President Barack Obama delivered an Earth Day pitch for his alternative energy plan and environmentally friendly jobs Wednesday in a return to Iowa, the state that launched him on the road to the White House. Obama to spend Earth Day in Iowa, touting energy bill at wind power companyWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is going on the road to pitch his energy plan — as well as environmentally friendly jobs production — in a hard-hit Iowa town, while administration officials make a similar push back in Washington. Obama to spend Earth Day in Iowa, touting energy bill at wind power companyWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is going on the road to pitch his energy plan — as well as environmentally friendly jobs production — in a hard-hit Iowa town, while administration officials make a similar push back in Washington. Obama spends Earth Day in Iowa, touting energy bill at wind power companyWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is going on the road to pitch his energy plan — as well as environmentally friendly jobs production — in a hard-hit Iowa town, while administration officials make a similar push back in Washington. Pelosi vows to pass legislation addressing climate change this year as House begins hearingsWASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she’s determined to pass legislation addressing climate change this year. Republicans call for more time on climate bill as House launches days of hearingsWASHINGTON — As Congress begins to debate climate change in earnest, the science is taking a back seat to economics: How much will it cost to slow the earth’s warming because of man-made pollution — and what’s the cost of doing nothing? China plans to build 20 dams along Yangtze to harness river’s hydropowerBEIJING — China plans to build more than 20 dams along the country’s longest river by 2020 as part of a plan to further develop the Yangtze River’s hydropower, an official said Tuesday. |
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