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Added by David A. Kates on April 9, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

Kansas Energy at Crossroads

Kansas’ Democratic governor vetoed a bill in March that would have authorized two coal-fired power plants, while offering a compromise proposal for cleaner energy sources. Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius also established an advisory group to make recommendations about ways to reduce the state’s carbon footprint. The bill--approved by the Republican-controlled Kansas legislature--would have allowed the construction of two 700 MW facilities in the western part of the state. The plants could hav… Continue

Added by David A. Kates on April 1, 2008 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Who Owns the Carbon?

In many respects, Norway is a bastion of eco-friendliness.

The Nordic nation gets nearly all of its electricity from clean hydroelectric power. It’s had a carbon tax program since 1991, which the government says reduced the country’s pollution by 15-20 percent. [Check out this… Continue

Added by David A. Kates on April 1, 2008 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Solar Power at Bargain Rates

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced in March that it will fund up to $13.7 million in university research on less expensive solar technology through 2010. “Harnessing the natural and abundant power of the sun and more cost-effectively converting it into energy has enormous potential to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide greater stability in electricity costs,” said DOE Assistant Secretary f… Continue

Added by David A. Kates on April 1, 2008 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Ports Switch to Lower Emissions

The Los Angeles and Long Beach ports passed strong measures in March to curb ship and truck emissions by subsidizing less polluting fuels. The ports, which combined are the busiest in the country, worked with the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association to draft the voluntary incentive program for cargo ships that will last for one year beginning in July. The scheme would pay the price difference between dirty bunker fuel and more expensive low-sulfur distillate fuel. Shipping companies would hav… Continue

Added by David A. Kates on April 1, 2008 at 8:30pm — No Comments

McCain’s Scores Mixed on Sustainable Energy

Republican presidential candidate John McCain got a scathing review from th… Continue

Added by David A. Kates on April 1, 2008 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Want To Save Energy? Get on the Bus

Rail and bus riders conserve fossil fuels, lower their carbon footprint and save money, according to recent studies by the American Public Transportation Association. Families who live near public transportation drive 4,400 fewer miles annually than households with no service. This saves 4.2 billion gallons of gasoline. Furthermore, mass transit reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 37 million metric tons per year. Eve… Continue

Added by David A. Kates on April 1, 2008 at 8:00pm — No Comments

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