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EnergyWe live in the Energy Age – imagine life in the 21st Century in most developed nations without the benefits of abundant and economical energy. But no resource on this Earth is really inexhaustible – and our traditional fossil fuel sources are not without limits. The world’s oil supplies are being depleted at a rapid rate. And more expensive (to extract, process, transport and distribute). There are still many nations without abundant and affordable energy. As more nations industrialize and modernize their systems, the demands made on the world’s fossil fuel supplies will place stress on things energy-related and on global supplies. The hot topics today in energy include reduction of use, conservation of existing supplies, energy efficiencies, and especially alternative sources of energy. While the world goes on using traditional fossil fuels, the race is on to harness natural and renewable energy sources – solar, geo-thermal, wind, tidal, and other “clean” technologies. This section of Accountability Central brings you news and updates, research and insights, commentary and opinion, and more information you can use on Energy topics. News & UpdatesJuly 4, 2009 Basin Electric gets $100 million from stimulus for clean coal projectsSource:Bismarck TribuneBasin Electric Power Cooperative was awarded $100 million in stimulus money Wednesday for clean coal projects. July 3, 2009 London oil market probes alleged rogue trader
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Oil market officials in London have launched a probe into an alleged rogue trader who helped push prices to eight-month peaks this week, costing his company nearly 10 million dollars (6.12 million pounds). July 2, 2009 Debate Rages Over Climate Bill as Obama Eyes Global Conference
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House Democratic leaders said the bill helped accomplish one of Obama's campaign promises and would make the U.S. a leader in international efforts to address climate change when negotiations take place in Copenhagen. Click here for more Energy News & Updates
Research & InsightsJune 29, 2009 The science of climate change, for public consumptionSource:Global PostShortly after moviegoers watched images of New York City fall to what can only be described as flash glaciation in the movie "The Day After Tomorrow," a group of climate scientists launched a blog called RealClimate. June 23, 2009 Reports Say Green Projects Could Create 1.7M US Jobs
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Two reports released last week say measures to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, retrofit buildings and invest in renewable energy could create 1.7 million new jobs in the United States. May 6, 2009 Survey: Execs say energy independence is unrealisticSource:Washington Business JournalA newl survey states what energy industry insiders have been saying all along: Energy independence is a farce. Click here for more Energy Research & Insights
Commentary & OpinionJuly 1, 2009 New EU President Sweden To Lead Fight Against Climate ChangeSource:Radio Free EuropeShifts in priorities are a recurrent feature in the way the EU's system of rotating presidencies functions. But Sweden, a country of under 10 million people, has a history of pursuing sweeping agendas despite its small size. June 30, 2009 The Hope Behind The Holes In The Climate BillSource:Environmental LeaderHowever, more recently, Wall Street has been looking at environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance of companies as an indicator of financial performance. In fact, AT Kearney reported that companies that had ESG... June 30, 2009 'Special Report' Panel on Climate Change Bill DebateSource:Fox NewsREP. ERIC CANTOR, (R-VA) HOUSE MINORITY WHIP: In the midst of a severe recession, why would we even contemplate a plan that amounts to a growth-killing millstone around the neck of small businesses and all American consumers? Click here for more Energy Commentary & Opinion |
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