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Studies: Toxic pavement sealant poses health risk

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(Source: MSNBC.com: Environment - References: MSNBC.com: Environment) News research shows that when it comes to a potent class of cancer-causing toxic chemicals, many American parking lots are a lot worse than some industrial centers.

Hope from Athens found in Cold Fusion

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(Source: Free Energy News by PESN - References: Next Big Future) On the heels of the riots and building burning, I landed in Athens to visit Defkalion and was able to see a demonstration of their test set-up for the upcoming seven testing groups. I was also impressed by the team working with the technology that

Excellence in Renewable Energy Award Announced! Check out Video Coverage of the Winners Here

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(Source: RenewableEnergyAccess.com) http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/video?categoryId=62

The End of the Peak Oil Theory

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(Source: Fool.com Headlines - References: The Oil Drum) Instead of hitting peak oil as many have predicted, worldwide oil production seems to be going up.

Tesla (TSLA) Showcases Model X

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(Source: Green Stocks Central - References: Matter Network) Tesla (TSLA) Showcases Model X is a post from: Green Stocks Central Let the hype begin for Tesla’s Model X, the electric crossover vehicle slated for launch in 2014.  Some might say it’s a bit early to begin s Read more ...

How big data can tackle commercial building energy

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(Source: Earth2Tech) There’s a tremendous opportunity to reduce energy consumption in commercial buildings, which currently account for more than 40 percent of the nation’s total energy use. According to Pike Research, energy efficiency projects could eventually save dollarsignr40

More than 68% of New European Electricity Capacity Came From Wind and Solar in 2011

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(Source: Climate Progress - References: Sierra Club Compass) As the sovereign debt crisis unfolds in Europe, onlookers have questioned whether the region will stay committed to renewable energy. The answer so far is “yes.” Even with a few countries pulling back on government support of the industry

Secret Clean Energy Stash Discovered in Oceans

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(Source: Alternative Energy) Filed under: Energy News

Are EPA Hammers The Best Tools to Ratchet Down Global Warming Pollution?

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(Source: Carbon Tax Center) Massachusetts v. EPA (2007), the Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision upholding EPA’s authority to regulate greenhouse gases, is rightly considered a legal milestone in the fight against global warming. But it’s nearly impossible to find an economist,

Amyris hits production snags in biofuel operations

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(Source: Green Tech blog) The company, which makes biofuel from a microbes, said it will stay the course, and expects a demo flight with its biofuel soon. Originally posted at News - Cutting Edge

How much oil is left? Who cares?

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(Source: Greenbang - References: The Oil Drum) There’s been a lot of crowing in certain media arenas lately about the “death” of peak oil: “For every barrel of oil produced in the world from 2007 to 2009, 1.6 barrels of new reserves were added,” Businessweek recently

Joe Nocera Is Still Wrong and “Very Unfair” About the Keystone XL Tar Sands Pipeline. McKibben, Hansen and I Explain Why.

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(Source: Climate Progress - References: Environmental Economics) We must leave the overwhelming majority of unconventional fossil fuels in the ground to avoid catastrophic warming, but Nocera wants to open every spigot CO2 emissions by fossil fuels [1 ppm CO2 ~ 2.12 GtC, where ppm is parts per million of CO2 in

Hawaii Using Smart Grid Controls to Turn Lights Off When the Wind Stops Blowing

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(Source: TreeHugger) Hawaii is working on a pilot project using smart grid controls to balance out power loads during wind power fluctuations.

House Approves Arctic, Offshore Drilling Disguised as Transportation Legislation

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(Source: NRDC: Press Release Feed) WASHINGTON (February 17, 2012) --  The following is a statement from Scott Slesinger, legislative director at the Natural Resources Defense Council, on the House approval of  H.R. 3084,  the “oil above all” component of the House

Tell Your Senators:Reject the Keystone Pipeline

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(Source: Celsias)     The Pipeline that just won't die is rearing its ugly head again today as the Senate is considering legislation to resurrect Keystone XL by overriding President Obama's rejection of the project, and greenlighting construction of this