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Obama administration may (finally) offer greenhouse-gas targets
grist.org — by Jonathan Hiskes Todd SternAs Dave lamented last week, most of the predicting and posturing preceding the Copenhagen climate talks amounts to little more than Some Person Guessing. You might consider the weekend news from the UK ... (more) Obama administration may (finally) offer greenhouse-gas ...
Obama ready to offer target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions
guardian.co.uk — President Barack Obama is considering setting a provisional target for cutting America's huge greenhouse gas emissions, removing the greatest single obstacle to a landmark global agreement to fight climate change. The Observer has learnt that ... (more) Obama ready to offer target for cutting greenhouse gas ...

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Green Buildings Do Double Duty: Reduce Energy Use, Lower Financial Risk
Green Buildings Do Double Duty: Reduce Energy Use, Lower Financial Risk
environmentalleader.com — The potential for energy use reductions in old and new buildings is significant, according to a report from KPMG. The study finds that energy consumption in buildings can be cut by 30 to 50 percent and still produce a positive return on investments. ... (more) Green Buildings Do Double Duty: Reduce Energy Use, Lower ...
Barack Obama and Hu Jintao aim to agree greenhouse gas targets
guardian.co.uk — Statement by leaders of world's two biggest polluters could breathe new life into Copenhagen climate change talks The US and China, the world's two biggest polluters, today said they aimed to set targets for easing greenhouse gases emissions next ... (more) Barack Obama and Hu Jintao aim to agree greenhouse gas ...
Peak oil: Terry Macalister on what the data says
guardian.co.uk — The controversy over the International Energy Agency (IEA) figures has hightlighted the peak oil debate. What do the numbers say? • The world in energy statistics The question is not if the world is running out of oil, it's when. There are finite ... (more) Peak oil: Terry Macalister on what the data says
Energy security body calls for 'urgent' review of impact of oil shortages
guardian.co.uk — Virgin, Stagecoach and Yahoo among firms calling for measures to address economic dislocation from a sudden rise in oil prices An industry organisation, which includes Virgin and Yahoo among its members, has called on the government to "urgently" ... (more) Energy security body calls for 'urgent' review of impact ...
Greenhouse gas emission trends and projections in Europe 2009 — EEA
eea.europa.eu — This report presents an assessment of the current and projected progress of EU Member States, EU candidate countries and other EEA member countries towards their respective targets under the Kyoto Protocol and of progress towards the EU target for ... (more) Greenhouse gas emission trends and projections in Europe ...
U.S. to help China develop inventory of its greenhouse gas emissions
washingtonpost.com — Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. ... (more) U.S. to help China develop inventory of its greenhouse ...
Unthinkable? Fixing prices for fossil fuels
guardian.co.uk — The oil trade is a market in the same sense that the Millennium Dome was a tourist attraction. Demand and supply curves; transparency and predictability – such terms are for the birds here. Oil traders deal in a finite resource, where it is murky ... (more) Unthinkable? Fixing prices for fossil fuels
BP faces damages claim over pipeline through Colombian farmland
guardian.co.uk — • Group says project harmed crops, livestock and fish • Original assessment allegedly warned of risks Ninety-five Colombian farmers are suing the oil company BP in the high court in London for allegedly causing serious damage to their land, crops ... (more) BP faces damages claim over pipeline through Colombian ...
Keeping Natural Gas in Pipelines, Not the Air
Keeping Natural Gas in Pipelines, Not the Air
dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com — More evidence that capturing a potent greenhouse gas can pay off with profits. (more) Keeping Natural Gas in Pipelines, Not the Air
NYC sees "alarming" risks in natgas drilling
reuters.com — Reuters: New York City's top environmental official on Friday called the risk that drilling for natural gas in the upstate region that supplies most of the city's drinking water "especially alarming." New York state recently proposed rules ... (more) NYC sees "alarming" risks in natgas drilling
First Utility | Reduce home and business gas, electricity and energy costs
first-utility.com — What is a Smart Meter - Our clever smart meters download gas and electricity readings daily and send them straight to us, removing the need for someone to visit your house to read the meters. Accurate billing - No more over estimating and holding onto ... (more) First Utility | Reduce home and business gas, ...
Methane leakage runs up a $50 billion bill
grist.org — by Michael A. Livermore Methane is a greenhouse gas 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide, so when it’s leaking by the ton, it’s a $50 billion problem. The New York Times described the phenomenon of methane leakage in a recent article ... (more) Methane leakage runs up a $50 billion bill
Linde and Waste Management Commission World's Largest Landfill to Liquefied Natural Gas Facility
reuters.com — Linde and Waste Management Commission World's Largest Landfill to Liquefied Natural Gas Facility Facility to produce millions of gallons of clean, renewable biofuel for collection trucks in California HOUSTON and MURRAY HILL, N.J., Nov. 2 ... (more) Linde and Waste Management Commission World's Largest ...
Oil and gas firms accused of failing to address physical climate risks
businessgreen.com — James Murray, BusinessGreen , Tuesday 3 November 2009 at 00:15:00 Report argues oil and gas sector is largely failing to assess extent to which costly fixed assets will be impacted by climate change Oil and gas companies are not only ... (more) Oil and gas firms accused of failing to address physical ...
Health Issues Follow Natural Gas Drilling In Texas
npr.org — Copyright 2009 National Public Radio . For personal, noncommercial use only. See Terms of Use. For other uses, prior permission required. RENEE MONTAGNE, host: A boom in natural gas is underway. New gas fields have opened up thanks to an advanced ... (more) Health Issues Follow Natural Gas Drilling In Texas
Gas Company Won't Drill in New York Watershed
ewg.org — JAD MOUAWAD and CLIFFORD KRAUSS at New York Times October 28th, 2009 Bowing to intense public pressure, the Chesapeake Energy Corporation says it will not drill for natural gas within the upstate New York watershed, an ... (more) Gas Company Won't Drill in New York Watershed
EWG Warns of Drilling Threat to NYC Drinking Water
ewg.org — October 28th, 2009 Statement of Dusty Horwitt, JD Senior Counsel, Environmental Working Group Oversight Hearing on the Draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement Relating to Drilling for Natural Gas in New York State ... (more) EWG Warns of Drilling Threat to NYC Drinking Water
IEA: Low-carbon plans to cause gas glut
guardian.co.uk — Agency predicts greater investment in nuclear and renewables will reduce European reliance on Russia. From BusinessGreen.com , part of the Guardian Environment Network Improvements in energy efficiency and wider deployment of low-carbon ... (more) IEA: Low-carbon plans to cause gas glut
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