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Wind Power Investments Grow in North America

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:00:32 +0000

Wind energy projects are starting to take-off in North America based on several drivers including federal government incentives, angel funding and financial partnerships. Through its Texas subsidiary Horizon Wind Energy, the giant Portuguese company EDP Renewables plans to almost triple its ...

EcoTech Daily found this 25 hours ago on environmentalleader.com

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New funds to help cleantech pipeline flow

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:23:45 +0000

Six new funds look for investments, as UK tidal energy company wraps up a nearly $45 million round. Details of this, plus we spot 29 deals in the past seven days.

cleantechgroup posted 5 days ago from cleantech.com

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Canada: Oil sands pipeline to West Coast gains backing

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:28:56 +0000

Globe and Mail: Commercial support is building for a new pipeline to carry oil sands crude on its way to Asia, as Canada's energy industry seeks diversification from the U.S. market and an escape valve from potentially punitive climate-change regulations. For years, two major West Coast oil ...

Green Car Congress found this 3 days ago on theglobeandmail.com

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Green Buildings Do Double Duty: Reduce Energy Use, Lower Financial Risk

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:14:00 +0000

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. Plus, real estate groups can get a business ...

Green Building : Jetson Green found this 3 days ago on environmentalleader.com

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U.S. submarine's trip to Arctic should sound alarms for Canada: expert.

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:31:29 +0000

The recent surfacing of a U.S. submarine near the North Pole and an increase in military activity in the Arctic this year should send a warning to the Canadian government that other nations are serious about boosting their presence in the resource-rich region, says a specialist on Canada's ...

Peak Oil News found this 8 days ago on canada.com

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Canada: Ontario considers energy-hog flat screen TV crackdown

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:59:15 +0000

Toronto Star: Ontario is looking at tougher energy efficiency rules for flat-screen TVs that suck electricity like SUVs guzzle gas, saving consumers money on their hydro bills but possibly forcing television prices higher. "We're always looking at ways we need to improve standards with ...

Greentech Media: All Content found this 4 days ago on thestar.com

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No responsible leader can afford to ignore the implosion of US democracy

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:06:51 +0000

VHeadline's Washington DC-based commentarist Chris Herz writes: Most US citizens are just now beginning to grasp how completely all institutions of their state have passed into the hands of the corporate, kleptocratic elites. The commonwealth is destroyed by the activities of the banksters of ...

The Oil Drum found this 11 days ago on vheadline.com

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E.U. Environment Chief Still Hopeful for Global Climate Cooperation

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:07:49 +0000

The European Union's climate chief noted that the trade bloc would meet its Kyoto obligations, and that talk of failure at Copenhagen was too pessimistic.

Ramsay Home found this 11 days ago on greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com

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Ice Could Be Key To Storage of Renewable Energy

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:00:25 +0000

icebank-installed.jpg In some areas, the wind blows stronger at night than in the day, but the nation is running on base load power and the extra power from the wind is wasted. But Icebank storage systems could use that power and convert it to ice. It then acts as a battery, storing the energy ...

INHABITAT found this 6 days ago on treehugger.com

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Startup flushes out water contaminants with real-time testing

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:53:24 +0000

Canada’s Real Tech is one of 10 new companies the Cleantech Group spotted in the past week looking to raise money. Details in the Pitch o’ the week.

cleantechgroup posted 8 days ago from cleantech.com

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Eco-Friendly, Natural Tree Branch Blocks and Felting Kit by Natural Pod

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:56:29 +0000

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Natural Pod is one of my favorite natural toy vendors! Natural Pod gets it, they really get it. Only the highest quality, sustainable products are featured, and you can shop freely without having to scrutinize each product for ...

jenniferlance posted 13 days ago from ecochildsplay.com

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Poppy Talk

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

In memory and honour of Remembrance Day today, a bit of Poppy Talk as vlogged by Global National's Stuart Greer (London Bureau). Just how unique are Canada's Remembrance Day poppies? Very unique.

Rover found this 14 days ago on poppytalk.blogspot.com

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Green Books Campaign: From Seed to Table

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:28:16 +0000

Editor’s note: This review is part of the Green Books campaign . Today 100 bloggers are reviewing 100 great books printed in an environmentally-friendly way. Our goal is to encourage publishers to get greener and readers to take the environment into consideration when purchasing books. ...

LIME Blogs found this 14 days ago on sustainablog.org

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Group Urges Protection of Northern Forests

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:54:10 +0000

A coalition of conservation groups is urging global climate negotiators not to forget the northern boreal forests of Canada, Scandinavia and Russia.

Grist - the Latest from Grist found this 12 days ago on greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com

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