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Ethanol Lawsuit Proceeds against Oil Companies

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Florida considering options for renewable energy targets

— sun-sentinel.com — Sun-Sentinel: The Florida Public Service Commission recommended last week that one-fifth of Florida's energy supply come from... solar and wind power and other renewable power sources by 2020. More than half of all states already have renewable energy ... (more) Florida considering options for renewable energy targets

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The Oil Drum — ... of CEO Paul Varga, Presiding Board Chairman Garvin Brown, an outstanding board of directors, and the exceptional management team that works with them,” said Simmons. Simmons is also the author of the noteworthy 2005 book, “Twilight in the Desert: The Coming Saudi Oil Shock and the World Economy,” which stated that the world’s oil production was nearing, or already at, its apex, making him one of the world’s preeminent experts on the “peak oil” movement. Ethanol Lawsuit Proceeds against Oil Companies NAPLES, Fla. -- A Florida lawsuit ...

Amazing Ethanol Lawsuit Against Oil Companies
R-Squared Energy Blog — I did a double-take when I saw this headline: Ethanol Lawsuit Proceeds against Oil Companies It turns out that oil companies - forced to use ethanol in gasoline despite many protests - are now being sued because ethanol blends can corrode fiberglass tanks in boats. NAPLES, Fla. -- A Florida lawsuit against six oil companies that alleges negligence for failing to warn boat owners of potential harm from ethanol-blended gasoline, survived a motion to dismiss from the defendants, NaplesNews.com reported. Plaintiff attorney Jeffrey Ostrow of Fort Lauderdale said the next step is pursuing certification to become a class-action lawsuit. ...