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House Passes Wind Energy Bill
House Passes Wind Energy Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that will authorize a comprehensive program to improve the efficiency, reliability and cost-effectiveness of U.S. wind energy systems, reports North American Wind Power. The Wind Energy Research and Development Act of 2009, H.R.3165, was ...
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Energy and Global Warming News for September 15: China’s new climate plans; House passes wind energy bill
Climate Progress — ... is going to take,” added Xie, who steers China’s climate policy as vice director of the powerful National Development and Reform Commission. Xie said China will strengthen its policies and take on responsibilities in keeping with its level of development and practical capacities, but declined to give further details. U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will host a special summit on September 22, to discuss climate change. House Passes Wind Energy Bill The U.S. House of ...

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