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Wind Energy in the Heartland
rss.nrdcfeeds.org - 4/20/2009
Wind Energy in the Heartland
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What U.S. state comes to mind when you hear the words "renewable energy"?  I'm guessing your immediate thought was California and possibly Texas. This Wednesday (a.k.a Earth Day!), as part of his Clean Energy for America campaign, President Obama will be in a town named Newton to ...
grist.org - 4/23/2009
From Washers to Wind: Obama in Iowa
— grist.org — Yesterday was the 39th anniversary of Earth Day, and to mark the occasion President Obama was in Newton, Iowa, to speak about clean energy. Newton is one of those towns where most of the residents are employed by one major employer, and until October ... (more) From Washers to Wind: Obama in Iowa

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energy.iowa.gov - 4/16/2009
Iowa Office of Energy Independence
— energy.iowa.gov — Recovery Act Announcement: Although the Office has been allocated funding for some programs, the Department of Energy must still approve our applications for all funded activities. Applications are being submitted throughout the coming weeks and will ... (more) Iowa Office of Energy Independence

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bloomberg.com - 4/23/2009
Obama Says U.S. Moving to Open Coast for Wind Power (Update1)
— bloomberg.com — April 22 (Bloomberg) -- President Barack Obama said his administration is taking steps to begin leasing tracts off U.S. shores for electricity-generation projects using wind and ocean currents. The president said the initiative will open the way to ... (more) Obama Says U.S. Moving to Open Coast for Wind Power ...

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NEWTON, Iowa (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Wednesday the United States must lead the world on renewable energy and pressed Congress to set greenhouse gas limits deemed crucial for the success of global talks on climate change. Obama, who has kept energy reform high on his ...
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Barack Obama will mark Earth Day with a trip to Iowa next week in what will be interpreted in political circles as a victory lap in the state that launched his run to the White House. Local press in Iowa is reporting that the president will visit ...