Monthly Archives: October 2009
Integrating Renewable Energy: Partnerships from Local to Federal
The green revolution goes beyond financing research and development. It is also helping to create a robust national market for existing technologies and shovel-ready projects. Continue reading
Photo: Astroturf suits at the Bonner Hearing!
Avaaz is an edgy activist group that does a lot in Washington. The Bonner hearing was held in the House of Representatives over forged letters supposedly from groups like NAACP opposing the climate bill, which were actually written by an employee of Bonner and Associates, a lobbying firm representing the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE). Continue reading
Clean Coal? What about the coal ash?
A new EPA report says that the potentially toxic pollutants in coal ash – from mercury to arsenic – are of particular concern because they can concentrate in large amounts that are discharged to waterways or seep into groundwater.
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Shut up, windmill!
On Saturday, people around the world will unite for 350s International Day of Climate Action to call for bold steps to address climate change. We’re telling the windmills to shut up. http://www.shutupwindmill.com Continue reading
Kansas Agrees to Equalize Westar Rates
Kansas regulators on Monday approved the consolidation of the rates paid by customers in Westar Energy Inc.’s northern and southern divisions. Continue reading
EPA Agrees to Stricter Coal Plant Emissions
In a move praised by activists as a way to save lives but criticized by industry as potentially driving up electricity costs, the Obama administration has agreed to adopt rules reducing toxic emissions of mercury, soot and other chemicals from all coal-fired power plants in the U.S. Continue reading
Hear from people who live near wind farms in upstate New York
This seventeen-minute video features first-hand accounts from people living near wind farms and experts in the field of energy and the environment. Click on the screen to the left to watch the video online. Click through to see clips. Continue reading
Renewable Energy and Economic Potential in Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota
The most important issue awaiting action by this Congress for rural development in Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and South Dakota is renewable energy legislation. Continue reading
Arkansas high court to review SWEPCO plant case
The Arkansas Supreme Court said Thursday it will review a case involving Southwestern Electric Power Company’s planned coal-fired power plant in south Arkansas. Continue reading
Hidden cost of current energy sources is $120 Billion
Most people can easily quote the price of gasoline or how much they pay for their power bills at home. But what’s the cost of energy production and consumption on health? Continue reading
