Thinking Green: National News
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Senators unveil bill to double nuclear power
Two U.S. Senators on Monday unveiled bipartisan legislation aimed at doubling nuclear power in 20 years and increasing funding for research into low carbon sources of energy.... Read more..
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Big Oil to Congress: Expand offshore drilling
Executives from two major oil companies told Congress on Thursday that the U.S. government should open more offshore areas to oil and natural gas drilling so America can rely less on foreign suppliers.... Read more..
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US should follow France, boost nuclear power
The United States should consider following France's lead and ramping up use of nuclear power in an effort to contain global warming, a senior US senator helping craft climate change legislation said Tuesday.... Read more..
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US senators push to ramp up nuclear energy
Two senators unveiled legislation Monday to double US nuclear energy output in 20 years and foster clean energy options with "mini-Manhattan Projects" named for the original US atomic bomb push.... Read more..
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Group says electric car is U.S. oil addiction cure
A coalition of energy companies, automakers and shipping firms unveiled on Monday their cure for America's oil addiction -- electric vehicles.... Read more..
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U.N. official says leaders want fast climate deal
World leaders are setting their sights on completing an international deal on combating global warming by the middle of next year, a U.N. official said on Thursday, now that there is broad agreement next month's deadline will not be met in Copenhagen.... Read more..
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Vulnerable countries urge world to cut emissions
A group of 11 countries vulnerable to adverse effects of global warming urged world leaders Tuesday to reach a binding agreement at next month's global conference on the issue.... Read more..
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EPA head says "proud" of U.S. climate efforts
While the United States is still far away from implementing a final climate change plan, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency said on Monday that America can show up at international global warming talks next month proud of what is has accomplished so far.... Read more..
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National Outdoor Lighting Improvements Would Save $5.1 Billion Annually
New Industry and Advocate Agreement to Boost Streetlight Efficiency; Save Electricity and Money... Read more..
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EPA to Issue Strict Rules for U.S. Power Plant Air Toxics
November 2011 deadline set for EPA Rules to Cut Power Plant Toxic Air Pollution Emissions... Read more..
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Global pollution-fighters find scant success
Twelve of the worst pollution problems in the developing world are being cleaned up, demonstrating that tens of thousands of others also could be improved, according to a report released on Wednesday.... Read more..
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Obama sees consensus growing on climate change bill
President Barack Obama said on Friday he saw consensus building in the U.S. Congress on climate change and energy legislation that is considered critical to international talks on a new global warming pact.... Read more..
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Schwarzenegger speeds up "green" football stadium
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger put his muscle behind a "green" football stadium for Los Angeles on Thursday by signing a bill to accelerate construction for a private developer's proposed $800 million sports complex.... Read more..
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Why should we care about a new climate agreement?
The global economy is still is bad shape, people are worried about their jobs and just paying the bills is a major challenge, hardly the right environment to get people focusing on climate change.... Read more..
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Carbon capture coal tech must be ready by 2019
A technology to bury underground the greenhouse gas emissions produced from burning coal must be ready for global deployment by 2017-2019, U.S. energy secretary Steven Chu said on Monday.... Read more..
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Energy Secretary hails companies that left Chamber
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu on Thursday applauded companies that have quit the U.S. Chamber of Commerce because they disagree with the business group's climate change policy.... Read more..
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Report: Indiana Primed to be a Renewable Energy Hub for America
Major Clean Energy Job Creation Boom Seen for Economically Struggling Hoosier State... Read more..
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Climate Change Poses Grave Threat to U.S. National Parks
New Report Identifies Top Threats and Recommendations to Protect Parks... Read more..
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US moves to limit industrial greenhouse gas emissions
The US government has taken a harder line on greenhouse gas emissions produced by factories, refineries and power plants by mandating energy efficient means for expansion, the Environmental Protection Agency said.... Read more..
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NRDC Asks Obama Administration to List Endangered Whale Species
The Natural Resources Defense Council today called on the federal government to list the Hawaiian population of false killer whales as an endangered species and designate critical habitat to ensure its recovery under the Endangered Species Act. ... Read more..