Economy
Two Large Solar Plants Planned in California
Originally Published by NYT > Environment
Two California companies plan to build solar power plants 10 times larger than the largest now in service, creating the first utility-scale use of technology mostly confined to rooftops.
High Gas Prices Pump Life Into Transit Plans
Originally Published by Earth News
Community based transit systems are experiencing a much needed boost from the high prices of gasoline.
Poll: Economy More Important Than Environment To Americans
Originally Published by Environment News Service
In a recent poll, more than 60% of Americans responded that economic growth is more important to them than protecting the environment.
Posted on
August 1st, 2008
Economy, Would You Believe?
Make Freddie and Fannie Go Green
Originally Published by Truthout
As the Federal government bails out lending giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the idea of green mortgage lending begins to make much more sense.
World Bank Criticized on Environmental Efforts
Originally Published by NY Times
An internal review shows that the World Bank and its partners need to do a far better job of considering the environmental effects of projects they finance in poor countries.
U.S. Petroleum Demand Sees Steepest Drop In 17 Years — API
Originally Published by Earth News
High prices and a sluggish economy have prompted the steepest drop in U.S. oil demand since 1991, the American Petroleum Institute said on Friday.
U.S. President Bush Calls For Oil Drilling In Offshore Waters
Originally Published by China Views
Citing the hurting American economy, President Bush has called on Congress to okay oil drilling in offshore waters and in the Alaskan Wildlife Refuge.
Posted on
July 16th, 2008
Economy, Ecosystems, Energy, Water
US Environmental Agency Lowers Value of a Human Life
Originally Published by Truthout
Over the last five years, the EPA has lowered the value placed on a human life by nearly a million dollars - a number that carries more weight than one would imagine.
Companies Begin Quest For Oil, Gas Off Florida
Originally Published by Associated Press
Record crude oil prices are fueling support for oil and natural gas exploration off the nation’s shores.
Researchers Develop Efficient Solar Power Devices
Originally Published by Environmental News Network
Using sheets of glass covered with organic dyes, scientists have devised an efficient and practical solar power device that they believe can help make solar power more affordable.
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