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CA nuke plant on two fault lines
by Amanda Witherell photo by Jim Zim zimfamilycockers.com/DiabloCanyon.html Ahh, a Friday afternoon toast to science. PG&E announced today that its Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power plant is actually situated on two seismically sensitive faults, not just the one previously identified in the 1970s when the plant was sited and built. “The new fault is thought to be smaller than the other fault off the plant’s coastline, the Hosgri fault, but it is closer to shore. The new fault is less than
21 Nov 2008, 7:34 pm | click here for more
Biggest geothermal plant in 20 years opens in New Zealand
The state-owned Mighty River Power company in New Zealand recently opened a brand new geothermal power plant. The $300 million (NZD) Kawerau geothermal plant will generate 100 mw, which is enough to power approximately 100,000 homes. Mighty River Power’s CEO noted that New Zealand had lost its historic role as a world leader in geothermal development, but he hoped that this plant would usher in a new era of geothermal development. This is the largest geothermal project in NZ since 1989 a
21 Nov 2008, 7:17 pm | click here for more
Corporate ties bedevil green groups
…but not RAN. We don’t take money from big corporations as a rule. And that’s one of the reasons why we can be nimble and effective in our campaigns. Check out this article from Marc Gunther on CNN’s Money. From http://money.cnn.com/2008/11/13/news/companies/corporate_green.fortune/index.htm?postversion=2008111409 Corporate ties bedevil green groups When environmentalists work with big business, sometimes big money changes hands. By Marc Gunther, senior writer November 14, 2008: 9:16 AM ET
21 Nov 2008, 7:02 pm | click here for more
Pursuing Justice and Peace: Progressive Jews gather Sunday in New York to discuss ending the war and healing American’s society
On November 23, at Central Synagogue in New York, an impressive collection of Jewish activists, thinkers, and leaders will gather for the first national convening of Jewish organizations addressing the war in Iraq. “Jews United to End the War and Heal America” (sponsored by the Shalom middle, the Workman’s Circle/Arbeiter Ring, and Jewish Currents magazine) will explore the implication of the war in Iraq, the abuses of the Bush Administration, and start to organize the progressive Jewish commun
21 Nov 2008, 6:54 pm | click here for more
San Francisco Bay to be electric car capital
San Francisco Bay to be electric car capital guardian.co.uk Technology Fri, 11/21/2008 - 18:40
21 Nov 2008, 6:40 pm | click here for more
Earth For Energy-Going Green in a Box
This looks like a great product, and truthfully, I can’t find anything but good words written about it. It’s called Earth for Energy, and is essentially plans and ideas on how to go green by producing your possess electricity.* There are complete instructions on how to construct your possess solar panel array, by essentially using aftermarket parts, and a little construction skill. Supposedly, you can pick up solar cell arrays for cheap, then by following instructions, put together an entire
21 Nov 2008, 6:04 pm | click here for more
Obama and his transition team prepare for government
As the stock market reaches another low, the scientific community is starting to query the short-term plans of the approaching Obama administration. Will Barack Obama maintain his commitment to high investment in energy efficiency and new renewable energy technologies in his first term? What will he do about climate change? What impact will Obama’s new policy advisers have in the START negotiations with Russia to reduce nuclear warheads and improve the security at nuclear weapons installations?
21 Nov 2008, 5:19 pm | click here for more
E-Station to Open in Florida
The first green “E-station” is slated to open in Destiny, Florida soon. The 6,000 square-foot will offer a wide array of traditional and non-traditional fuels for the motoring public. E85 and biodiesel are planned to be included. “Destiny’s E-Station will introduce solar, renewable energy and new sustainable practices into the lives of residents of Osceola County while also educating consumers on how clean technology and carbon reduction can be implemented,” said Randy Johnson, chief operating
21 Nov 2008, 5:00 pm | click here for more
Schwarzenegger Plans to Terminate Climate Change: ITOTD
California’s Governor Schwarzenegger has gone commando in leading the battle against climate change on a global level by signing an international pact to clip greenhouse emmisions. Hopefully he won’t be the last hero to take action againt climate change, and that other states, provinces and countries will join the growing group. Refusing to be a barbarian when it comes to pollution, Schwarzenegger intends to lay down the law by developing strategies to target high polluting industries. The Los
21 Nov 2008, 4:36 pm | click here for more
India’s Stance on Climate Change
Its greenhouse gas emissions are among the world fastest-growing, but will the South Asian giant embrace new global climate change standards as it’s still climbing out of poverty? by Joshua Kurlantzick In recent years, the global debate on climate change often has arrive down to a standoff between two of the biggest powers, China and the United States, neither of which wants to be the first to accept mandatory emissions caps. But lost in the China-America battle, another rising power is on t
21 Nov 2008, 3:49 pm | click here for more
Your Daily Jury Duty Works Overtime
and the Afternoon Edition of Chuck's News of the Weird Daily for Friday A 22-yr-veteran cop (considered "the mayor of 26th road" by grateful residents) was fired after taking one bag of trail mix too many from a Walgreen's. Chicago Tribune It was just her time to go: fatally struck by a car in a parking lot (estimated speed: "2" or "3" mph). The Oregonian Chubby Mikey's nude 2009 calendar is officially sold out, he said, being a best buy in the "chubby chaser" community (with "chubby"
21 Nov 2008, 3:47 pm | click here for more
Consumer attitudes about energy
The Shelton Group, a local energy-related PR firm, has a series of interesting survey reports regarding consumer attitudes about energy. • Energy Pulse Survey Reflects Consumer Energy-Use Denial: Despite government reports to the contrary, consumers say they aren't using any more energy than before, and do not believe increasing demand contributes to higher costs. Saving money was cited as the number one reason to conserve, up from number three last year. • Energy Pulse Survey Shows Mix of R
21 Nov 2008, 3:29 pm | click here for more
Environment
Environment 21-Nov-08 Winter weather difficult to predict this year: NOAA WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Winter will be warmer than normal for much of the central United States, but government forecasters said on Thursday this season’s weather for the relax of the country will be particularly difficult to predict. Antarctic Warming Shows “Human Fingerprints” The rapid ice melt and temperature rise in the Arctic region has been widely reported, with a record summer ice melt occurring last year in the Arctic
21 Nov 2008, 3:22 pm | click here for more
Go Solar California Campaign: Rebates Only for the Rich?
Sunny, progressive California has often led the way in solar energy. As early as 1998, the state offered rebates for tiny solar energy systems. In 2004, Governor Schwarzenegger launched the Million Solar Roofs Program, while 2007 saw the inauguration of the Go Solar California initiative which included new solar incentive programs. As a part of this campaign, the government planned to attract solar users with an influx of $3.3 billion in financial incentives, to go towards the installation of
21 Nov 2008, 2:47 pm | click here for more
A Bad Day to Be an Ameren Customer
Well, it’s been coming for months, but KWMU reports that Ameren has officially begun hearings in front of the Public Service Commission to lift rates by 12 percent. Ameren probably won’t hear a decision about this until sometime early next year. Hopefully, by then this whole economic catastrophe will blow over and a utility price hike won’t feel as bad. Ameren claims the increased funds will go toward employee wages, construction materials, power plant fuels, and capital expenditures. Many pe
21 Nov 2008, 2:36 pm | click here for more
Wal-Mart To Buy 226 M kWh Wind Energy To Help Power 350+ Stores
Wal-Mart has signed a four-year agreement with Duke Energy to supply up to 15 percent of the retailer’s total energy load for about 360 Texas Wal-Mart stores and other facilities using wind energy. below the deal, Duke Energy will provide about 226 million kilowatt-hours of renewable power each year from a wind farm that’s currently below [...]
21 Nov 2008, 2:24 pm | click here for more
Vaclav Smil in The American
Vaclav Smil, author of many books with us, has an op-ed on energy in the November/December issue of The American, the magazine of the American Enterprise Institute. In his piece, "Moore’s Curse and the Great Energy Delusion," Smil throws some icy water on the idea that the U.S. can quickly execute a move away from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Here's a taste: The historical verdict is unassailable: because of the requisite technical and infrastructural imperatives and because of
21 Nov 2008, 2:02 pm | click here for more
Vaclav Smil in The American
Vaclav Smil, author of many books with us, has an op-ed on energy in the November/December issue of The American, the magazine of the American Enterprise Institute. In his piece, "Moore???s Curse and the Great Energy Delusion," Smil throws some icy water on the idea that the U.S. can quickly execute a move away from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Here's a taste:The historical verdict is unassailable: because of the requisite technical and infrastructural imperatives and because of
21 Nov 2008, 2:02 pm | click here for more
Braley was a strong supporter of Waxman
One of the most encouraging post-election developments was the home Democratic caucus's vote yesterday to put Representative Henry Waxman in charge of the Energy and Commerce Committee. It turns out that Iowa's possess Bruce Braley was a strong advocate for Waxman: Waxman was generally respectful of [John] Dingell in his speech before the caucus, according to people who were in the room, but he took a few sharp jabs at the chairman. Iowa Rep. Bruce Braley, who gave one of Waxman's nominating spee
21 Nov 2008, 1:52 pm | click here for more
Initial plan released to reduce California emissions by 25% by 2020
An initial plan to accomplish California’s goal of rolling back greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 was released by the state’s Air Resources Board on Thursday. The plan, which would result in a 25% reduction from current emissions levels, targets businesses and citizens, same. Some of the key proposals include: a statewide cap-and-trade system, an increase in fees on water usage, stricter tailpipe emissions standards, and a mandate that utilities generate 1/3 of their electri
21 Nov 2008, 1:31 pm | click here for more
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