Forestry in British Columbia on brink
National Post Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:37 PM PDT
British Columbia’s forest industry has the potential to thrive in the long term, but the federal government needs to take the lead to address major obstacles facing the sector, says the president of the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada |
Green measures lack a sense of continuity or urgency
Express India Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:37 PM PDT
Budget 2009-10 is green in parts, but not in totality. "It's a lukewarm response to the challenges facing the country as far as environment and energy security are concerned. It shows lack of priority and urgency on the part of the government. More could have been done," says Leena Srivastava, executive director, Teri, a leading Delhi-based NGO. |
Asia Day Ahead: China Eastern Offers Stock for Shanghai Air
Bloomberg Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:36 PM PDT
July 13 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks fell for a fourth week, matching the longest stretch of declines in a year, after consumer sentiment dropped more than estimated and oil’s steepest retreat since January dragged down energy shares. |
The power of being made very small
Express India Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:36 PM PDT
Big improvements in the production of energy, especially from renewable sources, are expected over the coming years. Safer nuclear-power stations, highly efficient solar cells and the ability to extract more energy from the wind and the sea are among the things promised. |
It's a great time to be a 'window shopper'
Lexington Clipper-Herald Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:32 PM PDT
(ARA) - Many doors are closing due to the economy, but certain windows are becoming easier to open. The 2009/2010 tax credit for energy efficient replacement windows, one of 10 provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, is helping homeowners to remodel America one house at a time. |
Solar energy site may come to Dover
The Delaware Business Ledger Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:22 PM PDT
The City of Dover and Delmarva Power are finalizing agreements that would lead to the construction of a 10 megawatt, solar power plant on the city’s Garrison Oak Technology Park, to be named Dover SUN Park. |
Markell signs solar energy bill
The Delaware Business Ledger Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:21 PM PDT
Standing next to solar panels at the DuPont Co.’s Chestnut Run Plaza on Thursday, Gov. Jack Markell signed three pieces of legislation into law that encourage homeowners to install solar panels and wind turbines on their property. |
Utah power agency looks to wind energy
KIFI Idaho Falls Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:20 PM PDT
Associated Press - July 12, 2009 5:15 PM ET PROVO, Utah (AP) - An agency that provides electricity to locations in four western states, including Wyoming, plans to build a wind farm in... |
Gemmell 9th As Kiwi Hopes Take A Tumble In Rain
Scoop.co.nz Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:10 PM PDT
Young British star Alistair Brownlee won his third ITU Dextro Energy World Championship Series triathlon at Kitzbuhel in Austria today and in the process moved to the top of the world rankings while the Kiwis struggled in wet and cool conditions. Kris ... |
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