Obama names commission to probe Gulf of Mexico oil spill - Summary
EARTHtimes.org Sat, 22 May 2010 14:43 PM PDT
Washington - US President Barack Obama on Saturday named two veteran officials to lead a commission investigating the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, while energy giant BP Plc said it would next week attempt to plug the leak with mud.... |
Acid Mine Water Problem Locally, Lawsuit Pending
WJAC 6 Johnstown Sat, 22 May 2010 14:37 PM PDT
PORTAGE, Pa. -- A Western Pennsylvania power plant is the subject of a lawsuit accusing it of 12,000 violations of pollution laws. While officials haven't revealed the name of the company, the violator is a major national energy provider that runs a coal-burning power plant. |
MURRAY IN NO HURRY
News Of The World Sat, 22 May 2010 14:36 PM PDT
Jamie to partner teen sensation Laura at this summer's tournament. ANDY MURRAY says he will need to stay calm and conserve his energy if he is to enjoy success at the French Open. |
Andrew Lakoff: Our Energy Production System: Too Big to Fail
The Huffington Post Sat, 22 May 2010 14:36 PM PDT
As we continue to watch the disaster in the Gulf unfold, and seek out its culprits, it is worth attending to the bigger questions the event provokes about the vulnerabilities of our ecosystems. |
Let Me Pick Your Brain...
Renewable Energy World Sat, 22 May 2010 14:30 PM PDT
I stumbled across RenewableEnergyWorld.com about a week ago while doing some research on the world of renewable energy and I have been very impressed by the intelligence of the folks that post here and the wide variety of perspectives that are brought to bear on the subject. |
Obama blames Gulf oil disaster on "breakdown" at BP
Canada.com Sat, 22 May 2010 14:26 PM PDT
U.S. President Barack Obama on Saturday blamed the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill on "a breakdown of responsibility" at energy giant BP Plc as he officially unveiled a commission to investigate the disaster. |
Quinn signs legislation on farm financing, energy
KMOV St. Louis Sat, 22 May 2010 14:15 PM PDT
CHICAGO (AP) -- Gov. Pat Quinn has signed two pieces of legislation aimed at helping farmers and at making state-owned buildings more environmentally friendly. The governor signed both bills Saturday. Quinn says Senate Bill 3719 will let more farmers take advantage of lower interest rates and will increase their access to capital. The legislation expands the Illinois Finance Authority's loan ... |
Jordan eyes big economic mission
The Japan Times Sat, 22 May 2010 14:02 PM PDT
AMMAN (Kyodo) Jordan is in talks with Japan to send a major economic mission around early June to explore the possibility of cooperating in nuclear power generation, railway system improvement and renewable energy development, Jordanian sources said Friday. Participants in the mission, planned for June 6 to 9, will include seven Cabinet ministers, making it the country's largest-ever economic ... |
City rooftops get ‘cool’ makeover
Queens Courier Sat, 22 May 2010 13:52 PM PDT
Eight months after former Vice President Al Gore and Mayor Michael Bloomberg rolled up their sleeves and ushered in the NYC Cool Roofs pilot program, a collective of public and private organizations, non-profits and property owners celebrated the citywide launch of the energy-saving effort. |
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