Can The Gulf Spill Push Americans To Rethink Oil? NPR Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:44 AM PDT In The Fate of Nature, former Anchorage Daily News reporter Charles Wohlforth writes that cleaning up oil spills is impossible, saying they're merely the cost of doing business. But how much destruction will it take to persuade Americans to embrace energy alternatives? | New Film Investigates 'Fracking' For Natural Gas NPR Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:44 AM PDT The natural gas industry says hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," could supply the U.S. with domestic energy for almost 100 years. But environmentalists are worried it may not be safe. Josh Fox, the director of the new documentary Gasland, talks about the potential dangers of fracking. | Study finds NJ coast ideal for wind energy Daily Record Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:44 AM PDT TRENTON, N.J. (AP) â" A preliminary state study finds wind energy would have little negative impact on New Jersey's environment. Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin announced the results of the two-year study Friday. | Maine gov's mansion to be rewired Boston Globe Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:43 AM PDT The Maine governor's mansion is getting an electrical overhaul. The 180-year-old Blaine House in Augusta is going to be rewired this summer. Wright-Ryan Construction, of Portland, plans to replace obsolete knob-and-tube wiring with modern wiring to improve safety and energy efficiency. Maine - Augusta Maine - Portland Maine - Blaine House - United States | Canadian SMEs Focused on Cost-Effective Green Measures GreenBiz Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:40 AM PDT TORONTO, Canada â" A survey of small business owners across Canada has found broad acceptance of green initiatives, although energy efficiency remains the top focus for most firms. | NH issues first-year review of climate plan Boston Globe Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:38 AM PDT A new report says that a year after New Hampshire released a climate action plan to reduce carbon emissions, more than 700 people in the state have been trained in energy efficiency and more than 185 buildings have received energy audits. New Hampshire - Greenhouse gas - Environment - Carbon Cycle - Efficient energy use | If the BP Oil Spill Happened Here NBC San Diego Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:38 AM PDT An interactive map shows the impact the spill would have in San Diego. Oil spill - BP - Environment - Energy - San Diego | | |
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