Critics Fear Democracy Is Eroding In Hungary
NPR Sat, 15 Jan 2011 14:34 PM PST
The European Union faces enormous challenges as the sovereign debt crisis continues to rattle the 27 nation bloc. As Hungary takes over the body's rotating presidency this month, the EU would prefer to focus on reform of the euro, energy security and other big issues. But instead Hungary finds itself on the defensive for changes at home that some critics say are chipping away at democracy in the ... |
Turkmenistan says ready for energy partnership with EU
AFP via Yahoo!Xtra News Sat, 15 Jan 2011 14:12 PM PST
ASHGABAT (AFP) - Turkmenistan's leader said Saturday his energy-rich country was ready to sell gas to Europe as the EU Commission urged it to apply for membership in the World Trade Organisation. |
Higher commodity prices may spur inflation
Nevada Appeal Sat, 15 Jan 2011 13:43 PM PST
WASHINGTON (AP) â€" Rising wholesale prices for food and energy are putting pressure on manufacturers and retailers to pass higher costs to customers. It's a trend that could raise inflation in the United States and slow economies in Asia and Latin America. |
Revised SIP could net city of Union $2 million
La Grande Observer Sat, 15 Jan 2011 13:40 PM PST
If the Oregon Department of Energy approves Horizon Wind Energy’s plan to build a 300-megawatt wind farm near Union, the city of Union may be in for some extra compensation. |
E.ON raises gas and electricity prices
Guardian Unlimited Sat, 15 Jan 2011 13:39 PM PST
Electricity rises 9% and gas 3% as E.ON becomes fifth energy supplier to raise prices E.ON today announced it is putting up electricity prices by 9% and gas prices by 3% from 4 February, affecting around 4 million customers and making it the fifth major energy supplier to raise prices in recent months. In common with other utility companies, E.ON said it had to raise its tariffs as a result of ... |
The Man Who Loves Packaging: Andrew Gibbs of thedieline.com at Creative Mornings LA
LAist Sat, 15 Jan 2011 13:29 PM PST
I think the first thing that impressed me about Andrew Gibbs was his youth and energy. I’ve been reading his blog, thedieline.com , for the last couple years, and it’s so comprehensive, professional, and full of content, I somehow assumed he had to be older than 25. But he’s been ahead of the curve since he graduated high school early at 16, so he’s been out and about longer than most guys his ... |
Regional Energy Expo in Traverse City
TV 7&4 Traverse City Sat, 15 Jan 2011 13:17 PM PST
Those curious about the world of renewable energy took advantage of one of Michigan's largest energy expos Saturday in Traverse City. |
Bloated solar bill costs crores
The Telegraph Sat, 15 Jan 2011 13:14 PM PST
Calcutta, Jan. 15: A central ministry is paying private solar energy-producing companies a higher subsidy than it needs to, which will cost the exchequer up to Rs 2,166 crore in the next 25 years, documents with The Telegraph show. |
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