Nuclear Agency Faces Reform Calls Scientific American Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:43 PM PDT By Geoff Brumfiel of Nature magazine From the name, one might expect the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to have been a major force in the response to the Fukushima nuclear crisis in Japan. [More] | President Pushes to Eliminate Oil Tax Breaks DTN / The Progressive Farmer Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:43 PM PDT While many in Congress have pushed to end tax breaks for ethanol, President Barack Obama took on the issue of energy subsidies by sending a letter to congressional leaders on Tuesday asking them to eliminate tax breaks for oil and gas companies. | Wind goes out of wind farm plans The Kalona News Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:41 PM PDT The proposed Long Creek wind energy project being developed by TradeWind Energy of Lenexa, KS, has been canceled, according to Mark Hannifin, vice president, Development & New Initiatives with TradeWinds Energy. | China's Wind Power Sector Expected To See Tremendous Growth Renewable Energy World Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:41 PM PDT The nuclear accident triggered by the devastating earthquake in Japan has created new market opportunities for China's wind power sector. According to a statistical report released by the Chinese Wind Energy Association, mainland China added 18.9 GW of new wind power capacity in 2010, a year-over-year increase of 73.3 percent, bringing the country's installed wind power capacity up to 44.7 GW ... | Assembly committee kills sugary drinks bill Morgan Hill Times Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:38 PM PDT A bill that would have levied a tax of 1 percent per fluid ounce on sugary drinks failed to pass the Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation. AB 669, by Assemblyman Bill Monning (D-Carmel), would have taxed sodas, energy drinks, sweet teas and sports drinks distributed in California. The revenues generated would be directed to the newly created Children's Health Promotion Fund and allocated ... | Meritage Homes Unveils First 'Net-Zero' Production Home BuildingOnline Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:36 PM PDT PHOENIX, AZ -- Meritage Homes has unveiled the first 'net-zero' production home built in the United States in the Verrado community of Buckeye, Ariz. A net-zero home produces as much energy as it consumes, thanks to its array of extreme energy-efficient features. | | |
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