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How the 'Kochtopus' stifled green debate Thu, 24 Jan, 2013 10:43 PM PST Even by the standards of the super-rich, Charles and David Koch are extraordinarily wealthy. Together they own most of Koch Industries, one of the largest private conglomerates in America with annual revenues of around $100bn (£62.5bn), and interests as diverse as energy, petrochemicals, pulp and paper. 650,000 euro cannabis hauls seized Thu, 24 Jan, 2013 10:41 PM PST Detectives have seized cannabis and cannabis plants with an estimated street value of 650,000 euro in two separate operations. Related Stories Child rapist sent back to jail Old Bailey bomber Price found dead Aoife Quinn 'has no bank records' Jail staff not told of suicide risk Wind energy sale set to boost jobs PRINCETON: Sustainable Princeton outlines future goals Thu, 24 Jan, 2013 10:40 PM PST A local environmental group wants to see the entire Princeton community reduce its energy consumption by 20 percent and cut in half the amount of waste it sends to landfills. Cybercrimes expert to assist Jamaica review laws Thu, 24 Jan, 2013 10:39 PM PST An international expert in cybercrime and cyber security law has been engaged to provide technical assistance to Jamaica as the country reviews the existing cybercrime law to identify gaps.State minister for science, technology, energy and mining,... MONTGOMERY: Committee exploring way to lower electric bills Thu, 24 Jan, 2013 10:39 PM PST MONTGOMERY The Township Committee is eyeing the state Government Energy Aggregation program that would allow homeowners to reduce their electric bills by essentially bargaining for a cheaper power supplier. WILSON RING Thu, 24 Jan, 2013 10:30 PM PST MONTPELIER -- A report commissioned by the Vermont Legislature on the potential threat to human health posed by smart meters, the devices used by electric utilities to measure power consumption and ultimately save energy, found the devices emit only a small fraction of the maximum exposure levels set by the Federal Communications Commission, said the report. US official visits India to boost economic ties Thu, 24 Jan, 2013 10:27 PM PST Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment Robert Hormats will travel to India from January 26 to 31, an official announcement said on Thursday. Doc Rivers Praises Celtics’ Effort in Loss to Knicks, Hopes to See Same Energy Every Night (Video) Thu, 24 Jan, 2013 10:26 PM PST The Celtics have recently suffered from a lack of hustle, but that wasn’t what was plaguing them Thursday night. After the 89-86 loss to the Knicks, Doc Rivers took to the podium and actually praised his team’s overall effort, noting that if he see the same going forward the team should be alright. The comments [...] On the road, savoring Carolina cooking Thu, 24 Jan, 2013 10:23 PM PST Here is an excerpt from Craig LaBan's online chat: Craig LaBan: Good afternoon, my hungry friends. I've been traveling, playing roadie for my wife Elizabeth's book tour - and, most important, ensuring a plate of fried okra and barbecue to keep our energy up. More on that later; first, today's Crumb Tracke BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP: Committee considers âbehavioral policyâ Thu, 24 Jan, 2013 10:19 PM PST BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP â€" A new environmental policy may encourage township employees to turn off unused electronics and adjust thermostats in municipal buildings to help save energy and bring the community one step closer to Sustainable Jersey certification.

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