Energy and Climate Change


Calif. Climate Action Report Available for Comment

Governor Schwarzenegger says the research paints a bleak water future unless the state takes serious action, including upgrading its infrastructure.

Clean Energy Fuels Taps into Landfill Biomethane

A 15-year agreement will provide fixed-price renewable fuel to Shell Energy North America from Clean Energy Fuels Corp.

Missouri Facility Earns Award for 'Exceptional' Energy Savings

The Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission lowered its energy use and greenhouse gas emissions using a combustion turbine-based combined heat and power system.

Companies, Experts Set up Low-Carbon Task Force

A task force of 52 companies and 34 experts and organizations will work with government and United Nations officials to develop practical projects and policy proposals for a low-carbon economy.

Obama Invites 16 to Climate Change Forum

U.S. president tries to take the lead on an international climate change agreement with an early meeting of 16 major economies.

NRDC, RFA: Science a Must for EPA Decisions on RFS

The Renewable Fuels Standard rules should be based on science, say an environmental organization and an industry association.

Carbon Trust Guides Businesses on Low-carbon Investing

The UK's Carbon Trust has developed a guide to help managers make an effective case for investing in low-carbon projects.

Committees Set Hearings for Clean Energy and Security Act

The American Clean Energy and Security Act charts a new course toward a clean energy economy.



Commentary

It's Time to Face Energy Reality…Sensibly

The carbon footprint, global warming (true or not), the cost of fuel, the need for energy to exist, and efforts toward a sustainable world has everyone talking.

Raser Technologies, Copper King Mining Sign Geothermal Lease

Raser Technologies and Copper King Mining have signed an agreement that will expand Raser's holdings in geothermal rights.

Connecting the Dots

Even if you don't believe global warming is “real" or support U.S. efforts to regulate greenhouse gases (GHGs), the cold hard fact is, this country is headed for GHG regulation … and fast.

Nanostructures May be Used in Hydrogen Storage

Scientists from Virginia, Sweden and the Savannah River National Laboratory say carbon nanostructures can be used as catalysts to store and release hydrogen.

Agency Sets New Specs for Monitors, Digital Frames

Computer monitors and digital picture frames will have to meet new energy efficiency requirements by as early as October to be able to display the Energy Star label