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January 21, 2010

Carbon Cut & Paste

The energy efficiency provisions now in federal climate bills might migrate to jobs legislation. Stay tuned

Nature Looks At Climate Science

Like all good science, climate science is not a finished product. What are the knowledge needs?

Not The SOS

What's on the cutting edge for high performance building materials? Find out

Smart Grids Ahead

Starting now, expect major advances in smart grid technology. Look forward

Blowing Cold Or Warming Up?

Large-scale wind power requires large-scale transmission grids. Cost, siting and competition among regional grids are just some of the challenges but also see signs of smart grid investor interest.

January 20, 2010

That Ain't All Folks!

Grist ticks off what Senator Murkowski's been doing to zap climate controls. Not done yet

Get Mapped

Today, maps aren't just pictures, they are interactive. Check out this solar NYC sample. Re-orient

Forget Eco-Conspicuous Consumption

To cut the carbon footprint of new and old buildings steer clear of solar cells or wind turbines and focus instead on energy efficient materials and building systems. How sensible!

Tomorrow Is Another Day

The UN's January 31 deadline for nations to endorse the Copenhagen accord is no more. No late fee!

Dim On Climate Action

Republican Senator McConnell sees little chance of passing a climate protection bill. Stay tuned

Independent Voters Are Green

Public opinion polls find federal action on climate, energy and green jobs is popular across and around party lines. Look into this

January 19, 2010

Hanging Gardens Of Portland

Portland, Oregon's 18 story federal building gets stimulus funds to create a vegetated wall. How cool

Capture Carbon, Pump More Oil

UAE power and steel plants will capture and store carbon emissions in oil fields starting in 2012. Learn more

Pay The Price

Thinkers meet to save the planet by putting a price on natural systems. Add it up

What Does Hot Mean?

2009 tied for the second hottest year on record. Consider what goes into measuring global temperatures and assessing trends. Ask Jim Hansen

Cap & Share

California's draft carbon controls would cap emissions and share the proceeds from selling emissions permits with state residents. What's it worth?

It Works In France

Number crunching the cost of building standardized nuclear power plants in France finds the cookie cutter model holds down expenditures. Go figure

January 18, 2010

What A Coincidence!

Alaska Senator and climate regulation foe Lisa Murkowski is the biggest recipient of electric utility money in Congress, $244,000 since 2005. Greenwire [Subscribers only]

EU: No More Cuts

Lacking international climate commitments, the EU is unlikely to raise it's own GHG emissions target from a 20% to a 30% cut. Snip it

Investors Fret Over Lower PV Support

Germany's plan to make further cuts in solar panel electricity feed-in tariffs has investors predicting bleak times ahead. Plug in

The Naked Truth

Chinese climate activists strip to their underwear to highlight concerns about consumerism and the planet. Peek in

Tomorrow Is Today

Climate scientists and supporters should study Martin Luther King's I Have A Dream speech and learn something about how to change the world. Start here

A Dream Takes Root

The success of Melrose Commons in the South Bronx testifies to the power of grass roots visionaries. Get sustained

Local Kid Makes Good

Energy efficient, affordable, urban building is the hallmark of developer Jonathan Rose. Interview here