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Berkeley, California rejects plans for a bus rapid transit system. Not fare
Berkeley, California rejects plans for a bus rapid transit system. Not fare
France's next-generation nuclear power plant now under construction faces a new breed of safety risks. Look into this
Since the politics will have to change before the US gets a climate bill, are there any signs of life on the climate front now? Thump
What is "fee and dividend" and who would support it now that "cap and trade" has collapsed? Learn more
It's official. NOAA is certain that climate change is happening now. Want more?
Legislation to restore the PACE bond program could pass the Senate, if it gets Republican support. Stay tuned
Cities seek a federal law giving them power to impose local fuel efficiency standards on taxi fleets. Beep beep
The National Academy of Sciences report on adapting to climate change grapples with how to plan for some big unknowns. Dig in
Find out who's on the G-List of the top green buildings and ask yourself about the lack of overlap with conventional architectural A-Lists. Start here
The practicalities of using wind power surge with new technologies that store the electricity from the time it's created until the time it's needed. Plug in
In preparation for a legislative overhaul of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac, the Obama administration is convening an August public advisory meeting. Stay tuned
No new coal burning power plants can be built in England without carbon capture and storage capacity. Plan A?
Without federal action, the renewable energy industry fears drastic downsizing. Watts up?
With climate legislation off the agenda, the only federal resource for requiring GHG emissions cuts is the Clean Air Act, but there are big hurdles ahead. Get re-acquainted
While calling the EU's renewable power goal of %15 by 2020 a "stretch", the UK Energy secretary gives a thumbs up to wind and nuclear power. Learn more
Construction begins in California on the word's largest wind power project, adding to the nation's biggest alternative power sector. Turn in
Australia will try to use ocean waves to power a water desalinization plant. Gulp
Photos of a world at risk. Home here
With prospects of ever-hotter weather, learn about the impact of heat on human health. Cold comfort
Experts debate the technical and financial challenges of making nuclear fusion a global power source. Look into it
A Colorado Congressman introduces EDGE legislation to support installation of small solar power systems with increased tax investment credits and to be an economic stimulus until PACE bond problems are solved. Edgy
Scientists are working on photovoltaic cells so thin, they could be used like adhesive tape. And there's more!
Was the death of the climate bill the result of tepid support or fear of the unknown?
15 carbon-reducing Russian energy projects will receive financial support under the Kyoto Protocols Joint Implementation Mechanism. Details not yet available. Stay tuned
A warming Arctic can cause weird weather elsewhere on the planet while sea ice is thinner than ever. Learn more
The New York Energy Research and Development Authority has a new strategic plan for a secure, sustainable and reliable energy future in challenging times. Fine print
Korea will install $25 million in smart, energy efficiency technologies in Chicago buildings. Enter here
Here's a status report on the PACE bond front. Catch up
A draft memo for a new climate bill, written by electric utilities and environmental groups, is circulating in Washington. WRI report finds more than just federal action is needed
With climate legislation DOA, just what is the Senate's energy legislation? Think small
When it comes to offshore wind power Greece, New York's position is Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anybody. Peel here
A $10 million investment in Chinese-made, low cost solar panels installed at Rutgers is saving the university $200,00 a year. Plug in
Australia's new Prime Minister, facing August elections, takes heat for foot-dragging on climate action. Learn more
The Senate's failure to act on a climate bill could be the start of something great. Join the conversation
Despite cost savings for government operations, the British Sustainable Development Commission is getting the ax. Chop chop
This year is hot, hot, hot despite diminished solar radiation. Whew!
Understanding residential energy use behavior is one way to improve home energy efficiency in the absence of a price on carbon. Study here
Two EPA staffers savage the offset provisions of Congress' climate bills, calling them fatally flawed. Nothing's better