President Obama thanked Congress for passing his Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act that would, among other things, make important infrastructural investments in renewable energy, broadband, and a smart grid.
China Benefits from Economic Stimulus Bill Created Debt
February 16, 2009 By 1 Comment
Hopefully the US economy will be strengthened from the increased government spending included in the Economic Stimulus Bill, but it is important to look beyond our borders whenever debt is incurred. China is the largest holder of U.S. government debt and actually needs it for investing Chinese surpluses. China has nothing else to invest in, as few other countries have debt markets large enough.
Worst U.S. President Ever: There’s Competition
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Prince Charles Bashed for Carbon Footprint of ‘Eco-Tour’
February 15, 2009 By 1 Comment
Rumored Environmental Projects NOT Earmarked in the Economic Stimulus Bill
February 15, 2009 By 7 Comments
U.S. President Barack Obama called congressional approval of the Economic Stimulus Bill a “major milestone on our road to recovery”, but Republicans have been spreading rumors and crying foul to discredit the legislation.
Saudi Oil Minister Warns Against Hasty Transition to Renewable Energy
February 15, 2009 By 28 Comments
Saudi oil minister feels that renewable energy systems are not yet ready to replace the fossil fuels and that our “overly optimistic expectations” from renewable energy sources could lead to a “nightmare scenario” in the energy sector.
Renewable Fuels Association Blasts University of Minnesota Study on Corn Ethanol
February 14, 2009 By 4 Comments
The Renewable Fuels Association finds errors in last week’s University of Minnesota study on the pitfalls of corn ethanol.
High-School Students Clear Hurdle for Plastic Bag Ban
February 14, 2009 By 5 Comments
A proposal in Colorado to ban the use of plastic bags in supermarkets passed its first legislative hurdle as the the Senate Business, Labor and Technology Committee voted 4-3 to back the measure.
Should Public Education Include Environmentalism?
February 13, 2009 By 1 Comment
Should environmentalism be taught in public schools?
Los Angeles Giving Out Free CFLs
February 13, 2009 By 7 Comments
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is distributing compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) to its 1.2 million households, citywide. Oh, and for free! What’s next?
