Hosting a national radio talk-show, Steele offered a curious interpretation of history, climatology, and coalition building.
DOE Offers First Renewable Energy Loan In Four Years
March 22, 2009 By 4 Comments
The loan guarantee of $535 million will go to Solyndra Inc., which will expand its production of photovoltaic systems in Fremont, Calif. The money will cover 75-percent of the project costs but will yield up to 15 gigawatts of electricity and save some 300 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
EU Backtracks from Climate Change Aid, Looks to US for Greater Contribution
March 22, 2009 By 1 Comment
With other countries failing to show any commitment to either contribute to the climate fund or reduce carbon emissions, the European Union has backed out from its plan to release billions for the climate fund.
China Tries to Censor Info About Proposed Oil Refinery in Environmentally Sensitive Area
March 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
China has often by-passed the internationally prescribed EIA regulations to go ahead with socially & environmentally sensitive projects. The Chinese government is trying to block public scrutiny of an oil refinery to be set up in wetlands near Hong Kong.
Feinstein Argues Against Mojave Desert Solar Power Plans
March 20, 2009 By 14 Comments
While solar energy is often touted as a way to avoid fossil fuels, California Senator Dianne Feinstein believes some public lands solar projects in the Mojave Desert need to be reexamined for their potential environmental impact.
The Laws of War, the Geneva Convention and Protecting the Environment
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Hawaii’s Superferry Deemed Unconstitutional, Put Out of Business
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Hawaii’s Supreme Court declares the islands’ Superferry unconstitutional, ending a long battle between the governor and environmental groups.
Twittering Eco-Politics: 10 Twitter Users You Should Follow
March 19, 2009 By 13 Comments
Although politicians themselves may be relative newcomers in the world of communicating in 140-character or less, those who write about and study politics aren’t. And that goes for those who favor environmental politics, too.
Mean Joe Green #56: The Palin Plan–Pipeline to Presidency
March 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Looks like the road to the White House for Governor Sarah Palin may be a pipeline that doesn’t exist…yet.
Can Local Food Survive The Global Downturn?
March 19, 2009 By 2 Comments
Most food eaten in the USA is produced on mega-farms, whether inside America’s borders or imported from large farming operations overseas. Within the US, 5% of farms actually deliver 75% of America’s agricultural produce.
