FuelMonger

Technology Review
Kevin Bullis explores whether putting a tax on carbon is a solution worth implementing.

NY Times
Russia accuses the Ukraine of stealing natural gas. But now other nearby countries that use that same pipeline have reduced pressure to the point of cutting output.

Reuters on IHT
The verdict from the EU summit in Brussels allows more emissions for industries hit hard from the current economic crisis.

Cnn.com
The Clinton Global Initiative took place in Hong Kong.  Amidst social resonsibility taking the back burner during the current financial crisis, business leaders in environmental consciousness spoke.  The main message throughout the summit: being green must prove profitable…and turning a profit must be green.

Washingtonpost.com
The U.S. finally agreed to sell gas and oil leases in eastern Utah.  This move is controversial in the push to move away from fuel from fossil fuels but supports the push toward energy independence.

www.usatoday.com
Citizens may be holding out to upgrade solar and wind systems for their homes. The new incentive programs from the economic bailout far outweigh current incentives.

www.usatoday.com
Two out of three undecided voters say global warming is still a major topic to influence their decision.

AP at Wall Street Journal
Yesterday the House passed an agreement allowing the US to sell materials for nuclear energy to India. The Senate still has to pass it to go through, but President Bush has already expressed his support. Supporters say this will allow closer inspection and scrutiny on India’s nuclear program.

Bloomberg
Russian and Venezuelan presidents agreed on a joint venture of oil and gas with intentions to expand with China, Iran, Cuba, Bolivia, and beyond. The process includes everything from extraction to shipping. In return for Venezuelan expertise, Russia agreed to a billion dollar loan for military weapons and coorperation on Venezuela’s nuclear program.

www.latimes.com
A multi-million dollar development project on one of the last untouched promontories in the state of California was finally approved after years of legal haggling. The developers are set to make millions while conservationists bemoan the loss of a beautiful natural area.