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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.
November 2008
Sat 29 Nov 2008
U.S. Moves Ahead on Oil, Gas Leases on Public Land
Posted by KatyH under Natural Gas , Politics , Oil Crisis , Environmental NewsNo Comments
Sat 29 Nov 2008
OPEC holds current output, hints at December cut
Posted by KatyH under Oil Crisis , Big Biz Initiatives , Environmental News[2] Comments
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Brietbart.com
OPEC leaders met in Cairo on Saturday to determine a market quota. While demand has been down, the organization made no decision to limit output. Leaders think a consensus for supply quotas may be made in December.
Sat 29 Nov 2008
New rifts form on Antarctic ice shelf
Posted by Emily under Global Warming , Environmental NewsNo Comments
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www.cnn.com
Scientists have discovered new rifts on the Antarctic ice shelf and they are concerned that the rifts could cause it to break away from Antarctic peninsula. It would be the largest ice shelf in the Antarctic region to break away.
Mon 24 Nov 2008
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Go to MSN’s Green Directory at http://green.msn.com/Tools/GreenDirectory/Food/ to find farmer’s market’s, CSA’s, and other locally grown food near you!
Sun 16 Nov 2008
Wed 5 Nov 2008
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www.cnn.com
Environmentalism is becoming more mainstream as more and more Americans embrace a green lifestyle. However, when these “eco freaks” attempt to impose their green views on others, it can be damaging to relationships.
Tue 4 Nov 2008
Economy Shifts, and the Ethanol Industry Reels
Posted by Emily under Ethanol , Environmental NewsNo Comments
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www.nytimes.com
The ethanol industry is currently reeling from the triple blows of falling prices for their product, credit woes, and volatile costs of corn. One ethanol manufacturer filed for bankruptcy last week and several others may be on the verge.
Mon 3 Nov 2008
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Tomorrow is election day. Make sure you get out and cast your vote. Go to each candidates website to read up on their energy policies so that your vote is a vote for the planet!
Sat 1 Nov 2008
Home solar energy systems on hold for better incentives
Posted by KatyH under Solar and Wind Power , Politics , Environmental NewsNo Comments
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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.