China harnesses mountain wind power
AFP - Sun Nov 22, 2:25 am ETIn the mountains above the southwestern Chinese town of Dali, dozens of new wind turbines dot the landscape -- a symbol of the country's sky-high ambitions for clean, green energy.
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Top U.N. Scientist Laments U.S. Pace on Climate Actions
New York Times - Fri Nov 20, 12:57 pm ETThe United Nations' top climate scientist does not expect any major breakthroughs on global warming next week when President ...
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Clean-Energy Programs Booming at Community Colleges
New York Times - Fri Nov 20, 12:57 pm ETFor many students enrolling in alternative energy programs at community colleges, it's not about some greater environmental e...
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Are too many forests being cut down for biomass?
Minnesota Public Radio - Sat Nov 21, 1:04 pm ETForests are a treasure trove of limbs and bark that can be made into alternative fuels and some worry the increasing trend of using that logging debris will make those materials too scarce, harming the woodlands.
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Rules for windmills breeze into Franconia Township
Souderton Independent - Sat Nov 21, 5:29 pm ETThe answer as to whether a combination wind turbine and cellular tower opposed by neighboring property owners is allowed to be built on a Franconia property is still blowing in the wind, but the town now has rules for any future plans to build windmills.
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Wilton wind farm in North Dakota doubles in size
AP via Yahoo! News - Fri Nov 20, 12:10 pm ETThe Wilton Wind Energy Center north of Bismarck, N.D., has doubled in size.
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Fed funding to help study wind speeds in Michigan
AP via Yahoo! News - Fri Nov 20, 12:04 pm ETMichigan State University will receive $83,806 to measure wind speeds in five areas around the state.
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Windfarm Windfall
The Dalles Chronicle - Sat Nov 21, 4:47 pm ETMany Sherman County residents will have a nice little bonus just in time for the holidays, thanks to the wind turbines dotting the county. Sherman County commissioners announced this week that the county is distributing nearly $350,000 in wind farm payments to county residents.
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Biomass breakthrough: State, federal policies drive interest in renewable energy
St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Sat Nov 21, 2:07 am ETThe workhorse of renewable fuels in Missouri may be found in its forests, farms and pastures. Across the state, the idea of using plant waste such as wood scraps, wheat straw or tree trimmings as fuel for electricity generation is gaining steam.
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Tiny Iowa town has the chargers, awaiting drivers
AP via Yahoo! News - Fri Nov 20, 10:51 am ETHoping to see the USA in your Chevrolet Volt or Nissan Leaf? The tiny Iowa town of Elk Horn will have plenty of electric charging stations and no wait — if you can get there.
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District schools make ‘green’ commitment
Patterson Irrigator - Sat Nov 21, 3:38 pm ETIn addition to teaching students how to help the environment, Patterson Joint Unified School District’s new commitment to energy conservation will allow schools to actively take part in “going green.”
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11.20 BYD Auto to expand into solar energy field
The Auto Channel - Sat Nov 21, 10:16 am ETBYD Auto to expand into solar energy field http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1013029/BYD-Auto-to-expand-into-solar-e nergy-field.html Shanghai, November 20 (Gasgoo.com) China's electric car manufacturer BYD Auto has announced its plan to march into the solar energy field, reported China Securities Journal today.
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American Agri-Women concerned about a climate change bill
AG Weekly - Sat Nov 21, 1:31 pm ETWashington, DC - The House has recently passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (H.R. 2454), and Senate action is expected this fall.
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N. Idaho man seeks to merge roads and energy
AG Weekly - Sat Nov 21, 1:29 pm ETSAGLE, Idaho (AP) When Scott Brusaw looks at a long stretch of blacktop he doesn't just see a road, he sees an opportunity to provide abundant low-cost energy, and revolutionize the way we think about our infrastructure.
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NC Idaho sees interest from wind energy companies
AG Weekly - Sat Nov 21, 1:22 pm ETGRANGEVILLE, Idaho (AP) - Northcentral Idaho leaders say they've been contacted by a pair of wind-energy companies over the past year that are scouting the region for gusty grounds.
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E. Idaho county approves new wind power ordinance
AG Weekly - Sat Nov 21, 1:20 pm ETAMERICAN FALLS, Idaho (AP) -The Power County Commission has approved an ordinance that helps clear the way for wind power developers. The new ordinance requires that each turbine be issued a building permit and a single use permit is required for the entire project.
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