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Coal export foes vow to fight Port Westward industrial park expansion - OregonLive.com Mar 28th 2013, 01:02 Coal export foes vow to fight Port Westward industrial park expansion OregonLive.com Oregon land-use law gives coal foes hooks for appeals and lawsuits that could stall the expansion, highlighting the extra risk ports face when pursuing coal exports. Other Northwest export projects, from crude oil to grain, have generated relatively ... UK Government Seeks to Retrain Ex-Soldiers for Oil and Gas Industry - Fox Business Mar 28th 2013, 00:31 UK Government Seeks to Retrain Ex-Soldiers for Oil and Gas Industry Fox Business The U.K.'s oil and gas industry employs over 400,000 people, is vital for the country's energy security and for the economy via revenues from tax receipts. Last year, the oil and gas sector contributed GBP11.5 billion to the Treasury--more than any ... and more » Horizontal Shale Drilling Natural Gas by John Perez Mar 28th 2013, 00:00 Horizontal Shale Drilling Natural Gas by John Perez This animation describes the horizontal drilling process and includes perfing, multi-stage fracing and producing a horizontal gas well in a shale formation. From: johnperezgraphics Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 06:29 More in People & Blogs NMOGA says it will keep fighting against limits on industry's growth - Albuquerque Business First Mar 27th 2013, 23:37 NMOGA says it will keep fighting against limits on industry's growth Albuquerque Business First With the oil boom in New Mexico, the state has seen employment grow and tax and lease payments from oil and gas sales increase. But the industry still faces challenges, Kent Cravens of the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association said at Wednesday's meeting ... EDITORIAL: A mixed bag on Colorado oil and gas bills - Farmington Daily Times Mar 27th 2013, 22:47 kwgn.com EDITORIAL: A mixed bag on Colorado oil and gas bills Farmington Daily Times For starters, we support House Bill 1268, a common-sense proposal that would require home sellers to disclose whether mineral rights to a property are owned separately or have been leased and if oil and gas companies have access rights to the surface ... Oil and gas violations could be costlier The Colorado Statesman Boulder County commissioners applaud lawmakers' recent focus on oil, gas issues Denver Post all 23 news articles » Coal India: Price hike could lead to re-rating - Economic Times Mar 27th 2013, 22:42 Economic Times Coal India: Price hike could lead to re-rating Economic Times However, steps taken by the government over the past few months such as raising power tariffs in various states, restructuring of state distribution companies and deregulation of diesel prices may provide the staterun company greater freedom in fixing ... India's NTPC joins provinces in opposing pool price for coal Creamer Media's Mining Weekly Government admits to hurdles in coal price pooling Livemint Coal India must give written assurance on quality - NTPC CoalGuru.com mydigitalfc.com all 6 news articles » Ind. lawmaker: Coal-gas plant no longer feasible - NewsOK.com Mar 27th 2013, 21:52 Ind. lawmaker: Coal-gas plant no longer feasible NewsOK.com INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana lawmaker who opposes a 30-year contract with the developers of a proposed $2.8 billion coal-gasification plant told a House committee Wednesday that the surge in U.S. shale gas production has driven down natural gas ... and more » Rockford seminar on hydraulic fracturing heats up - Greenville Daily News Mar 27th 2013, 21:39 Rockford seminar on hydraulic fracturing heats up Greenville Daily News ROCKFORD — The conversation threatened to spiral out of control during the question-and-answer period of a contentious seminar on hydraulic fracturing Monday evening at Rockford High School. More than 100 area residents turned out to hear from author ... Wake up and Smell the Coal Alberta! - Huffington Post Canada (blog) Mar 27th 2013, 21:08 Wake up and Smell the Coal Alberta! Huffington Post Canada (blog) But, and this will be news to about two thirds of Albertans, pollution from coal-fired power plants is responsible for nearly an equal amount of greenhouse gas emissions as the oil sands (as well as a slew of other toxic air contaminants, like sulfur ... Hillsborough Alternative Energy Company Underwriting Princeton Study - Patch.com Mar 27th 2013, 20:32 Hillsborough Alternative Energy Company Underwriting Princeton Study Patch.com But if Hillsborough-based Primus Green Energy is going to succeed in getting widespread adoption of its system for converting natural or methane gas to a high-octane—but cleaner burner—substitute for the gasoline in your car, the company will need to ... and more » Jared Loughner's friend described 'hostile' home environment - Los Angeles Times Mar 27th 2013, 20:11 Jared Loughner's friend described 'hostile' home environment Los Angeles Times TUCSON -- Jared Lee Loughner, convicted in a shooting rampage that killed six and wounded former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, grew up in what was described as a "kind of a hostile environment," a high school friend told law enforcement officials, according ... and more » Fukushima town revealed in Google Street View two years after tsunami - The Guardian Mar 27th 2013, 19:36 The Guardian Fukushima town revealed in Google Street View two years after tsunami The Guardian Two years after Fukushima's triple nuclear meltdown forced tens of thousands of residents to flee, it is possible to take a virtual journey deep into the exclusion zone to one of the towns they left behind. Google Street View has published striking ... and more » Pesticide makes bees forget the scent for food, new study finds - The Guardian Mar 27th 2013, 19:17 The Guardian Pesticide makes bees forget the scent for food, new study finds The Guardian The UK was one of nine out of 27 member states that opposed suspending some uses of the insecticides across the EU, after environment secretary Owen Paterson said, "I have asked the EC to wait for the results of our field trials, rather than rushing to ... Neonicotinoid pesticides 'damage brains of bees' BBC News Pesticides scramble bee brains - study BigPond News Pesticides damage the brains of bees Telegraph.co.uk all 12 news articles » Market Watch: Oil and gas sector helps bourse close in black - The Express Tribune Mar 27th 2013, 19:15 Market Watch: Oil and gas sector helps bourse close in black The Express Tribune KARACHI: Despite subdued activity as investors again opted to stay on the sidelines, the Karachi bourse closed in the black mainly on the back of positive news flows regarding the index heavyweight oil and gas sector. The under-pressure telecom sector ... and more » Governors, coal and the question - The Wenatchee World Online Mar 27th 2013, 18:33 Zee News Governors, coal and the question The Wenatchee World Online Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee want the question answered. Their ports are the proposed connectors between the plentiful coal of Montana and Wyoming and the furnaces of burgeoning China. The governors ask the White ... Governors of America's coal-rich states against exporting coal Zee News Governors' letter reignites NW coal exports debate KPLU News for Seattle and the Northwest Governors of US' coal-rich states against exports of the fuel Hindu Business Line Oregon Catalyst  - SanJuanIslander.com all 6 news articles » Oil and gas association announces agreement on cuts to severance tax ... - NOLA.com Mar 27th 2013, 18:29 Oil and gas association announces agreement on cuts to severance tax ... NOLA.com The Louisiana Oil and Gas Association announced it had reached an agreement with Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration about how to reduce tax exemptions for the industry. Details of the proposal, which is part of Jindal's larger effort to eliminate ... Jindal claims Louisiana Oil and Gas Association supportive of plan, but to ... Bayoubuzz all 2 news articles » Learning From The German Transition To Renewable Energy - ThinkProgress Mar 27th 2013, 18:15 ThinkProgress Learning From The German Transition To Renewable Energy ThinkProgress Ever since the Fukushima catastrophe two years ago, Germans have redoubled their efforts to phase out of nuclear energy and fossil fuels in favor of renewable energy — called the "Energiewende" (energy transition) that began in 2000. Minister Altmaier ... and more » UMWA planning rally outside W.Va. headquarters of Patriot Coal over ongoing ... - Washington Post Mar 27th 2013, 17:00 WCHS-TV8 UMWA planning rally outside W.Va. headquarters of Patriot Coal over ongoing ... Washington Post CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The United Mine Workers of America is planning to bring at least 50 buses and some 5,000 people to West Virginia's capital next week to protest outside the state offices of bankrupt Patriot Coal Corp. The union has staged multiple ... Thousands to Rally Against Patriot Coal in West Virginia Tristatehomepage.com all 8 news articles » Global warming predictions prove accurate - The Guardian Mar 27th 2013, 16:58 Global warming predictions prove accurate The Guardian Forecasts of global temperature rises over the past 15 years have proved remarkably accurate, new analysis of scientists' modelling of climate change shows. The debate around the accuracy of climate modelling and forecasting has been especially intense ... and more » Green energy planned in DPP-administered areas - Taipei Times Mar 27th 2013, 16:06 Global Times Green energy planned in DPP-administered areas Taipei Times The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) yesterday said alternative energy generation should be developed in Taiwan to replace nuclear energy, and approved a proposal demanding that the cities and counties it governs develop safer, green energy. DPP greenlights plan to 'green' cities, counties China Post Taiwan public not ready for green power Global Times all 11 news articles » Is This Shale Oil and Gas Play Overhyped? - Motley Fool Mar 27th 2013, 16:02 Is This Shale Oil and Gas Play Overhyped? Motley Fool Contributing to the paucity of information about the play is Ohio's lack of transparency in releasing data on oil and gas wells drilled in the state. As a Reuters analysis highlighted, Ohio state regulators only require Utica operators to disclose ... and more » Ranger corruption 'impeding global fight against poaching' - The Guardian Mar 27th 2013, 15:30 Ranger corruption 'impeding global fight against poaching' The Guardian Subscribe. Subscribe to the Guardian · iPhone app · iPad edition · Kindle · Extra · Guardian Weekly · Digital edition · All our services · The Guardian home. The Guardian, Environment, User comments. News · Sport · Comment · Culture · Business · Money ... Indian Coal Imports Rise 35% in February, Interocean Data Show - Bloomberg Mar 27th 2013, 15:10 Indian Coal Imports Rise 35% in February, Interocean Data Show Bloomberg Indian Coal Imports Rise 35% in February, Interocean Data Show. By Archana Chaudhary - 2013-03-27T04:27:57Z. Coal imports to India, the world's third-largest consumer, rose 35 percent in February from a year ago, shipping data show. Adani Enterprises ... and more » Where are the facts on hydraulic fracturing and climate change? - Offshore Technology International Mar 27th 2013, 14:58 Responding to Climate Change Where are the facts on hydraulic fracturing and climate change? Offshore Technology International However, the risks associated with hydraulic fracturing and its potential impact on climate change were not analyzed in the report, nor do they seem to have been considered generally by the government. The extraction and use of shale gas produces huge ... US emissions decline, but coal exports on the rise Responding to Climate Change all 6 news articles » Two hydraulic fracturing related bills introduced - Lexology (registration) Mar 27th 2013, 14:34 Two hydraulic fracturing related bills introduced Lexology (registration) Two hydraulic fracturing related bills introduced. Alston & Bird LLP · Patrick Greissing; USA; March 25 2013; Alston & Bird LLP logo. Rep. Cartwright (D-PA) introduced the "Focused Reduction of Effluence and Stormwater runoff through Hydrofracking ... China Coal Producers Seek New Ventures - Wall Street Journal Mar 27th 2013, 14:22 Wall Street Journal China Coal Producers Seek New Ventures Wall Street Journal Recent deals by China Shenhua Energy Co. and Yanzhou Coal Mining Co. indicate they are already starting to think this way, but deal activity is likely going to have to accelerate. [image] Bloomberg News. Chinese coal producers are diversifying to find ... China Coal Mine Firms See Sales in 2012 Flat or Falling Energy Tribune Yanzhou Coal to invest $628m in Australian coal assets Energy Business Review all 5 news articles » Japan's Green Initiative Drowns in Oil - Heritage.org (blog) Mar 27th 2013, 14:17 Heritage.org (blog) Japan's Green Initiative Drowns in Oil Heritage.org (blog) After March 2011's earthquake, former Prime Minister Naoto Kan took the initiative to push for more green energy sources, emphasizing wind and solar energy. The price of nuclear energy, before the shutdown of nearly all of Japan's nuclear reactors, was ... Sharp change in attitude drives green energy interest Financial Times all 2 news articles » Hydraulic fracturing: State Regulatory Roundup Vol. 17 - Lexology (registration) Mar 27th 2013, 14:15 Hydraulic fracturing: State Regulatory Roundup Vol. 17 Lexology (registration) While the groups often raise objections under NEPA and the Endangered Species Act, the protests are really designed to sever gas produced with hydraulic fracturing from downstream markets. Nonetheless, Columbia anticipates FERC approval by June ... New water conservation recycling rules for hydraulic fracturing industry. - Texas Water News Mar 27th 2013, 13:59 Texas Water News New water conservation recycling rules for hydraulic fracturing industry. Texas Water News d new rules to encourage Texas operators to continue their efforts at conserving water used in the hydraulic fracturing process for oil and gas wells, even though hydraulic fracturing and total mining use accounts for less than 1 percent of statewide ... Commission eases rules to encourage water recycling FuelFix (blog) Texas Railroad Commission streamlines water recycling in the oil patch Houston Business Journal all 8 news articles » Green Energy: All Feeling, No Thought - Oregon Catalyst Mar 27th 2013, 12:00 Oregon Catalyst Green Energy: All Feeling, No Thought Oregon Catalyst With the resurrection of the far left, first under Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and then the election of President Barack Obama, liberals began a determined march to force the use of alternative energy. They knew in their hearts that they were right ... Mongolia Seeks Partner for Coal Railroad to China, Montsame Says - Bloomberg Mar 27th 2013, 11:48 Mongolia Seeks Partner for Coal Railroad to China, Montsame Says Bloomberg Tavan Tolgoi, one of the largest coal deposits in Mongolia, has an estimated 6.4 billion metric tons of reserves, 70 percent of it coking coal for steelmaking. Mining companies at the site, including Hong Kong-listed Mongolia Mining Corp., currently ... and more » EPA panel to probe hydraulic fracturing - UPI.com Mar 27th 2013, 11:34 Mother Nature Network EPA panel to probe hydraulic fracturing UPI.com WASHINGTON, March 27 (UPI) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection agency has formed a research advisory panel to examine the potential effects of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water. Acting EPA Administrator Bob Perciasepe said an independent ... EPA Advisory Board Forms Panel to Peer Review Hydraulic Fracturing Rigzone EPA's Science Advisory Board Announces Independent Panel to Peer Review ... YubaNet (press release) New panel to advise EPA on 'fracking' The Hill (blog) Central Valley Business Times  - ICIS (subscription)  - Oil & Gas Journal all 48 news articles » Waterless Fracking Makes Headway in Texas, Slowly - Texas Tribune Mar 27th 2013, 11:04 Waterless Fracking Makes Headway in Texas, Slowly Texas Tribune In most hydraulic fracturing operations, several million gallons of water, together with sand and chemicals, get pumped down a hole to blast apart rock that encases oil or gas. But with water increasingly scarce and expensive around Texas, a few ... and more » Will the UK's climate policies really help to lower energy bills? - The Guardian (blog) Mar 27th 2013, 09:45 Will the UK's climate policies really help to lower energy bills? The Guardian (blog) Some media reporting has given the impression that there is a magic answer which will deal simultaneously with the three issues of security, environmental protection and affordability. Candidates for these magic bullets have included a 'dash for gas ... and more » UBS's Weber Sees 'Challenging Environment' in Wealth Management - Bloomberg Mar 27th 2013, 09:43 UBS's Weber Sees 'Challenging Environment' in Wealth Management Bloomberg UBS AG (UBSN), Switzerland's biggest bank, still sees a "challenging environment" for its wealth management business as clients remain reluctant to invest on a large scale, Chairman Axel Weber said. "Our clients have started to be a bit more active ... and more » Green heating scheme delayed again until spring 2014 - The Guardian Mar 27th 2013, 09:36 Green heating scheme delayed again until spring 2014 The Guardian A programme offering payments to householders who install renewable heat technologies will be pushed back until spring 2014, the government confirmed today, while also unveiling a new national heat strategy. Details of how the domestic renewable heat ... and more » Duke Energy sued for polluting drinking water - Washington Free Beacon Mar 27th 2013, 09:10 Duke Energy sued for polluting drinking water Washington Free Beacon The company's extensive political connections have come under scrutiny since it received more than $200 million in stimulus subsidies for green energy projects. Two of its subsidized projects received waivers from regulations in the National ... and more » drop in water quality following washout 2012 - The Guardian Mar 27th 2013, 09:09 Blackpool Gazette drop in water quality following washout 2012 The Guardian The MCS bases its findings on water samples collected by UK environment agencies and local authorities during the previous summer. These are tested for bacterial indicators that show the presence of pollution from sewage and animal waste. This year the ... Resort warned to clean up beaches Blackpool Gazette all 48 news articles » Recyclable Solar Cells: Green Energy Goes Green - PhysicsCentral.com (blog) Mar 27th 2013, 06:47 PhysicsCentral.com (blog) Recyclable Solar Cells: Green Energy Goes Green PhysicsCentral.com (blog) For all their renewable energy benefits, many current photovoltaic solar cells are made with glass, and plastic or petroleum-based materials that are both expensive to produce and difficult to recycle. Solar cells made with organic materials are ... Green energy just got even greener Mumbai Mirror New organic solar cells process sunlight as plants do Mother Nature Network all 16 news articles » Renewable energy losing its shine in Europe - The News Journal Mar 27th 2013, 04:03 PennEnergy Renewable energy losing its shine in Europe The News Journal There was a general desire for energy independence from Russia, where natural gas had been used as a weapon to pressure nations on political matters and the cost was unpredictable. Renewable energy was also seen as a source for jobs and income. Solar Wind Energy Tower, Inc. Collaborates With Providence Energy ... Daily Markets (press release) all 14 news articles » Gov. Fallin: Unconventional oil and gas is an economic game changer - NewsOK.com Mar 27th 2013, 03:06 Gov. Fallin: Unconventional oil and gas is an economic game changer NewsOK.com "A lot of policymakers like to pretend that you can look at oil or gas or nuclear or wind power as unrelated resources. But that's not how energy works," she said. "There are a lot more pieces to the puzzle. And you have to look at the whole puzzle for ... Coal's high public health cost: Canadian study - Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) Mar 27th 2013, 01:03 Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) Coal's high public health cost: Canadian study Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) A new study of Canada's most coal-dependent province, released Tuesday, estimates that coal-fired power plants impose a $300 million a year (Canadian) price tag on Alberta's health care system, cause 4,000 asthma episodes and lead to nearly 100 ... TransAlta official rejects calls for accelerated phase-out of coal plants Edmonton Journal Coal plants cost Alberta $300M in health costs: report CBC.ca Coal-fired power likely to cause thousands of deaths in Alberta: study Montreal Gazette Sun News Network  - Globe and Mail  - GlobalNews.ca all 5 news articles » Vt. relaxes review process for green energy projects - Press Herald Mar 27th 2013, 00:12 Press Herald Vt. relaxes review process for green energy projects Press Herald MONTPELIER, Vt. - Foes of mountaintop wind power in Vermont were dealt a setback Tuesday when a bill calling for more study of large-scale renewable energy development was significantly reduced in scope. click image to enlarge. Sen. Donald Collins ... and more » Discovery may allow scientists to make fuel from carbon dioxide in the atmosphere Mar 26th 2013, 15:23 Excess carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere created by the widespread burning of fossil fuels is the major driving force of global climate change, and researchers the world over are looking for new ways to generate power that leaves a smaller carbon footprint. A new process is made possible by a unique microorganism called Pyrococcus furiosus, or "rushing fireball," which thrives by feeding on carbohydrates in the super-heated ocean waters near geothermal vents. By manipulating the organism's genetic material, scientists have created a kind of P. furiosus that is capable of feeding at much lower temperatures on carbon dioxide.

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