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Buffett's Berkshire Buys Gas-Coal-Oil Utilities in Nevada - Barron's (blog)
May 30th 2013, 00:07


Buffett's Berkshire Buys Gas-Coal-Oil Utilities in Nevada
Barron's (blog)
While many utilities are focused on one fuel source, NV Energy has gas, coal and oil generating units; it also is has committed to rewnewable power generation over time. These utilities are in close proximity to coal production, and shale oil and gas ...

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Stable market environment puts Saudi banks on growth path - Arab News
May 29th 2013, 22:44


Arab News

Stable market environment puts Saudi banks on growth path
Arab News
Saudi banks have shown stable development over the past years, and have not witnessed the growth exaggerations or the sharp declines seen in other markets. This stable market environment will provide them with good growth opportunities in the coming 2 ...

Oil and gas training to be offered in Fairmont - Charleston Gazette
May 29th 2013, 22:30


WCHS-TV8

Oil and gas training to be offered in Fairmont
Charleston Gazette
Fairmont, W.Va. -- Classroom training for prospective employees in the oil and gas industry soon will be offered in Fairmont. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and West Virginia community college system Chancellor James Skidmore announced Wednesday the ...
Oil, Gas Training Center Announcement Wednesday WTRF
New Petroleum Technology Center will offer hands-on experience State Journal

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The Chinese Coal Bubble - Huffington Post
May 29th 2013, 22:22


Huffington Post

The Chinese Coal Bubble
Huffington Post
It seems everywhere you look the coal industry's 'supercycle' hype fails to match reality. Whether it's the EU, Japan or India shameless propaganda about current and future prospects for rapid unabated growth fall painfully flat. But surely this couldn ...
How Coal Pollution Makes Our Kids Sick (video) The Green Optimistic
Everything That's Wrong About Coal Domestic Fuel

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Maxim Power Corp. Announces Receipt of ERCB Coal Beneficiation Plant ... - Marketwire (press release)
May 29th 2013, 22:10


Maxim Power Corp. Announces Receipt of ERCB Coal Beneficiation Plant ...
Marketwire (press release)
The new coal beneficiation plant, designated by the ERCB as Coal Processing Plant No. 11, will be used to bifurcate coal mined from the MAXIM's Summit Coal Mine 14 into a high-quality, low-mid volatile, metallurgical coal for shipment to export markets ...

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Welcome to Victoria, no wind farms allowed - The Guardian
May 29th 2013, 22:08


Welcome to Victoria, no wind farms allowed
The Guardian
"The government recognises the need for wind energy facilities to be developed in appropriate locations, he said, "to minimise impacts on our natural environment and local communities while providing certainty to wind farm developers." Bray agrees that ...

Chris Berry: Rumours of green energy's demise might be exaggerated - Resource Clips (blog)
May 29th 2013, 21:47


Chris Berry: Rumours of green energy's demise might be exaggerated
Resource Clips (blog)
Some spectacular failures notwithstanding, green tech shows signs of hope. So said Chris Berry in his May 26 presentation at Vancouver's World Resource Investment Conference 2013. Although his talk focused on uranium, the House Mountain Partners ...

Judge backs bankrupt coal producer in benefits dispute with union - Fox News
May 29th 2013, 21:36


Wall Street Journal

Judge backs bankrupt coal producer in benefits dispute with union
Fox News
ST. LOUIS – A bankrupt coal producer got a judge's go-ahead Wednesday to significantly cut health care and pension benefits to thousands of workers and retirees, claiming victory over a miners' union that swiftly condemned the ruling it pledges to appeal.
Bankruptcy Judge Allows Patriot Coal to Scrap Union Contracts Wall Street Journal
UPDATE 2-Bankrupt Patriot Coal can reject collective bargaining -court Reuters
Patriot Coal Wins Leave to Cut Retiree Pensions, Benefits Bloomberg
Charleston Gazette  - Casper Star-Tribune Online
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Genetically modified wheat found in Oregon field raises trade concerns - The Guardian
May 29th 2013, 21:36


The Guardian

Genetically modified wheat found in Oregon field raises trade concerns
The Guardian
Unapproved genetically engineered wheat has been discovered in an Oregon field, a potential threat to trade with countries that have concerns about genetically modified foods. The US Agriculture Department said Wednesday that the genetically engineered ...
Modified Wheat Discovered In Oregon New York Times (blog)

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Will Improving Thermal Coal Markets Boost Arch Coal? - Investopedia
May 29th 2013, 20:48


Will Improving Thermal Coal Markets Boost Arch Coal?
Investopedia
Until very recently, it seemed like thermal coal producers couldn't buy a break. Utility inventories were well above historical averages, prices were barely sufficient to break even, and demand continued to decline (as seen in the traffic numbers for ...
Arch Coal Inc (NYSE:ACI) shares increased by 0.94% to close at $5.30 ... GSPInsider
Arch Coal Inc (ACI): Are Hedge Funds Right About This Stock? Insider Monkey (blog)

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Sierra Club endorses Buono, bashes Christie on environment - NJ.com
May 29th 2013, 20:32


ABC News

Sierra Club endorses Buono, bashes Christie on environment
NJ.com
"He's more concerned about his national political ambitions than the environment and the people of New Jersey," Titell said. "And that's what we see, over and over again. And that's why we're here today. With Barbara Buono, we have someone who will not ...
Barbara Buono receives gubernatorial nod from Sierra Club in Hoboken The Jersey Journal - NJ.com
Sierra Club endorses Buono's gubernatorial run NorthJersey.com (blog)
Buono picks up environmental endorsement Seattle Post Intelligencer

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Ontario to change green energy law after WTO ruling - Globe and Mail
May 29th 2013, 20:25


Ontario to change green energy law after WTO ruling
Globe and Mail
Ontario will change a provision in its Green Energy Act requiring local content in wind and solar farms after a ruling by the World Trade Organization. Energy Minister Bob Chiarelli says Ontario intends to comply with the WTO ruling, which means the ...
Happy birthday to the Green Energy and Green Economy Act Toronto Star

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Oil and Gas Pose Challenge to Norway's Tech Startups - Wall Street Journal
May 29th 2013, 20:15


Oil and Gas Pose Challenge to Norway's Tech Startups
Wall Street Journal
Finland is host to Angry Birds maker Rovio. Even tiny Estonia has virtual fitting-room-provider Fits.me. But Norway? The browser company Opera Software ASA and…and, unless you are in the oil and gas business, chances are you are going to struggle.

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Does Fracking Cause Earthquakes? - Energy Collective
May 29th 2013, 20:04


Does Fracking Cause Earthquakes?
Energy Collective
We also find that there is no evidence to suggest that hydraulic fracturing itself is the cause of the increased rate of earthquakes. A larger point from Hayes' statement is that the observed seismic events need to be placed into context. The ...

Industrial Hemp: A Win-Win For The Economy And The Environment - Forbes
May 29th 2013, 18:54


Industrial Hemp: A Win-Win For The Economy And The Environment
Forbes
Not only can hemp be used for an astonishing number of products, its net environmental benefit is impressive. Among the more salient features, hemp grows in a variety of climates and soil types, is naturally resistant to most pests, and grows very ...

Stanford faculty more diverse today, though study finds academic environment ... - Stanford University News
May 29th 2013, 18:30


Stanford faculty more diverse today, though study finds academic environment ...
Stanford University News
"It is vitally important that all faculty members experience an encouraging and rewarding environment, and that we pay attention to the issues raised in this report," said Karen Cook, vice provost for faculty development and diversity. "I am grateful ...

Guest column: Energize your 1031 exchange with oil and gas royalties - REjournals.com
May 29th 2013, 18:30


Guest column: Energize your 1031 exchange with oil and gas royalties
REjournals.com
So often we come across folks who are unaware oil royalties or gas royalties qualify for like – kind exchanges. Indeed, they've been used for years, contributing to a well-diversified investment portfolio of stocks, bonds, cash and traditional real ...

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Register today & call for abstracts now open #Renewable #Energy Markets 2013 ... - Justmeans
May 29th 2013, 18:13


Register today & call for abstracts now open #Renewable #Energy Markets 2013 ...
Justmeans
Our leadership through collaboration and environmental innovation builds policies and consumer-protection mechanisms in renewable energy, greenhouse gas reductions, and energy efficiency that foster healthy and sustained growth in national and ...

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India Looks to Set Up Coal Regulator - Wall Street Journal (India)
May 29th 2013, 17:44


Economic Times

India Looks to Set Up Coal Regulator
Wall Street Journal (India)
The regulator is also expected to oversee coal supplies from Coal India to consumers such as power producers. It could also independently monitor the progress made by state-run and private companies in extracting coal under government-allocated mining ...
GoM approves Coal Regulatory Authority Bill Economic Times
India moves to regulate coal industry to improve supply Reuters India
Ministerial panel nod for setting up of coal regulator Business Standard
Livemint
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Medvedev Sees Skolkovo's Green Energy Lure - New Europe
May 29th 2013, 17:38


New Europe

Medvedev Sees Skolkovo's Green Energy Lure
New Europe
On 15 April, Russia's Energy Ministry submitted a draft renewable energy law to Medvedev for approval. The law is aimed at supporting the deployment of renewable energy sources including solar, wind and hydroelectric power plants across the country.
Medvedev issues bold first by stumping for more renewable energy in Russia Bellona
Russia reviews its stance on renewable energy Daijiworld.com

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Coal is rebounding, natural gas prices are up, and the world's oil cartel is ... - Grist
May 29th 2013, 16:10


Coal is rebounding, natural gas prices are up, and the world's oil cartel is ...
Grist
Coal is making a comeback in the U.S., natural gas prices are rising, and Saudis are living like kings off an oil market that is simply heavenly. Just last year, demand for coal had dropped deeper than a canary lowered down a mine shaft. Prices had ...

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How Hard Will Lisa Jackson Pressure Apple's Suppliers on the Environment? - Yahoo! News
May 29th 2013, 15:57


CBS News

How Hard Will Lisa Jackson Pressure Apple's Suppliers on the Environment?
Yahoo! News
Last night, Apple CEO Tim Cook let slip that his company has created a new executive position to oversee environmental issues. That post, Cook added, will be filled by Lisa Jackson, the former head of the Environmental Protection Agency. Jackson ran ...
Tim Cook hires ex-EPA head Lisa Jackson to improve Apple's environment ... GlobalPost
Apple Moves on Environment, Hires Former Head of EPA SustainableBusiness.com
Apple taps former EPA head Lisa Jackson for clean-energy boost Christian Science Monitor
EarthTechling
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Cavity wall insulations crash by 97% following green deal introduction - The Guardian
May 29th 2013, 15:55


Cavity wall insulations crash by 97% following green deal introduction
The Guardian
The number of homes installing cavity wall insulation has crashed by 97% since the government's flagship energy–efficiency scheme was introduced, new figures have revealed. Previous energy-efficiency schemes meant cavity wall insulation – one of the ...

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Written by Press Release - eNews Park Forest
May 29th 2013, 15:02


NEWS.com.au

Written by Press Release
eNews Park Forest
Washington, DC--(ENEWSPF)--May 29, 2013. Total, S.A., a French oil and gas company that trades on the New York Stock Exchange, has agreed to pay a $245.2 million monetary penalty to resolve charges related to violations of the Foreign Corrupt ...
Total boss may face trial over oil bribes Eyewitness News
Oil giant Total to pay $245M in US bribery case Sacramento Bee
French Oil Giant Pays $398 Million to Settle Bribery Case The BLT: Blog of Legal Times (blog)
Washington Post (blog)  - Business Insider
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EU environment agency: Greenhouse gases emissions in 2011 lowest in 14 years - Washington Post
May 29th 2013, 14:32


Washington Post

EU environment agency: Greenhouse gases emissions in 2011 lowest in 14 years
Washington Post
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The EU's environmental agency says the 27-nation bloc's greenhouse emissions in 2011 were the lowest since it began monitoring them in 1990. The European Environment Agency says greenhouse gas emissions dropped 3.3 ...
UK emissions fell further than other EU nations after mild 2011 The Guardian
EU's greenhouse gas emissions sink to lowest since 1990 Business Spectator
EU emitted 3.3% less greenhouse gas in 2011 Phys.Org

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Trinidad, US to Set Up Green Energy Centre at University of West Indies - Caribbean Journal
May 29th 2013, 13:57


Breaking News Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad, US to Set Up Green Energy Centre at University of West Indies
Caribbean Journal
The government said the agreement could Trinidad with "targeted and effective research and development programmes, which can spur local green technology innovation and ultimately support the development of a resilient local green energy technology ...
T&T, US sign deal on 'clean' energy Trinidad & Tobago Express

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GM 'hybrid' fish pose threat to natural populations, scientists warn - The Guardian
May 29th 2013, 11:55


The Guardian

GM 'hybrid' fish pose threat to natural populations, scientists warn
The Guardian
"To the best of our knowledge, this is the first demonstration of environmental impacts of hybridisation between a GM animal and a closely related species," wrote the scientists from Memorial University of Newfoundland. "These findings suggest that ...
GM salmon can breed with wild fish BBC News
GM salmon can breed with wild fish and harm ecosystem, warn scientists The Independent

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NWT Gwich'in welcome bids on oil and gas parcels - CBC.ca
May 29th 2013, 11:42


NWT Gwich'in welcome bids on oil and gas parcels
CBC.ca
"We're stuck between the Beaufort and the Sahtu in basically the oil and gas that we have, if it's there, is too far to get to," he said. Now the federal government is opening up four parcels in what Alexie describes as the remote upper Arctic Red ...

U.S. trees burned in British coal plants count as renewable energy. WTF? - Grist
May 29th 2013, 11:07


U.S. trees burned in British coal plants count as renewable energy. WTF?
Grist
Follow this if you can: Wood from U.S. trees is being shipped over to the U.K., where coal power plants burn it, producing more greenhouse gas emissions than when those same plants generate an equivalent amount of electricity by burning coal. The ...

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U.S. trees burned in British coal plants count as renewable energy. WTF? - Grist
May 29th 2013, 11:07


U.S. trees burned in British coal plants count as renewable energy. WTF?
Grist
This doubly destructive practice is being subsidized in the U.K. to help the country meet its renewable energy targets. WTF? The BBC explains that when pine trees are grown in America, the best trunks are cut up for wood planks and sold as timber. Much ...

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China prepares for fracking campaigns - UPI.com
May 29th 2013, 11:00


China prepares for fracking campaigns
UPI.com
BEIJING, May 29 (UPI) -- There are more than a dozen wells ready for hydraulic fracturing campaigns in mainland China, a country manager for Far East Energy Corp. said. Far East Energy said it has started work on 23 conventional wells in China with the ...

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2013 oil and gas price forecast update - SmartPlanet.com (blog)
May 29th 2013, 10:21


2013 oil and gas price forecast update
SmartPlanet.com (blog)
It has been five months since I published my oil and gas price forecast for 2013, so it seems like a good time to update those calls. I'll begin with oil. So far, my model is working beautifully. I expected Brent (the London benchmark price, which ...
Rex Energy Corporation (REXX), Approach Resources Inc. (AREX), Carrizo Oil ... Insider Monkey (blog)

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guest commentary Fix federal coal lease program - Denver Post
May 29th 2013, 06:05


guest commentary Fix federal coal lease program
Denver Post
Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, pictured at teh Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in Palm Beach County, Fla., earlier this month — needs to take responsibility for reforming Interior's coal leasing program, Brian Moench and Jeremy Nichols ...

Bakrie's oil and gas arm sells interest in Masela - Jakarta Post
May 29th 2013, 05:42


Bakrie's oil and gas arm sells interest in Masela
Jakarta Post
Publicly listed oil and gas firm PT Energi Mega Persada, part of the Bakrie Group, has entered into an agreement to sell its 10 percent participating interest in the Masela PSC block in a deal worth at least US$300 million. Energi Mega, whose shares ...
Inpex Corporation announces changes of participating interest in the Abadi LNG ... Your Oil and Gas News (press release)

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