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Live Chat: Ask Michigan oil and gas industry spokespersons about 'fracking' - Mlive Kalamazoo
Apr 10th 2013, 01:21


Live Chat: Ask Michigan oil and gas industry spokespersons about 'fracking'
Mlive Kalamazoo
WMEACkent-county-private-parcel-map.jpg View full size This map, prepared by the West Michigan Environmental Action Council and Kent County Water Conservation, shows land that has been leased for oil and gas exploration in Kent County marked in ...

Coal mines in Utah, U.S. were safer in 2012 - Salt Lake Tribune
Apr 10th 2013, 00:28


Coal mines in Utah, U.S. were safer in 2012
Salt Lake Tribune
Until the death of Elam Jones last month in an Emery County coal mine, Utah had not lost a miner in an underground accident since nine lives were claimed by two August 2007 implosions at the Crandall Canyon mine. The 5½-year gap between fatalities ...

General Electric Broadens Its Oil & Gas Portfolio With Lufkin Acquisition - Seeking Alpha
Apr 9th 2013, 23:01


CNBC.com

General Electric Broadens Its Oil & Gas Portfolio With Lufkin Acquisition
Seeking Alpha
General Electric (GE) announced on Monday that it is expanding its oil and gas business with the acquisition of Lufkin Industries for $3.3 billion. Lufkin is a leading provider of artificial lift technology, which helps improve production from oil ...
GE bets big on oil and gas boom with Lufkin buyout Taipei Times
GE to acquire Lufkin Industries to expand oil and gas business Los Angeles Times
GE grows its oil and gas operations with purchase of Lufkin Industries for $3.1B Longview News-Journal
CNBC.com  - Wall Street Journal  - 24/7 Wall St.
all 132 news articles »

Climate change included in US science teaching guidelines for the first time - The Guardian
Apr 9th 2013, 22:40


Climate change included in US science teaching guidelines for the first time
The Guardian
American school children will for the first time receive extensive lessons on climate change following the adoption on Tuesday of new science education guidelines. However, the final standards were substantially weakened from earlier drafts. The final ...
New Guidelines Call for Broad Changes in Science Education New York Times

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The Moniz confirmation hearing — what he said - The Desert Sun (blog)
Apr 9th 2013, 22:32


Washington Times

The Moniz confirmation hearing — what he said
The Desert Sun (blog)
But from where I was sitting, the most important moment in the MIT professor's relatively low-key questioning by members of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee came when Democratic Sen. Mark Udall of Colorado spoke about the ...
Ernie Moniz's Climate Change Plan Is To Combat Warming By Backing A ... Huffington Post
Ernest Moniz, Obama's energy secretary nominee, lauds fracking 'revolution' Washington Times
DOE nominee mum on carbon tax The Hill (blog)
GovExec.com
all 55 news articles »

Disclosure Rules For Oil And Gas Pass Colorado House - CBS Local
Apr 9th 2013, 22:07


CBS Local

Disclosure Rules For Oil And Gas Pass Colorado House
CBS Local
The revised bill makes an important policy statement to regulators – that public safety is more important than extracting all possible oil and gas resources. That language raised hackles from Republicans, who argued that Democrats want to hurt property ...
Colorado House passes bill to refocus oil and gas commission Denver Business Journal (blog)
House OKs bill targeting possible Colorado oil and gas commissioners ... Longmont Daily Times-Call
Disclosure rules for oil and gas pass Colo. House Denver Post
CPR's Check and Balance  - Craig Daily Press
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Linde Expert Discusses Economic Impact of Energized Solutions in Hydraulic ... - EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)
Apr 9th 2013, 21:54


Linde Expert Discusses Economic Impact of Energized Solutions in Hydraulic ...
EON: Enhanced Online News (press release)
Hydraulic fracturing requires 2.5 to 5 million gallons of water per well, and water acquisition, management and disposal represent major costs for producers. Linde's energized solutions containing compressed or soluble gas allow producers to reduce the ...

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Olympians to Obama: climate change is jeopardising winter sports' survival - The Guardian
Apr 9th 2013, 21:37


The Guardian

Olympians to Obama: climate change is jeopardising winter sports' survival
The Guardian
The letter urged Obama to adopt two key measures promoted by environmental groups: new rules that would clean up the country's fleet of ageing coal-fired power plants and a shut down of the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline project. The letter was the ...

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Environmentalists: War on coal isn't real; data show more miners working under ... - Washington Post
Apr 9th 2013, 21:19


Washington Post

Environmentalists: War on coal isn't real; data show more miners working under ...
Washington Post
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — U.S. coal mining employment the past two years was the highest it's been in 15 years, despite claims that President Barack Obama is waging war on the industry, an environmental group that studied federal data said Tuesday.
Environmentalists say coal employment still strong Seattle Post Intelligencer
US coal jobs down, but still high in 2012 State Journal

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The Intersection Between Hydraulic Fracturing and Climate Change: 6 min video
Apr 9th 2013, 20:59

Dr. Ingraffea is the Dwight C. Baum Professor of Engineering at Cornell University, and has taught structural mechanics, finite element methods, and fracture...
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Pacific Northwest Coal Ports May Be on the Ropes - Huffington Post (blog)
Apr 9th 2013, 20:57


ThinkProgress

Pacific Northwest Coal Ports May Be on the Ropes
Huffington Post (blog)
As the waitress was serving lunch, a train filled with coal passed between the restaurant and Semiahmoo Bay. After her view cleared and the noise had abated, my friend mentioned her fear of the coal ports proposed for five Pacific Northwest sites and ...
The Future Of U.S. Coal Exports Seeking Alpha
Groups to file lawsuit against coal companies The Seattle Times (blog)
Plans For One Coal Export Terminal In Oregon Dropped, Four Others Still Under ... ThinkProgress
The Mercury  - Daily Astorian  - The Columbian
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Passion for the environment keeps 82-year-old volunteering - Knoxville News Sentinel
Apr 9th 2013, 20:30


Passion for the environment keeps 82-year-old volunteering
Knoxville News Sentinel
Special to the News Sentinel Ray Payne, 82, demonstrates how to use dowsing rods at his Knoxville home recently. They are copper wires bent in an L-shape, that cross when he walks over land that has been disturbed. Payne uses the rods to find lost ...

Fracktopia | MconneX | MichEpedia
Apr 9th 2013, 19:55

The techniques of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, and horizontal drilling have come together over the past decade to change the American energy landscape....
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House GOP on Budget Changes 1 of 6
Apr 9th 2013, 19:19

GOP House Speaker Bill Batchelder and Republican state Rep. and Finance Committee Chairman Ron Amstutz, from Wooster, talks about amendments to the biennial ...
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Three new studies downplay such factors as genetics and insufficient physical ... - Salon
Apr 9th 2013, 18:42


Salon

Three new studies downplay such factors as genetics and insufficient physical ...
Salon
New evidence is confirming that the environment kids live in has a greater impact than factors such as genetics, insufficient physical activity or other elements in efforts to control child obesity. Three new studies, published in the April 8 ...

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Oil and Gas Investing Ideas; TSX Top Oil and Gas Traders: (AAV), (CVE), (TOG ... - InvestorIdeas.com (press release)
Apr 9th 2013, 17:58


Oil and Gas Investing Ideas; TSX Top Oil and Gas Traders: (AAV), (CVE), (TOG ...
InvestorIdeas.com (press release)
Advantage Oil & Gas Ltd. Announced yesterday that it has entered into new natural gas commodity price hedges for 2014 to 2016. These hedges will provide cash flow stability to support our capital program that will focus on doubling production at ...

In Texas, Freshwater Use For Oil And Gas Should Be Reduced Strategically - Environmental Defense Fund (blog)
Apr 9th 2013, 17:25


Environmental Defense Fund (blog)

In Texas, Freshwater Use For Oil And Gas Should Be Reduced Strategically
Environmental Defense Fund (blog)
One approach is reducing freshwater use in the oil and natural gas sector, which can help alleviate competition for scarce water resources; however, this should be deployed at strategic places and times to minimize pollution risks and ensure a ...

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Americans Against Fracking against Moniz for Energy secretary - Akron Beacon Journal (blog)
Apr 9th 2013, 17:17


U.S. News & World Report

Americans Against Fracking against Moniz for Energy secretary
Akron Beacon Journal (blog)
Opposition to Dr. Moniz has escalated over recent months as his deep ties to the oil and gas industry have come to light. Over 100 groups including Progressive Democrats of America, Democracy for America, 350.org, Breast Cancer Action and Food & Water ...
Obama's Man in Frackademia In These Times
New Era for Energy Department Expected Under a Secretary Moniz9:15 AM ET GovExec.com
Energy nominee Ernest Moniz questioned about Hanford nuclear site News & Observer
Anchorage Daily News
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Air pollution scourge underestimated, green energy can help-UN - Reuters
Apr 9th 2013, 17:13


Air pollution scourge underestimated, green energy can help-UN
Reuters
The United Nations has previously urged 2030 targets for universal access to energy, doubling the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency and doubling the share of renewable energy in global consumption. (Reporting by Alister Doyle, Environment ...

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Puda Coal Investors Sue China's Citic Over Unit Transfer - Bloomberg
Apr 9th 2013, 17:05


Puda Coal Investors Sue China's Citic Over Unit Transfer
Bloomberg
A Puda Coal Inc. (PUDA) investor sued Chinese private equity fund Citic Group Corp., claiming the firm conspired with Puda's chairman to transfer control of the company's most-important asset to insiders, leaving Puda an empty shell company without ...

Race-car fan engineers future in oil and gas - Taranaki Daily News
Apr 9th 2013, 17:03


Taranaki Daily News

Race-car fan engineers future in oil and gas
Taranaki Daily News
He has joined Amtec Engineering as a design engineer in the oil and gas industry. "I've always had a passion for race cars which is why I started the degree, but it turns out mechanical engineering is quite useful for oil and gas too," said Mr Dixon ...

Mindoro green energy pushed - Manila Standard Today
Apr 9th 2013, 16:04


Mindoro green energy pushed
Manila Standard Today
An Aquino ally in the House of Representatives on Tuesday said a geothermal power plant will be opened in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, to make the island-province self-sufficient in renewable power amid outages and high electricity cost. Oriental Mindoro ...

Could cow manure be the future of green energy? - Fox News
Apr 9th 2013, 15:42


Could cow manure be the future of green energy?
Fox News
The next time you drive past a farm and smell cow manure, here's something to think about while you're holding your nose. The stinky stuff could someday be an inexpensive source for fueling your car and powering your home. The green energy concept is ...

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Coal Ministry seeks CCI help to speed up nod for mining projects - The Hindu
Apr 9th 2013, 15:23


Coal Ministry seeks CCI help to speed up nod for mining projects
The Hindu
The Coal Ministry has written to the Cabinet Committee on Investments (CCI) for streamlining granting of clearances by the Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) for various coal mining projects in the country. The Coal Ministry has asked the CCI to ...

How Ontario quit coal - Minnesota Public Radio
Apr 9th 2013, 15:15


Greener Ideal

How Ontario quit coal
Minnesota Public Radio
The transition away from coal also was helped by political and economic circumstances. Unlike the U.S., where miners, producers, truckers, railroads, and utilities form strong regional coal alliances, coal-fired power in Ontario had no other ...
In Ending Coal-fired Electricity, Ontario Cuts Water Use and Climate-changing ... Circle of Blue WaterNews

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Trade, environment to dominate Jerry Brown's first day in China - Los Angeles Times
Apr 9th 2013, 15:07


Trade, environment to dominate Jerry Brown's first day in China
Los Angeles Times
Brown will also hold private meetings with China's environmental protection minister, with the two sides expected to sign a nonbinding accord on reducing smog and greenhouse gas emissions, before ending the day at the American Embassy, where he is ...

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Mary Free Bed aims to create healing environment in expanded, renovated ... - MLive.com
Apr 9th 2013, 15:04


MLive.com

Mary Free Bed aims to create healing environment in expanded, renovated ...
MLive.com
"The environment can actually be a partner in that health care delivery," MacAllister said. "If I am inspired to get out of bed and leave the room and engage in the community within the four walls of the hospital and around the grounds, then I am ...

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Carbon From Power Plants Down as Coal Continues to Decline - StateImpact Texas
Apr 9th 2013, 15:03


MINING.com

Carbon From Power Plants Down as Coal Continues to Decline
StateImpact Texas
As that natural gas has become easier to drill, its price has gone down, and has been steadily replacing coal for power generation. Natural gas has about half the carbon emissions of coal, and far fewer air pollutants. It's the least carbon-intensive ...
US EIA cuts coal export forecast to 15% below 2012 level Platts
Waning coal drops US energy-related carbon emissions to 18-year low MINING.com
Rising natural gas costs could cause shift back to coal Electric Light & Power
POWER magazine  - Gas to Power Journal  - LiveScience.com
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Fisker's Job Cuts Fuel Political Debate on Green Energy Projects - Moneynews
Apr 9th 2013, 14:00


Small Business Trends

Fisker's Job Cuts Fuel Political Debate on Green Energy Projects
Moneynews
Fisker Automotive Inc.'s mass firings after receiving federal loans to build luxury plug-in cars is adding to the political debate over the U.S. government's funding of clean-energy programs. Most of the assets of Fisker's battery supplier that ...
Green Car Maker Fisker Considering Bankruptcy, Taxpayer Loan at Risk Small Business Trends
Is bankruptcy in Fisker's future? Mother Nature Network
'Green' car maker Fisker fires 75% of workforce Business Spectator

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Cool Finds in Sumner: Green Energy - Patch.com
Apr 9th 2013, 13:36


Cool Finds in Sumner: Green Energy
Patch.com
Plug in and charge your electric car right here in Sumner. According to the city of Sumner, the resource is made available through the Sumner School District's Resource Conservation Management (RCM) Program. Three electric vehicle charging stations are ...

Pesticide powers 'must be devolved' - The Guardian
Apr 9th 2013, 13:25


Pesticide powers 'must be devolved'
The Guardian
Powers to ban pesticides should be devolved because of dwindling bee populations, environmentalists have said. The Welsh government has now published its draft plan for turning around the pollinators' dwindling numbers. Ministers say they want more ...

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Warren Buffett's Green Energy Profit - Motley Fool
Apr 9th 2013, 12:34


Warren Buffett's Green Energy Profit
Motley Fool
The railroad announced a pilot program that will investigate the use of natural-gas-powered locomotives, while energy efficiency improvements are expected to outpace organic rises in demand. BNSF is the second-largest consumer of diesel fuel in the U.S ...

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Margaret Thatcher: an unlikely green hero? - Observer (blog)
Apr 9th 2013, 11:51


Observer (blog)

Margaret Thatcher: an unlikely green hero?
Observer (blog)
The second, to the UN general assembly, in November 1989 was aimed at the international community. Thatcher had by then understood the environment's political importance in a globalising world and was the first major politician to hold out the prospect ...
How Margaret Thatcher led the way on climate change ABC Online
An Inconvenient Truth About Margaret Thatcher: She Was a Climate Hawk Slate Magazine (blog)
Margaret Thatcher: How PM legitimised green concerns BBC News
Blue & Green Tomorrow  - Indian Country Today Media Network
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London Array becomes world's largest windfarm as last turbine comes online - The Guardian
Apr 9th 2013, 11:29


London Array becomes world's largest windfarm as last turbine comes online
The Guardian
The UK's wind power industry has restated its pledge to drive down the cost of energy, as it pushed the button on the last of the 175 turbines at the world's largest offshore wind farm. The London Array project, jointly owned by Dong Energy, Masdar and ...

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Hydraulic fracturing workshops set - Lompoc Record
Apr 9th 2013, 07:12


Hydraulic fracturing workshops set
Lompoc Record
Central Coast residents will have the opportunity to learn about and comment on California's draft regulations on hydraulic fracturing this month at workshops in Santa Barbara and Monterey. The California Department of Conservation and its Division of ...

Coastal Bend oil and gas report: 04.09.13 - Corpus Christi Caller Times
Apr 9th 2013, 07:05


Coastal Bend oil and gas report: 04.09.13
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Sanchez Oil & Gas Corp., of Houston, has filed for permits to drill two 3,500-foot wells in the Lopez North (Lopez) field. The No. 13 Vanco will be located about sixteen miles southwest of Freer in Section 72 Block 1 of the CCSD & RGNG RR Co. A-1690 ...

Oil and gas conflict of interest reform bill gets initial OK from House - kdvr.com
Apr 9th 2013, 02:27


kdvr.com

Oil and gas conflict of interest reform bill gets initial OK from House
kdvr.com
DENVER — Lawmakers in the House gave initial approval to a controversial proposal that seeks to restructure the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission to favor environmental protection over energy production. Democrats pushed through House ...
Soapbox: Fort Collins representatives support balanced approach to oil and gas ... The Coloradoan
What happens after oil and gas? Windsor Beacon
Report: Big fines rare for Colorado oil and gas rule breakers The Republic
CBS Local  - KVNF Public Radio  - kwgn.com
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Oil Companies Sliding Out of Green Energy While Others are Venturing In - energybiz
Apr 9th 2013, 01:54


Oil Companies Sliding Out of Green Energy While Others are Venturing In
energybiz
And while the segment has not gone completely sour on alternative energy, it is now saying that it is getting more bang for its buck by investing in oil and gas development. What does this portend for the future of renewable energy and where those ...

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United States: Predictions Of Single-Issue Energy Legislation, Hydraulic ... - Electric Light & Power
Apr 8th 2013, 21:30


United States: Predictions Of Single-Issue Energy Legislation, Hydraulic ...
Electric Light & Power
In other news, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the formation of a panel designed to peer-review congressionally-mandated research on the health impacts of hydraulic fracturing, and the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee ...

Hydraulic fracturing creates jobs says ... NPR? - Lexology (registration)
Apr 8th 2013, 11:15


Hydraulic fracturing creates jobs says ... NPR?
Lexology (registration)
Well, almost. NPR has a good article on the job-creation potential related to domestic energy development - and the use of hydraulic fracturing: "Economic historians eventually will look back and decide which assessment proved true, but for now, the ...

Wyoming trial court rules hydraulic-fracturing chemicals are trade secrets - Lexology (registration)
Apr 8th 2013, 11:02


Wyoming trial court rules hydraulic-fracturing chemicals are trade secrets
Lexology (registration)
A Wyoming state court has concurred with the state Oil and Gas Conservation Commission's (Commission's) conclusion that the identities of chemicals in commercial hydraulic-fracturing fluids constitute trade secrets. Powder River Basin Res. Council v. Wyo.

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