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China's Environment Minister Admits His Department Is Among The World's Worst - International Business Times Jul 11th 2013, 02:02 International Business Times China's Environment Minister Admits His Department Is Among The World's Worst International Business Times In a surprisingly candid acknowledgment, China's environment minister said, on Tuesday, that his ministry is of one of the world's worst departments, but attributed its underperformance to its dependence on other several other government ministries. China's environment ministry 'one of four worst departments in world' Telegraph.co.uk The dubious achievements of Zhou Shengxian, China's "embarrassing ... Quartz China official defends "embarrassing" environmental protection ministry Reuters Shanghaiist all 7 news articles » Coal India tanks to new lows on divestment talk - Economic Times Jul 11th 2013, 01:11 Economic Times Coal India tanks to new lows on divestment talk Economic Times MUMBAI: The shares of the second-largest government-owned company, Coal India, have hit new lows on fears of divestment at discounted prices, deteriorating fundamentals such as lack of coal production growth, and fall in global coal prices. Investors ... Google hosts fundraiser for climate change denying US senator - The Guardian Jul 11th 2013, 00:37 Google hosts fundraiser for climate change denying US senator The Guardian Google, which prides itself on building a "better web that is better for the environment", is hosting a fundraiser for the most notorious climate change denier in Congress, it has emerged. The lunch, at the company's Washington office, will benefit the ... and more » Teachers head underground to learn about coal for energy - TriCities.com Jul 11th 2013, 00:34 Teachers head underground to learn about coal for energy TriCities.com Contributed photo Teachers from across Virginia went underground this week at Paramont Coal Co.'s deep mine No. 41, which is overseen by Alpha Natural Resources. The teachers spent the week learning about coal mining in a program hosted by the ... Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (ANR), Walter Energy, Inc. (WLT): 2 Coal Stocks ... Insider Monkey (blog) all 3 news articles » Use of coal to generate power rises; greenhouse gas emissions next? - Los Angeles Times Jul 10th 2013, 23:50 Use of coal to generate power rises; greenhouse gas emissions next? Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON — Power plants in the United States are burning coal more often to generate electricity, reversing the growing use of natural gas and threatening to increase domestic emissions of greenhouse gases after a period of decline, according to a ... Bid for stake in coal-fired power plants The Nation Reader's view: Minnesota Power favors coal over environment Duluth News Tribune As coal-fired plants retire, demand for natural gas to grow Globe and Mail The News International  - GlobeNewswire (press release) all 9 news articles » Texas regulator takes to the air to survey oil and gas facilities - San Antonio Express Jul 10th 2013, 23:43 FuelFix Texas regulator takes to the air to survey oil and gas facilities San Antonio Express The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is conducting video surveillance of the air quality over oil and gas production facilities in South and West Texas this summer to determine whether more detailed investigation is needed. The agency will not ... Railroad Commission of Texas releases monthly oil and gas statistics Pleasanton Express all 2 news articles » Chevron Sees 2nd-Quarter Oil and Gas Production, Refining Activity Down - NASDAQ Jul 10th 2013, 23:32 Business Times (subscription) Chevron Sees 2nd-Quarter Oil and Gas Production, Refining Activity Down NASDAQ Chevron's interim report, generally considered an earnings bellwether for the U.S. oil and gas industry, shows that Exxon and other producers might have been stung by the steep drop in oil prices in April amid concerns about the slow global economy. Chevron Q2 oil, gas output falls on global maintenance Business Times (subscription) UPDATE 1-Chevron oil, gas output falls due to maintenance work Reuters Maintenance cuts Chevron's spring production Businessweek all 9 news articles » How to set up your bicycle like a pro - video - The Guardian Jul 10th 2013, 23:31 The Guardian How to set up your bicycle like a pro - video The Guardian Find out from the experts how to set your riding position on your bike for maximum efficiency and comfort. Kate McCann, about to ride her first 100-mile cycling event, gets some hi-tech tips for her bicycle, on everything from saddle height to cleat ... Oil and Gas Industry Continues Dismal Environmental Record - Energy Collective Jul 10th 2013, 23:04 Oil and Gas Industry Continues Dismal Environmental Record Energy Collective In 2011 I blogged about a CBS News investigation that found that spills from the oil and gas industry in 2010 were at least three times the amount of the Exxon Valdez spill, and that there were at least 6,500 spills, leaks, fires or explosions ... and more » UMW oil and gas unit gets green light for listing by Q4 - The Star Online Jul 10th 2013, 22:37 UMW oil and gas unit gets green light for listing by Q4 The Star Online PETALING JAYA: UMW Holdings Bhd's bid to list its oil and gas (O&G) unit has been approved by the regulators and is speculated to be priced at RM3 per share, raising up to RM3bil for the conglomerate. Reuters reported that the initial public offering ... and more » Anti-fracking film littered with inaccurate and misleading claims - Washington Free Beacon Jul 10th 2013, 22:02 Washington Free Beacon Anti-fracking film littered with inaccurate and misleading claims Washington Free Beacon SSPA's full report highlights numerous faults in an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) study that suggested that water contamination was the result of nearby hydraulic fracturing operations. SSPA concluded those faults "may compromise [EPA's] stated ... Gasland Part II: Same Misleading Images, New Conspiracy Theory NewsBusters (blog) Must Watch TV: Gasland II is on HBO SustainableBusiness.com all 4 news articles » Nalezny: Domestic oil and gas boom provides economic tailwind - The Coloradoan Jul 10th 2013, 18:37 Nalezny: Domestic oil and gas boom provides economic tailwind The Coloradoan One such factor is the historical expansion of unconventional oil and gas development in the U.S. Five years ago, it was assumed the U.S. would become a large importer of liquefied natural gas; now we are oversupplied and positioned to become a major ... and more » Tropical Storm Chantal nearly succumbs to a hostile environment - Washington Post (blog) Jul 10th 2013, 18:25 BBC News Tropical Storm Chantal nearly succumbs to a hostile environment Washington Post (blog) Tropical Storm Chantal's appearance on satellite is even more ragged today than it was yesterday. The weakening trend we saw Tuesday has continued, and as I alluded to in my analysis yesterday, the vertical wind shear was just too strong. These large ... Chantal not expected to hit Maritimes The Guardian Charlottetown all 210 news articles » Coal Power Generation Is Being Cut. Will Natural Gas Be Next? - Motley Fool Jul 10th 2013, 18:06 Coal Power Generation Is Being Cut. Will Natural Gas Be Next? Motley Fool The old saying used to be: "If you can't beat them, join them." It turns out that it doesn't quite work out that way all the time. At least that's the case for FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE ) , which is shutting down two coal-fired power plants due to low ... UPDATE 3-FirstEnergy to shut two Pennsylvania coal power plants Reuters Shuster: Two more casualties in the 'War on Coal' Daily American Online First Energy won't convert coal-fired power plants to dual firing for now Pittsburgh Business Times (blog) Plain Dealer all 51 news articles » Fishing quotas can be redistributed to favour smaller vessels – high court - The Guardian Jul 10th 2013, 17:33 The Guardian Fishing quotas can be redistributed to favour smaller vessels – high court The Guardian He said: "Fish are a scarce resource, and decisions relating to it have important social, economic and environmental implications." However, representatives of the industrial scale fishing lobby are getting ready to appeal. There are also likely to be ... and more » Huge iceberg calves off Antarctic glacier - The Guardian Jul 10th 2013, 16:10 The Guardian Huge iceberg calves off Antarctic glacier The Guardian An iceberg half the size of Greater London has calved off Pine Island glacier in the Antarctic. This week a radar instrument on the German satellite TerraSAR-X captured an image of a crack having grown to extend across the entire ice shelf at the front ... 30-kilometre ice crack makes PIG calve New Scientist Enormous City-sized Iceberg Breaks off Antarctic Glacier Nature World News all 21 news articles » India Court Seeks Details of Coal-Block Allocations - Wall Street Journal- India Jul 10th 2013, 16:00 NDTV India Court Seeks Details of Coal-Block Allocations Wall Street Journal- India According to a report by federal auditor Comptroller and Auditor-General, the government could have raised $33 billion more than what it made between 2004 and 2011 by auctioning coal-mining licenses instead of directly allocating them. The Central ... Coal scam: SC pulls up govt, asks it to explain coal blocks allocation method Economic Times Coal scam probe: Supreme Court slams government for not helping the CBI NDTV SC pulls up Centre, says justify coal blocks allocation Hindustan Times Daily News & Analysis  - The Hindu all 90 news articles » Rio Oil and Gas launches with North American focus - FuelFix Jul 10th 2013, 15:57 FuelFix Rio Oil and Gas launches with North American focus FuelFix Quantum Energy Partners announced Wednesday the formation of Rio Oil and Gas, which will focus on buying and developing oil and gas assets mostly in conventional plays in North America. Quantum is provider of private equity capital and is focused on ... Crews work to seal leaking oil and gas well off La. coast; spill considered ... - Minneapolis Star Tribune Jul 10th 2013, 15:27 Crews work to seal leaking oil and gas well off La. coast; spill considered ... Minneapolis Star Tribune NEW ORLEANS — Crews are working to seal an old oil and gas well off the Louisiana coast that began leaking during work to plug it permanently. Eileen Angelico, a spokeswoman for the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, says the bureau is ... Indonesia's Recurring Forest Fires Threaten Environment - Inter Press Service Jul 10th 2013, 15:07 Indonesia's Recurring Forest Fires Threaten Environment Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Jul 10 2013 (IPS) - Indonesia's forest fires, a predictable annual ritual, will continue to have serious implications for health and the environment in Southeast Asia unless the government strengthens forest protection, warn ... and more » Marine Vet-Turned-Country Singer Stuns With 'Coal Keeps The Lights On' - Big Hollywood Jul 10th 2013, 15:02 Marine Vet-Turned-Country Singer Stuns With 'Coal Keeps The Lights On' Big Hollywood Marine veteran-turned-country crooner Jimmy Rose brought down the house Tuesday night on America's Got Talent with an original song honoring his Kentucky coal miner roots. Rose's rendition of his song "Coal Keeps The Lights On" may have done more ... and more » The Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement Would Harm Our Environment - Huffington Post Jul 10th 2013, 14:44 The Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement Would Harm Our Environment Huffington Post Among other reasons about which I have written previously, opponents of the TPP say it would harm our planet's environment, subverting climate change measures and regulation of mining, land use, and biotechnology. The Pacific Rim is an area of great ... and more » Feature : Is It Sustainable To Mine Silver In This Current Price Environment ? - Forbes Jul 10th 2013, 14:43 Feature : Is It Sustainable To Mine Silver In This Current Price Environment ? Forbes (Kitco News) - Given the steep slide in commodity prices in the second quarter of 2013, there have been rumblings that in this current price environment, silver producers will struggle to keep up healthy, if any, profit margins. There's some debate ... and more » Research: Ohio Easily Absorbs New Oil And Gas Workers - WOSU Public Media Jul 10th 2013, 13:46 Research: Ohio Easily Absorbs New Oil And Gas Workers WOSU Public Media New research shows Ohio's shale oil and gas development so far has had little effect on demand for housing. Ohio State researcher Amanda Weinstein says despite earlier fears of an influx of oil workers in some eastern Ohio counties there's still no ... Texas oil and gas services firm expanding in Central Ohio for Utica shale work Business First of Columbus all 8 news articles » Fiction Masquerading As News In The Oil And Gas Shale World - Forbes Jul 10th 2013, 13:12 Washington Free Beacon Fiction Masquerading As News In The Oil And Gas Shale World Forbes Trying to get accurate, truthful information regarding the oil and natural gas industry to the public has always been a struggle, a struggle that has never been more difficult than today, when editorial practices at many media outlets have become lazy ... Must Watch TV: Gasland II is on HBO SustainableBusiness.com all 4 news articles » Fracking limits sought in Loveland, Lafayette - FuelFix Jul 10th 2013, 12:03 FuelFix Fracking limits sought in Loveland, Lafayette FuelFix The Daily Camera reports petitioners led by the group East Boulder County United turned in 2,042 signatures Tuesday in support of a measure to bar hydraulic fracturing and the disposal of associated waste products in city limits. The city clerk's ... Lafayette activists lead fight against Colorado fracking Kansas Watchdog Residents turn in 2000-plus signatures in support of ballot measure banning ... Daily Camera all 5 news articles » Tidal power from Pentland firth 'could provide half of Scotland's electricity' - The Guardian Jul 10th 2013, 08:32 Scotsman Tidal power from Pentland firth 'could provide half of Scotland's electricity' The Guardian The world's best site for tidal power, the Pentland firth, could provide half of Scotland's electricity, according to the first robust estimate of its potential. The tidal streams, which surge through the firth at five metres per second, could bring ... Tidal turbines could power nearly half of Scotland Scotsman all 14 news articles » Vietnam Clamping Down on Coal Exports as Domestic Energy Needs Rise - Wall Street Journal (India) Jul 10th 2013, 07:17 Vietnam Clamping Down on Coal Exports as Domestic Energy Needs Rise Wall Street Journal (India) The Vietnamese government early this week increased a coal export tax to 13% from 10%, prompted by stagnant coal output, the exploitation of abundant gas reserves being held back by commercial disputes and sovereignty issues, as well as electricity ... and more » The Case for Coal - Barron's Jul 10th 2013, 07:08 The Case for Coal Barron's Presto Change-O! Like the Sorcerer's Apprentice, President Obama waved his wand two weeks ago to initiate the regulatory process of transforming coal-powered electrical plants into gas-fired ones. Much like the student magician, he's engendered some ... Bill Anaya: Administrative record key in fracking permit process - The State Journal-Register Jul 10th 2013, 06:19 Bill Anaya: Administrative record key in fracking permit process The State Journal-Register With the new Illinois Hydraulic Fracturing Regulatory Act, those seeking a moratorium on "fracking" in Illinois are left only with a protest. Even so, we can expect vigorous challenges during the mandated registration and application process, through ... CDPHE mulls oil and gas air pollution rules as wary residents erupt - Denver Post Jul 9th 2013, 18:06 CDPHE mulls oil and gas air pollution rules as wary residents erupt Denver Post Oil and gas emissions now are the main source of volatile organic compounds in Colorado and the third-largest source of nitrogen oxides, at a time when a nine-county area around metro Denver is already failing to meet federal clean-air standards, state ... Colorado's oil and gas boom is polluting the state's air Grist all 9 news articles » Bullock Weighs in on Hydraulic Fracturing - Montana Energy Review Jul 9th 2013, 15:45 Bullock Weighs in on Hydraulic Fracturing Montana Energy Review On April 22, 2013, Montana Governor Steve Bullock sent a letter to new Interior Secretary Sally Jewell, expressing concern over the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) ongoing rulemaking related to hydraulic fracturing on federal lands. Bullock argued ... Energi to Participate in ECOS Panel on Safe Hydraulic Fracturing - MarketWatch (press release) Jul 9th 2013, 13:01 Energi to Participate in ECOS Panel on Safe Hydraulic Fracturing MarketWatch (press release) "Hydraulic fracturing can significantly boost a state's economy in addition to helping the United States move towards energy independence," said Justin Russo, Senior Vice President of Safety and Loss Prevention at Energi. "It is a complex undertaking ... Scientific study confirms groundwater contamination by hydraulic fracturing - World Socialist Web Site Jul 9th 2013, 05:38 World Socialist Web Site Scientific study confirms groundwater contamination by hydraulic fracturing World Socialist Web Site For years companies engaged in high-volume, horizontal hydraulic fracturing, also known as hydrofracking or simply fracking, used for the extraction of natural gas and oil from shale deposits, have claimed that this process is safe for the environment ...

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