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Canadian tanker train crash raises fresh questions on oil transportation - The Guardian Aug 14th 2013, 01:40 The Guardian Canadian tanker train crash raises fresh questions on oil transportation The Guardian The US state department said in its recent environmental impact statement that if a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline is denied, oil producers would send their product via railroads. The pipeline would carry oil from northern Alberta to the Texas ... Study shows high levels of pollution at Lac-Megantic Hamilton Spectator all 69 news articles » Midwest's large coal-burning power plants are getting new life - Minneapolis Star Tribune Aug 14th 2013, 01:40 Midwest's large coal-burning power plants are getting new life Minneapolis Star Tribune Upgrades planned or underway at more than 100 Midwestern coal power plants will reduce emissions of mercury or other air pollutants. But they won't affect greenhouse gas emissions that the Obama administration says it will regulate in 2015 to address ... San Jose denies 'greenmail' environmental appeals on high-rise project - San Jose Mercury News Aug 14th 2013, 01:36 San Jose denies 'greenmail' environmental appeals on high-rise project San Jose Mercury News SAN JOSE -- Critics of California environmental law called a labor group's legal challenge to a downtown San Jose high-rise an example of "greenmail" abuse in which unions threaten builders with bogus claims to control hiring. The San Jose City Council ... Obama admin seeks the 'total destruction' of coal country, says coal exec - Daily Caller Aug 14th 2013, 01:02 Obama admin seeks the 'total destruction' of coal country, says coal exec Daily Caller "This represents a coordinated effort to accomplish the total destruction of the United States coal industry," Robert Murray, president of Murray Energy, told a crowd at Ohio University on Monday. "President Barack Obama, his appointed cabinet cronies ... War on Coal Escalates: Over 200 Power Plants Expected to Close, Thousands of ... Right Side News Coal hearing blasts EPA actions Martins Ferry Times Leader Obama team gives coal a cold reception CoalGuru.com all 3 news articles » Solar, geothermal projects touted at green energy summit - San Jose Mercury News Aug 14th 2013, 00:54 San Francisco Chronicle Solar, geothermal projects touted at green energy summit San Jose Mercury News LAS VEGAS -- Solar projects in the desert, geothermal power in the mountains and wind energy off the East Coast were cited as examples of progress from top U.S. officials and industry leaders during a green energy conference on Tuesday in Las Vegas. Green Jobs Among Topics at Clean Energy Summit KLAS-TV Clean Energy Summit attracts large crowd at Mandalay Bay KTNV Las Vegas Solar, Geothermal Energy Touted at Vegas Summit KOLO The Hill (blog)  - KTVN all 26 news articles » Coal exporter, state detail pact on river diversion - The Advocate Aug 14th 2013, 00:21 Coal exporter, state detail pact on river diversion The Advocate A proposed coal export terminal on the lower Mississippi River has environmental and community groups questioning the state's commitment to coastal restoration while state officials say they've found a way for the facility's permit to continue while ... and more » Coal Mine Fight Embodies an Economic Struggle in Rural Australia - New York Times (blog) Aug 13th 2013, 22:53 New York Times (blog) Coal Mine Fight Embodies an Economic Struggle in Rural Australia New York Times (blog) On Wednesday, a court in the state of New South Wales is set to hear an appeal of a ruling this year that blocked the expansion of a nearby open-pit coal mine. The ruling was on a lawsuit brought by Bulga residents against the British-Australian mining ... Rio Tinto warns of falling output at coal mine MarketWatch Rio Tinto Coal Fight Burns in Australia Wall Street Journal- India Rio cuts as court kills plan The Australian all 14 news articles » Will uptick in Alaska North Slope oil-and-gas lease bids continue in next sale? - Alaska Dispatch Aug 13th 2013, 22:21 Will uptick in Alaska North Slope oil-and-gas lease bids continue in next sale? Alaska Dispatch Oil companies and individuals offered $21 million in bids in 2011 and another $16 million in bids last year for tracts in the three areas. Some of the increased interest has come from companies eyeing a swath of shale believed to be the source rocks ... and more » Coal India triples Mutual Fund exposure to Rs 2700 crore - Economic Times Aug 13th 2013, 22:01 Economic Times Coal India triples Mutual Fund exposure to Rs 2700 crore Economic Times KOLKATA: State-owned monopoly miner Coal India has increased its exposure in mutual funds to Rs 2,700 crore from Rs 900 crore at March-end, diversifying its investments as part of an exercise that it began two years ago. "Our experience from returns on ... Australian Coal Is Not the Poverty-fighting Saviour for India - Huffington Post Aug 13th 2013, 21:55 Huffington Post Australian Coal Is Not the Poverty-fighting Saviour for India Huffington Post On August 12th, I stood with dozens of young Indians at the Annual General Meeting of the Indian-owned infrastructure company, GVK, in protest of their plans to dig up millions of tonnes of coal from Queensland's Galilee Basin and ship it to India. We ... Coal's damage is cumulative: let's assess it that way Business Spectator all 2 news articles » BP sues US environment agency over government contracts ban - Telegraph.co.uk Aug 13th 2013, 21:40 Telegraph.co.uk BP sues US environment agency over government contracts ban Telegraph.co.uk The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) placed the ban on BP in November, freezing it out of new supply and exploration contracts, after it pleaded guilty to criminal charges related to the Gulf of Mexico disaster. The EPA accused it of a "lack of ... Harm from Gulf spill The Star Online BP sues US govt over decision to bar company from new contracts after 2010 ... mysask.com all 55 news articles » Environmental Concerns Rise as Brazos Levels Fall - Texas Tribune Aug 13th 2013, 21:18 Environmental Concerns Rise as Brazos Levels Fall Texas Tribune In 2007, lawmakers passed a bill that set up a system to determine the necessary environmental streamflows in Texas rivers. But Texas Commission on Environmental Quality officials also say that they have a legal duty to protect the rights of water holders. and more » More than $3M in dormant oil and gas royalties held by Pa. Treasury - Pittsburgh Business Times (blog) Aug 13th 2013, 21:08 More than $3M in dormant oil and gas royalties held by Pa. Treasury Pittsburgh Business Times (blog) One of the little-seen side effects of the state's oil and gas boom is the amount of money gathering at the Pennsylvania Treasury in the form of unclaimed royalties. According to the Pennsylvania Treasury's Bureau of Unclaimed Property, between 2007 ... and more » Air Pollution Concerns Halt Enormous Coal Plant In China - Huffington Post Aug 13th 2013, 20:47 Economic Times Air Pollution Concerns Halt Enormous Coal Plant In China Huffington Post Yesterday news broke that Chinese authorities scrapped a huge proposed coal plant over environment and air pollution concerns. No need to do a double take, it's true. The world's largest coal consumer, home to a potential coal bubble, just shelved an ... Hong Kong, China shares rise on solid econ data; coal, cement strong Reuters Equities take a benefit from improving data China Daily all 94 news articles » Hydraulic fracturing: State Regulatory Roundup Vol. 24 - Lexology (registration) Aug 13th 2013, 19:02 Hydraulic fracturing: State Regulatory Roundup Vol. 24 Lexology (registration) Colorado – The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) has joined a lawsuit filed by the Colorado Oil and Gas Association (COGA) against the City of Longmont to overturn a voter-approved ban on hydraulic fracturing in the city. This case ... A New ETF For Resurgent Coal Stocks - Benzinga Aug 13th 2013, 18:15 ETF Trends A New ETF For Resurgent Coal Stocks Benzinga Heading into Monday's session, the Market Vectors Coal ETF (NYSE: KOL) had gained 3.8 percent in the past week, an impressive feat for a fund that had plunged 25 percent year-to-date. The $159.5 million KOL is getting some important follow through ... Coal ETF May Finally be Turning Higher ETF Trends all 4 news articles » The war on African poaching: is militarisation doomed to fail? - The Guardian Aug 13th 2013, 17:45 The war on African poaching: is militarisation doomed to fail? The Guardian Every two weeks or so, the South African Department of Environmental Affairs publishes a rhino poaching update, a running tally of rhinoceroses illegally killed for lucrative Asian black markets, along with a summary of arrests of poachers and rhino ... and more » Fracking splits public opinion down the middle, poll finds - The Guardian Aug 13th 2013, 17:45 The Guardian Fracking splits public opinion down the middle, poll finds The Guardian Proposals by Cuadrilla, the UK's main fracking company, to drill in Balcombe, West Sussex, have sparked a large protest, with 200 local people and a large number of activists turning up to the site. Photograph: Tony Kershaw/Rex Features. David Cameron ... Don't forget benefits of green energy use - CommonWealth magazine Aug 13th 2013, 15:20 Don't forget benefits of green energy use CommonWealth magazine The August 8 CommonWealth Back Story, "Green energy costs raising concerns," highlights costs of Massachusetts' energy policy, but a thorough evaluation also requires consideration of the benefits to determine the net value of energy efficiency and ... Commercial Solar In Massachusetts, New Jersey to Benefit from Financing GetSolar.com all 2 news articles » Unfair Share: How Oil and Gas Drillers Avoid Paying Royalties - ProPublica Aug 13th 2013, 14:30 ProPublica Unfair Share: How Oil and Gas Drillers Avoid Paying Royalties ProPublica In 1982, in a landmark effort to keep people from being fleeced by the oil industry, the federal government passed a law establishing that royalty payments to landowners would be no less than 12.5 percent of the oil and gas sales from their leases. Retired Elderly Landowners Ripped Off by Oil and Gas Developers? Opposing Views all 2 news articles » Oxford residents weigh-in on upcoming elections; hydraulic fracturing - Evening Sun (subscription) Aug 13th 2013, 14:19 CBC.ca Oxford residents weigh-in on upcoming elections; hydraulic fracturing Evening Sun (subscription) Do you feel guilty when someone else's tragedy makes you appreciate your own good fortune? That's how we felt in early July when we saw The Evening Sun photograph of the horrible railroad explosion and devastating fire in Lac-Mégantic in Quebec, ... Railroad files for bankruptcy after Quebec oil train disaster World Socialist Web Site all 69 news articles » Sources: Rosneft to Sign Oil and Gas Deal with Azerbaijan - Rigzone Aug 13th 2013, 13:43 Rigzone Sources: Rosneft to Sign Oil and Gas Deal with Azerbaijan Rigzone MOSCOW/BAKU, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Russia's top crude producer Rosneft will sign a broad oil and gas cooperation agreement with Azerbaijan on Tuesday, industry sources said, the first step towards increasing its presence in a country Europe hopes will ... Russia's Rosneft seals key Azerbaijan oil and gas deal FRANCE 24 Rosneft, Socar 'set to sign co-operation pact' Upstream Online Russia, Azerbaijan Agree on Oil, Gas Project as Putin Visits Baku RIA Novosti Wall Street Journal  - 4-traders (press release) all 54 news articles » Paradigm Oil and Gas Continues its Strategy of Retiring Shares in Preparation ... - The Herald | HeraldOnline.com Aug 13th 2013, 13:36 Paradigm Oil and Gas Continues its Strategy of Retiring Shares in Preparation ... The Herald | HeraldOnline.com EUSTACE, Texas, Aug. 13, 2013 — /PRNewswire/ -- Paradigm Oil and Gas, Inc. (OTC PINK: PDGO) ("Paradigm") today announced that they have retired an additional 150 million shares of common stock and returned them to the treasury of the Company's ... and more » South African coal prices rise on strike talk, higher demand - Reuters Aug 13th 2013, 12:36 South African coal prices rise on strike talk, higher demand Reuters LONDON, Aug 13 (Reuters) - South African physical coal is trading higher than the equivalent European contract for the first time in six weeks, as unions in the world's fifth largest exporter declared a dispute over wages and buyers stocked up ahead of ... 'No update' on NY hydraulic fracturing study - Pittsburgh Business Times (blog) Aug 13th 2013, 12:24 'No update' on NY hydraulic fracturing study Pittsburgh Business Times (blog) New York doesn't seem to be any closer to that big study on hydraulic fracturing. There's been a moratorium in New York State on fracking since 2008, the same period where natural gas drilling has grown by leaps and bounds here in the commonwealth. Mock trial gives law students taste of real oil and gas case - Kansas.com Aug 13th 2013, 12:12 Kansas.com Mock trial gives law students taste of real oil and gas case Kansas.com Wichita lawyer David Bengston re-enacts his role in a 2011 oil and gas case as part of a collaboration of the Kansas Corporation Commission and the Washburn University School of Law to train students to work as oil and gas lawyers. The lawyers stood ... Kan. regulators, law school train oil, gas lawyers Centre Daily Times all 2 news articles » German Green Energy Bluster Running Out Of Wind - Forbes Aug 13th 2013, 12:08 German Green Energy Bluster Running Out Of Wind Forbes Speaking at a June 12 energy conference in Berlin, Chancellor Angela Merkel called for reduced scaling back renewable energy subsidies to contain spiraling costs which have now reached around $27 billion per year. The chancellor noted that "If the ... Why Everything You Know About Cancer And The Environment Is Wrong - Forbes Aug 13th 2013, 12:02 Why Everything You Know About Cancer And The Environment Is Wrong Forbes His work, painstaking and seemingly obscure, is upsetting just about everything we "know" about cancer and other illnesses commonly associated with environmental "pollutants." If taken to its logical conclusion, it could derail much of Washington's ... and more » Oil Majors Complain of Risky, Deteriorating Environment - AllAfrica.com Aug 13th 2013, 11:49 Oil Majors Complain of Risky, Deteriorating Environment AllAfrica.com The operating environment in Nigeria is deteriorating on a daily basis and poses a serious risk for companies in the oil and gas sector, according to, Royal Dutch Shell and Italy's Eni. This was contained in the second quarter 2013 financial summary of ... and more » The World's Biggest Polluter is About to Be Its Largest Green Energy Investor - PolicyMic Aug 13th 2013, 11:34 PolicyMic The World's Biggest Polluter is About to Be Its Largest Green Energy Investor PolicyMic In the midst of booming industrial growth, China has quickly risen to become the world's biggest polluter. But it turns out the industrial giant is also set to become the world's largest investor in green energy, as Chinese officials recently announced ... Oklahoma oil and gas prices: August 13, 2013 - NewsOK.com Aug 13th 2013, 11:33 Oklahoma oil and gas prices: August 13, 2013 NewsOK.com Alfalfa: MidStates Petroleum Co. LLC; Green No. 1H-4 Well; SW1/4 SE1/4 SE1/4 SE1/4 (BHL) of 04-24N-09W; 527,000 cu-ft gas per day, 35 barrels oil per day; TD 11,336. SandRidge Exploration & Production LLC; Becky 2810 No. 1-13H Well; NE1/4 SW1/4 ... Rosneft to sign oil and gas deal with Azerbaijan - sources - Reuters UK Aug 13th 2013, 11:08 Rosneft to sign oil and gas deal with Azerbaijan - sources Reuters UK Russia's No.2 crude producer Lukoil has some interests in Azeri's oil and gas projects. Putin's visit underlines Russia's growing interest in Azerbaijan which has almost a trillion cubic metres in gas reserves, according to BP data <0#NATGAS-RES=BP>. EPA to gather data on hydraulic fracturing fluid chemicals - Lexology (registration) Aug 13th 2013, 09:36 EPA to gather data on hydraulic fracturing fluid chemicals Lexology (registration) In 2011 environmental groups had petitioned the EPA to regulate under the Toxic Substances Control Act the chemicals used in the well-drilling and completion process, which is broader than just hydraulic fracturing fluids (eg, chemicals in cements and ... and more » Yingli Green Energy, L&H Group sign agreement to distribute solar modules in ... - EcoSeed Aug 13th 2013, 08:59 Yingli Green Energy, L&H Group sign agreement to distribute solar modules in ... EcoSeed Yingli Green Energy has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Yingli Green Energy Australia Pty Ltd., has entered into a sales framework agreement with L&H Solar + Solutions, a subsidiary of L&H Group, the largest electrical wholesaler in ... Trina Solar Limited (ADR) (TSL), Yingli Green Energy Hold. Co. Ltd. (ADR) (YGE ... Insider Monkey (blog) Solar Stocks to Watch, LDK Solar, Trina Solar, Yingli Green Energy, Canadian ... PR Carbon (press release) Yingli Green Energy Hold. Co. Ltd. (ADR) (YGE): Yingli Or Trina May Bid For ... Seeking Alpha PV-Tech  - 24/7 Wall St.  - AltEnergyMag (press release) all 37 news articles » Green energy is good, but it comes with a trade-off - Las Vegas Review-Journal (blog) Aug 13th 2013, 07:39 Green energy is good, but it comes with a trade-off Las Vegas Review-Journal (blog) Renewable energy — especially solar and wind power — is still more expensive than its dirtier counterparts, such as coal. Switching to renewable power may be good for the environment and public health, but it's also more expensive for the people who ... Colorado enforcers favor practical atonement for oil and gas spills - Denver Post Aug 13th 2013, 06:04 KUNC Colorado enforcers favor practical atonement for oil and gas spills Denver Post The shift reflects evolving efforts by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission to cope with expanding industrial operations in a way that demonstrably helps harmed communities. The COGCC "continually seeks to put into practice a robust ... You are here: home Blogs The GOAT Blog Can the oil and gas industry fix its ... High Country News (blog) 'Kumbaya' sentiment infuses oil and gas industry summit Colorado Springs Gazette Oil min plans sops to boost shale gas production Indian Express Lexology (registration)  - KUNC  - Cortez Journal all 15 news articles » Interest in exercise, environment prompt new Edwards Campus degrees - Kansas City Star Aug 13th 2013, 05:02 Interest in exercise, environment prompt new Edwards Campus degrees Kansas City Star Mark Jakubauskas, director of the school's environmental assessment program, said the program will focus on environmental impact assessment, including soils, water and ecosystem science, environmental law, policy and the regulatory environment. Jobs in ... Activists Protest Pavley's Hydraulic Fracking Regulation Bill - Patch.com Aug 13th 2013, 01:10 Bay Area Indymedia Activists Protest Pavley's Hydraulic Fracking Regulation Bill Patch.com Chanting phrases like "Ban fracking now," approximately 50 activists gathered outside Sen. Fran Pavley's Calabasas offices Monday afternoon to publicly request that the senator withdraw Senate Bill 4, which proposes to regulate hydraulic fracking. Does Acidizing Pose a Greater Threat to the Environment than Fracking? OilPrice.com Fracking Activists Urge Lawmaker To Withdraw 'Gutted' Bill CBS Local California needs clear fracking rules: Editorial Long Beach Press-Telegram all 7 news articles » S.F. renewable energy rates finally set for vote - San Francisco Chronicle Aug 13th 2013, 00:58 S.F. renewable energy rates finally set for vote San Francisco Chronicle Stop us if you've heard this one before, but a key Public Utilities Commission vote for San Francisco's renewable energy program is finally set for Tuesday. Maybe. For months, the city's PUC has put off a vote on setting maximum rates for CleanPowerSF, ... PG&E union spreads lies about CleanPowerSF San Francisco Bay Guardian all 3 news articles » Film on downside of green energy development makes Las Vegas debut - Las Vegas Review-Journal Aug 12th 2013, 21:42 Las Vegas Review-Journal Film on downside of green energy development makes Las Vegas debut Las Vegas Review-Journal But it also serves as a broader attack on the Obama Administration, which filmmaker Robert Lundahl contends is encouraging rapid utility-scale green energy development on public land without properly addressing concerns raised by tribal leaders and ... Patriot Coal, mine workers' union reach deal - STLtoday.com Aug 12th 2013, 21:40 Wall Street Journal Patriot Coal, mine workers' union reach deal STLtoday.com Patriot Coal Corp. and the union representing thousands of employees and retirees tentatively resolved a bitter dispute over pay and benefits in a bid to help the struggling coal producer emerge from bankruptcy. Details of the agreement won't be ... Patriot Coal, Miners Union Reach Settlement Wall Street Journal UMW, Patriot Coal reach settlement in bankruptcy case Daily Mail - Charleston UMW, Patriot Coal reach settlement over retiree benefits Charleston Gazette Reuters  - St. Louis Business Journal  - The Southern all 31 news articles » Vibrant Movement for Green Energy Economy - Truth-Out Aug 12th 2013, 19:51 Vibrant Movement for Green Energy Economy Truth-Out Impressive environmental protests have been organized by a wide range people calling for an end to radical energy and a transformation to a clean energy economy. Radical energy includes fuel derived from extreme extraction methods like tar sands, ... Debunking The Myth Of Hydraulic Fracturing - Law360 (subscription) Aug 12th 2013, 19:39 ITV News Debunking The Myth Of Hydraulic Fracturing Law360 (subscription) Law360, New York (August 12, 2013, 1:17 PM ET) -- Hydraulic fracturing, the process used to help release hydrocarbons in shale rock containing oil and gas, is frequently criticized as being unregulated. This is a myth. Numerous federal, state and local ... Potential as Low-Carbon Emission Replacement for Coal Plants to Stoke US ... AltEnergyMag (press release) What is the process known as 'fracking'? ITV News all 5 news articles » Stimulus-Backed Green Energy Company ECOtality May Declare Bankruptcy - Washington Free Beacon Aug 12th 2013, 15:34 FrontPage Magazine Stimulus-Backed Green Energy Company ECOtality May Declare Bankruptcy Washington Free Beacon The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has suspended stimulus payments to a major green energy company after the company said it is having trouble finding financing and may have to declare bankruptcy. ECOtality admitted that possibility in a filing with ... $100 Mil Stimulus Green Company Obama Praised in State of the Union ... FrontPage Magazine Ecotality On Verge Of Collapse The Leading Aviation Industry Resource for News, Equipment and Obama-backed electric car charging company eyes bankruptcy The Hill (blog) Greentech Media all 24 news articles » Environmental Justice, Hydraulic Fracturing and Appalachia - Triple Pundit Aug 12th 2013, 09:24 Triple Pundit Environmental Justice, Hydraulic Fracturing and Appalachia Triple Pundit There are many reasons for the decline of coal in Appalachia and one is the increase in an unconventional gas and oil drilling method known as horizontal hydraulic fracturing. Vertical hydraulic fracturing is not a new method for extracting oil and ... Another Risk From Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking): Dust Inhaled By Workers ... - International Business Times Aug 10th 2013, 18:27 International Business Times Another Risk From Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking): Dust Inhaled By Workers ... International Business Times A new study by the National Institute of Occupational and Health finds that workers at 11 hydraulic fracturing sites in five states have been exposed to high levels of dust, including sands that can cause silicosis, a grave disease that leads to ... Bill Hodgkins: Hydraulic fracturing is the future of American energy - Tallahassee.com Aug 9th 2013, 10:46 Bill Hodgkins: Hydraulic fracturing is the future of American energy Tallahassee.com A letter to the editor encouraged Floridians to become more aware of a process called hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," which uses water pressure to create fissures in deep underground shale formations that allow oil and natural gas to flow and be ... Calif lawmakers ask for offshore fracking probe - San Francisco Chronicle Aug 9th 2013, 04:31 San Francisco Chronicle Calif lawmakers ask for offshore fracking probe San Francisco Chronicle LOS ANGELES (AP) — A group of state lawmakers has asked the federal government to investigate hydraulic fracturing off the California coast where new oil leases have been banned since a disastrous oil spill in 1969. Fracking has occurred in the Santa ... and more »

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