Daily Archives: May 22, 2009

Opposition fails to derail county wind farm ordinance

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette. Despite protests and a “suggestion,” when it came to a vote by the Champaign County Board on Thursday night, approval of a county wind farm ordinance was a breeze… The ordinance, which … Continue reading →

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Commentary: Let's get real about alternative energy

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story at CNN. The public discussion of energy options tends to be emotional, polarized, mistrustful and destructive. I hope that focusing attention on the numbers may make it possible to develop honest and constructive conversations about energy. … Continue reading →

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'Dangerous' conditions at preserve

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Chicago Tribune. In the early 1990s, Mary Dye began walking her dog in a large, grassy meadow at the Miller Meadow Forest Preserve in Maywood. Back then, piles of limestone sat in a fenced-off … Continue reading →

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Fact Sheet: Obama Administration National Fuel Efficiency Policy: Good For Consumers, Good For The Economy And Good For The Country

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Laura B.

Via Docuticker. Fact Sheet: Obama Administration National Fuel Efficiency Policy: Good For Consumers, Good For The Economy And Good For The Country Source: White House Press Office The proposed national autos program adopts uniform federal standards to regulate both fuel … Continue reading →

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U.S. Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Energy Sources 2008 Flash Estimate

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Laura B.

Via Docuticker. U.S. Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Energy Sources 2008 Flash Estimate Source: Energy Information Administration From e-mail: U.S. carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels decreased by 2.8 percent in 2008, from 5,967 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (MMTCO2) … Continue reading →

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EPA pushes renewable fuels, but at a cost

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full post at Oh My Gov. Remember last summer when gas prices spiked to $4 a gallon? It took a bank loan to fill up your car, or maybe a second mortgage if you happen to drive the … Continue reading →

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