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Australia Invests $10 Million For Climate Change Partnership
Australia has announced A$10 million for the Partnership for Market Readiness at the United Nations Climate Change negotiations...
New York State To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions 80% By 2050
Governor David A. Paterson has released the New York State Climate Action Plan, which offers a path to rebuild New York’s...
Wisconsin Governor Announces Green Tier Program Accepted By Johnson Controls
Governor Jim Doyle announced that Johnson Controls has been accepted into the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Green TierU.S. Outlines Final Rules For BioPreferred Program
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the designation of eight additional biobased product categories which are eligible for Federal procurementAustralia Picks Members For Business Roundtable On Climate Change
The Government announced today the membership of the new roundtable that has been established to engage the business community onUSDA Highlights Importance Of Forests In Fighting Climate Change
U.S. forests offset roughly 11 percent of industrial greenhouse gas emissions annually. The USDA Forest Service today released newTank Sales Corp To Make Foundations For Cape Wind Project
Governor Deval Patrick announced that Middleboro-based Mass Tank Sales Corporation will manufacture foundations and other metalwork components of the Cape WindU.S. Funds U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center
U.S. Assistant Secretary of Energy for Policy & International Affairs David Sandalow announced that Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory will receive $12.5Toyota Invests $300 Million For Hybrid Engine Plant In Australia
The Japanese car maker, Toyota, has announced that it will build a US$300 million plant in Australia to produce enginesUK Focuses On Shared Approach To Managing Flood Risk
Environment Minister Richard Benyon met with insurers to discuss how best to ensure that insurance is widely available for homesAustralia Strengthens Safety Standards For Solar Panel Installers
Companies seeking to install solar photovoltaic (PV) panels under the Government’s Renewable Energy Target will be subject to tougher safetyThe Senate Climate Bill And What It Might Mean For America
After months of negotiation, Senators John Kerry and Joseph Lieberman unveiled their long-awaited climate and energy bill last week.
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- Osama Bin Laden Dead?
- Florida To Share $1 Billion For Gulf Coast Restoration Efforts
- Texas Prays For Rain During Extreme Drought Conditions
- Governor Christie Takes Action To Reduce Diesel Emissions, Improve Air Quality
- Governor McDonnell Outlines Draft Transportation Improvement Program
- Alaska Energy Bill Passes Legislature
- Illinois State Building Receives ENERGY STAR Award
- Homeland Security Begins Using National Terrorism Advisory System
- U.S. Outlines New Health Insurance Options For Graduating College Students
- Electrolux Expands In North Carolina, To Create 200 Jobs In Charlotte
- Virginia Storm Victims To Receive Tax Extension
- U.S. Expands Broadband Investment For Rural Areas To Accelerate Job Creation
- U.S. To Invest $130 Million For Advanced Energy Research
- Michigan Passes “I’m Sorry” Bill
- Kentucky Sells Two State Aircraft To Save Taxpayer Dollars
