Obama to Give Climate Bill a Boost with MIT Speech (ClimateWire)

President Obama will try to push the Senate climate bill forward Friday with an energy-themed speech at MIT, just days before the start of a marathon of hearings.

India, China Sign 5-Year Pact on Climate Change (Dow Jones)

India and China today signed an initial five-year pact on climate change, agreeing to set up a working group that would exchange views on issues concerning international negotiations on climate change.

3 South American Countries Agree to Halt Deforestation (AP)

Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay announced a joint plan that would establish protected zones in the Atlantic Forest under an effort to stop deforestation in the region by 2020.

Leaps Forward in Satellite Forest Monitoring (Carbon Positive)

Efforts to tackle deforestation received a double boost this week with two initiatives aimed at enhancing the monitoring of forests from space.

Poland Blocks EU Climate Funding Decision (EurActiv)

EU finance ministers failed to agree on funding climate mitigation and adaptation in developing countries, due to Poland and Eastern European countries' concerns that they would end up having to pay more than they can afford.

EU Ministers Set to Agree On Aviation Emissions Cuts (Guardian)

The 27 European Union countries are expected to agree on a 10% cut for aviation by 2020, relative to 2005, as part of its negotiating position at the upcoming UN summit in Copenhagen.

CDM Reform May Get Lost at Copenhagen (Reuters)

Reform of the UN-run carbon offset scheme CDM is in danger of being overshadowed by other issues at international climate talks later this year, the International Emissions Trading Association warns.

Embattled Chamber of Commerce Spent $34.7M on Lobbying (AP)

The Chamber of Commerce, losing key members and up against political challenges, spent a record $34.7 million on lobbying in the third quarter to fight energy, finance and health care policies.

Rift Between Obama, Chamber of Commerce Widens (Washington Post)

The White House is moving aggressively to remove the U.S. Chamber of Commerce from its traditional Washington role as the chief representative for big business

UK Science Academy Says World Must Use GM Crops (Reuters)

The world needs genetically modified crops to increase food yields and minimize the environmental impact of farming, Britain's top science academy says in a report today.

Solar Panel Cost Drops, But Tax Breaks Dip Too (Los Angeles Times)

The average cost of solar photovoltaic power systems in the U.S. plunged more than 30% from 1998 to 2008, but a simultaneous drop in after-tax incentives resulted in a slight rise in net installed cost last year, a study finds.

UK Court Blocks Legal Action Against RBS Investments (Business Green)

Environmental campaigners vowed to appeal after a British judge blocked their attempt to sue the Treasury and RBS over the taxpayer-controlled bank's investment in carbon intensive businesses.

Canada Threatens Tar Sands Activists with Anti-Terror Laws (IPS)

The government in Alberta is threatening to unleash its counter-terrorism plan if activists continue using civil disobedience to protest the tar sands, Canada's fastest source of greenhouse gas emissions.

GM Exec: Volt Not Yet Cost Competitive (CNet)

General Motors needs to wring thousands of dollars in cost from its high-profile Chevy Volt electric car before it can compete long term on price, a company executive says.

Electric Cars Take on Hybrids at Tokyo Motor Show (AFP)

Futuristic concept cars, plug-in hybrids, zero-emission electric vehicles and even a hydrogen-powered scooter jostled for the limelight as the Tokyo Motor Show opened.

Columbia Suspends Environmental Journalism Program (Treehugger)

Emissions aren't the only thing being cut by the recession. On the same day the Times axed 100 newsroom staff, Columbia University announced it was suspending its environmental journalism masters program amid a media-wide financial crisis.

Thought Experiments on Birth and Death (Dot Earth)

Rush Limbaugh reacts to a population report by proposing that an environmental reporter kill himself to save the planet, and the onslaught of hate mail begins — sent to the reporter, not to Limbaugh.

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Nations Leave 91% of Green Stimulus Funds Unspent (Bloomberg)

The United States, China and other major economies have yet to spend 91% of the $177 billion in stimulus money promised for clean-energy development because projects haven’t been evaluated, a report shows.

Concession Raises Hopes for Climate Deal (Financial Times)

Developed countries may be willing to relent on their demand that developing countries agree to long-term cuts in greenhouse gas emissions in a concession that could form the basis of a global deal on climate change.

Number of Senate Fence-Sitters on Climate Bill Swells (Climatewire)

The number of senators unwilling to commit to comprehensive climate and energy legislation has grown to two dozen up for grabs as Democratic leaders push for 60 votes.

Interior Approves Off-Shore Drilling in Alaska (Washington Post)

The Interior Department has given Shell approval to drill oil exploration wells in two leaseholds in the Beaufort Sea, which could lead to the first drilling in more than a decade in this area off the north coast of Alaska.

UK Landfill Sites May Be Used to Dump Nuclear Waste (Guardian)

The British government is poised to allow nuclear power generators to use ordinary landfill sites for dumping "hundreds of thousands of tons" of waste to cut the cost of decommissioning old reactors.

Indian Environment Minister Backs Down on Climate Shift (The Hindu)

Under criticism for a new proposal that suggests a shift in India’s climate change policy, the environment minister backed away from the idea, saying: “India’s interests alone should drive the negotiations.”

Brazil Seeks Climate Target for All Amazon Nations (Reuters)

Brazil’s president wants to forge a common position among all Amazon basin countries for a global climate summit later this year. It is considering freezing its own greenhouse gas emissions at 2005 levels.

Courts Issue 2 More Important Greenhouse Gas Rulings (Greenwire)

Together, the rulings “represent mounting legal authority that the Constitution is not a barrier to climate tort litigation," said Bruce Myers of the Environmental Law Institute.

Energy Regulators Embrace Climate Role (Euractiv)

The climate change imperative has radically changed the energy regulation environment, regulators meeting in Athens say. While regulation was previously aimed at securing competitive markets, the challenge now is to cut emissions.

EPA Orders Indiana to Rewrite Refinery Air Permit (Chicago Tribune)

In last months of the Bush's administration, the EPA approved the project to upgrade and expand northwest Indiana BP site, one of the largest polluters in the Chicago area. The Obama EPA is ordering a rewrite.

Michigan Orders 90% Cut In Power Plant Mercury Emissions (AP)

New Michigan environmental rules will require coal-fired power to drastically cut their mercury emissions. The rules follow a policy set by the governor to cut power plant mercury 90 percent from 1999 levels by 2015.

Exxon Liable for $105M for Contaminating NYC Water (New York Times)

A federal jury found Exxon Mobil liable for contaminating groundwater in New York City and awarded the city $104.7 million in compensatory damages.

Arctic Lake Undergoing Unprecedented Changes Due to Warming (Mongabay)

A sediment core taken from an Arctic lake reveals the lake's ecology and chemistry have been transformed by unnatural warming beginning in the 1950s. The sediment core shows the changes are unprecedented in 200,000 years.

Canada’s Carbon Trading Market Pays Off for Farmers (Calgary Herald)

For a growing number of Alberta farmers, less carbon is quickly becoming more money in the Canadian province’s fledgling carbon trading market.

Nudging Recycling From Less Waste to None (New York Times)

Across the nation, an anti-garbage strategy known as “zero waste” is moving from the fringes to the mainstream, taking hold in school cafeterias, national parks, restaurants, stadiums and corporations.

ABC's 'V' is for Vastly Polluting PR Stunt (Washington Post)

The next time ABC and its parent company Disney start thumping their chests about how they're "going green," please spit in their eye.

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India Environment Minister Suggests Major Shift on Climate (Times of India)

India’s environment minister, in a letter to the prime minister, suggested that India junk the Kyoto Protocol, delink itself from G77 and take on greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments under a new deal without any counter guarantee of finances and technology.

Big Polluters Make Progress in Climate Talks, But Not on Financing (AP)

Delegates of the 17 largest polluters, meeting in the Major Economies Forum over the weekend, reached “a lot of agreement” but not on how to fund climate mitigation and adaptation in developing nations, British Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband said.

UK Families Face Nuclear Tax on Power Bills (Guardian)

UK officials have a secret plan to tax electricity consumers to subsidize the first new nuclear reactors in 20 years. The levy would add £44 to an annual bill of £500 and contradicts promises that the industry would no longer benefit from public subsidies.

Not So Efficient? Audit Questions Energy Star Monitoring (New York Times)

The Energy Department has concluded in an internal audit that it does not properly track whether manufacturers that give their appliances an Energy Star label have met the required specifications for energy efficiency.

Spread of New Diseases: 
The Climate Connection (Yale Environment 360)

As humans increasingly encroach on forested lands and as temperatures rise, the transmission of disease from animals and insects to people is growing.

Energy Industry Deeply Split on Climate Bill (New York Times)

As the Senate prepares to tackle global warming, the nation’s energy producers, once united, are battling one another over policy decisions worth hundreds of billions of dollars in coming decades.

Australian Government to Resubmit Climate Plan (Bloomberg)

Climate Change Minister Penny Wong said, after the opposition proposed changes, including increased compensation for coal-fired power stations.Emissions trading talks constructive, says Wong

Environmental Concerns Delay Desert Solar Projects (Los Angeles Times)

Several companies seek to build renewable-energy facilities on public land — a goal backed by the White House — but the slow permit process and fears over imperiled species have hindered construction.

China’s Stimulus Has Solar Companies Salivating (Wall Street Journal)

For all of the excitement about U.S. government backing for renewable energy, it's China's stimulus spending that has the attention of many solar companies.

Australians to Be Allowed to Fortify Coastal Homes (Reuters)

Australians living beside some of the country's finest beaches will be allowed to fortify their beachfront homes against rising seas and storms, as climate change increasingly threatens the heavily-populated east coast.

British PM: Leaders Must Broker Climate Deal in Person (Reuters)

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown urged world leaders to intervene to rescue flagging climate talks by brokering in person a deal to combat global warming in Copenhagen.

EPA Administrator Says 'EPA Is Back on the Job' (NPR)

EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson talks about how the EPA's position on climate change has shifted toward real action since the Obama administration took over.

1800s-Era Sea Logs Chart Course Of Climate Change (NPR)

Climatologists don't just use the latest, cutting-edge data to map the future of weather. Now they're cracking open logbooks kept by sailors during the early, harrowing naval voyages of the likes of Capt. Cook and Charles Darwin.

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Republican Senator Says Open to U.S. Climate Bill (Reuters)

A senior Republican in the Senate, conservative Sen. Lisa Murkowski, said she would consider voting for the climate bill that Democrats are pushing if it contains a vigorous expansion of nuclear energy and domestic oil drilling.

Biggest Economies Try Again to Strike Climate Deal (AP)

Representatives of the world's 17 biggest and most polluting nations gather Sunday in London to search for a breakthrough on financing efforts to contain climate change, as pressure mounts on the U.S. to finalize its position on the issue.

Obama Envoy Warns of 'No Deal' Copenhagen Summit (The Independent)

Todd Stern, Obama's climate change envoy, said pre-summit negotiations had been "too slow" and warned that it was "certainly possible" there will be no deal at December's climate conference in Copenhagen.

India Opens Door to Climate Deal (Reuters)

India dropped a core demand on Friday that rich nations cut their greenhouse gases by 40% below 1990 levels by 2020, helping to bridge a rich-poor divide.

U.S. Lobby Group Defends Alberta's Oil Sands (Globe and Mail)

The U.S. petroleum industry is touting the development of Canada's oil sands as a boon for the American economy and the source of 343,000 jobs south of the border.

U.S. Seeks Tougher Protections for Polar Bear (AP)

The Interior Department has asked nations to support a stringent ban on the commercial trade of polar bears. The request would upgrade protections for the bear internationally for the first time since 1975. 

Bush-Era Oil-Shale Decision Under Review (Los Angeles Times)

The Interior Department is reviewing a decision made by the Bush administration in its final days that sought to lock in lucrative royalty rates for oil companies holding leases for oil-shale development on public lands.

Seven Carbon Markets May Replace Kyoto, Barclays Says (Bloomberg)

A patchwork of at least seven carbon markets will probably replace the Kyoto Protocol, making climate protection more complicated after 2012, according to Barclays Capital.

Maldives Sends Climate SOS with Undersea Cabinet (Reuters)

The Maldivian president held the world's first underwater cabinet meeting on Saturday, in a symbolic cry for help over rising sea levels that threaten the tropical archipelago's existence.

Police Arrest 21 People at U.K. Coal Plant Protest (Reuters)

Police clashed with environmental activists and arrested 21 people during a day of protests at a coal plant in central England on Saturday.

NASA Flies Over Antarctica to Measure Icemelt (AP)

Hoping to better understand how a melting Antarctica could swamp the planet, a NASA plane outfitted with lasers and ground-penetrating radar made its first flight over the continent on Friday.

Germany Nabs Second Solar Decathlon Win (CNN)

A university team from Germany has won the U.S. Energy Department's Solar Decathlon for the best solar-powered home. It was the second win in a row for Germany. Team Illinois took second, while third place went to Team California.

First Solar Defends Accounting Practices (Reuters)

U.S.-based First Solar has denied it was using aggressive accounting methods to support its earnings growth, despite concerns from some analysts that its cash flows were beginning to lag profit levels.

U.N. Panel Finds Environmental Assessments of Biofuels Lacking (Greenwire)

A new UN report has concluded that current 'lifecycle assessments' of biofuels must go beyond calculating greenhouse gas emissions and consider the effects of growing ethanol on air and water.

Renewable Energy Projects Threaten Some of California’s Rarest Plants (Los Angeles Times)

The proposed construction of wind and solar energy projects on public land in the California desert would hasten destruction of land that is home to 17% of the state's rarest plants, botanists said Saturday.

Senate Returns Funding to Hydrogen -- What's Next? (BNET)

In another reversal to the Obama administration, the Senate has decided
to restore $187 million in R&D funding for hydrogen cars that DOE
head Steven Chu had tried to cut in May.

Bolivia Says Lithium-Battery Project Will Take Time (Latin America Herald Tribune)

The Bolivian government said it will wait until 2013 before partnering with a foreign company to produce lithium batteries and in the meantime will go ahead with the first stages of industrializing the metal.

Finland Says Aims to Cut Emissions 80% by 2050 (AFP)

Finland aims to cut greenhouse gases by 80% or more from 1990 levels by 2050, the government said last week in a report outlining its long-term climate and energy policy.

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EU: Developing Countries Softening Tech Transfer Demands (Financial Times)

Developing countries have dropped some of their demands for access to rich countries’ technology to cut greenhouse gas emissions, removing a big obstacle to an international deal on climate change, EU officials say.

Obama Pledges Climate Bill Push After Health Care (ClimateWire)

President Obama gave a nod to a budding bipartisan Senate effort on energy and climate legislation during a New Orleans town hall meeting, where he also pledged to push for the bill's passage once Congress finishes its work on health care.

UK Targets All Issues at Weekend Climate Meeting (Guardian)

Britain aims to break a deadlock in UN climate talks when it hosts the world's biggest emitters this weekend, as doubts grow that a summit in 50 days will agree to a new pact.

US Rejects Nuclear Plant Over Design of Key Piece (New York Times)

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission rejected a design by Westinghouse for a new reactor because a key component might not withstand events like earthquakes and tornadoes, raising the possibility of delays for 14 planned U.S. reactors.

CEO: Tar Sands Should Be Allowed Higher Emissions (Globe and Mail)

The head of Canadian Oil Sands Trust says tar sands producers should be allowed to significantly increase their greenhouse gas emissions, even if that means forcing other sectors to make additional cuts to meet Canada's climate change targets.

Rep. Davis Asks EPA to Raise Coal Ash Standards (Gadsden Times)

U.S. Rep. Artur Davis of Alabama has asked the EPA to gauge the impact of coal ash on the environment, drinking water, and health. If coal ash poses an unacceptable risk, national guidelines should replace inconsistent state standards, he says.

Jackson: EPA Not Trying to Shut Down Coal Mining (Charleston Gazette)

The Obama administration is not out to halt all coal mining, but it will continue to push operators to reduce stream-burying valley fills, EPA chief Lisa Jackson says: “I believe that coal can be mined safely and cleanly.”

Drilling Backers, Foes Prepare for Big Fight in Florida (Miami Herald)

With its mix of political power, money and raw emotion, drilling will likely dominate the next session of the Florida Legislature, and the battle lines are being drawn now as supporters and foes of offshore oil drilling ramp up their respective campaigns.

Rising Tide of Waterborne Disease (NRDC)

Global warming can increase the risk of more frequent and more widespread waterborne illness. More frequent severe rainfall events can wash disease-causing pathogens into surface and drinking water supplies.

Canadian Rivers in Trouble, Study Warns (CanWest)

Serious action is required to keep Canada's rivers flowing and to prevent them from being drained by expanding cities, soaring energy demands and climate change, according to a new report from WWF-Canada.

EU Grapples with Deforestation Ahead of Copenhagen (EurActiv)

European countries are still undecided on how to handle the thorny issue of deforestation under a new international climate change agreement, with national interests coming into play as EU ministers gear up for a series of meetings next week.

Questioning the Invisible Hand (The Economist)

Climate change, a looming shortage of electricity and worries about the risks of relying on imported energy are causing many to doubt whether Britain’s vaunted liberalized energy markets are up to the job.

Economic Development: The Missing Link (Apollo Alliance)

The United States — unlike most other G20 members — still needs a comprehensive national clean energy economic development policy that ensures the creation of a new generation of high-quality green jobs.

Behind the Chamber Controversy (TPM)

A look at what's motivating energy-sector companies on both sides of the issue, and how are their positions affecting the debate on Capitol Hill.

UK Stopped Climate Activist From Traveling to Copenhagen (Guardian)

UK border police used anti-terrorist legislation to prevent a British climate change activist from crossing over into mainland Europe where he planned to take part in events surrounding the upcoming United Nations climate meeting.

Solar Connects Millions by Cell Phone in Asia, Africa (Reuters)

Solar powered cell phones are proving to be revolutionary for millions of people in Africa and Asia with no connection to electricity grids or unreliable and expensive power.

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US Aims for Bilateral Climate Deals with China, India (Guardian)

The Obama administration hopes to win new commitments to fight global warming from China and India in back-to-back summits next month, including an Indian plan to develop a carbon emissions trading system.

CBO Director: ACES Would Cause ‘Significant’ Job Shifts (Bloomberg)

The House-passed climate bill would lead to “significant shifts” in employment from high-carbon industries, such as refineries and coal plants, to low-carbon businesses, the head of the CBO says. He says the effect would be job loss during the transition.

Sen. Carper Suggests Bolstering NRC as Part of Climate Bill (ClimateWire)

A key Senate Democrat called for boosting the Nuclear Regulatory Commission as lawmakers began publicly hashing out a nuclear title for the Senate's version of a climate and energy bill.

Navy Secretary Sets 50% Alternative Energy Goal (Green Car Congress)

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus set out five energy targets for the department to meet over the course of the next decade, including getting half of all energy for ships, aircraft, tanks, vehicles and shore installations from alternative sources by 2020.

Forged Climate Bill Lobbying Letters Went Unreported (AP)

The coal front group ACCCE and two contractors were aware that forged lobbying letters had been sent to three Congress member before a vote on the climate but didn't inform the lawmakers until after the vote, documents show.

Canada Announces Second Carbon Capture Project (AFP)

The governments of Canada and Alberta announced $779 million in funding for a second project to capture carbon emissions in western Canada — home to the tar sands.

Stopping Gas Leaks a Cheap Way to Curb Climate Change (New York Times)

While government programs encourage companies to curb methane emissions from gas and oil wells, pipelines and tanks, aggressive efforts to stop the leaks are far from industry norm. Three trillion cubic feet of methane leak into the air each year.

Arctic Ice Thinning Faster Than Expected (Guardian)

A pioneering expedition to the north pole has confirmed that Arctic ice is thinner than expected, highlighting fears that the region could be free of ice in the summer within a few decades.

Biofuel Experimenters Starting to See Results (New York Times)

Across the U.S., start-ups and major corporations are trying to produce biofuel without relying on food crops. Congress has already guaranteed a market, and the companies have raised millions from investors. The results are starting to show.

Judge Overturns Montana Water Rules for Drilling (AP)

A federal judge overturned water quality rules meant to protect Montana farmland from natural gas drilling. Wyoming declared the rules were a threat to energy production.

Gates Pledges $120 Millions to Assist African, Indian Farming (AFP)

Bill Gates plans to unveil grants today totaling $120 million to promote dynamic, home-grown, sustainable agriculture in Africa and India, including water management.

Biggest Obstacle to Climate Deal: Paying for It (New York Times)

As world leaders struggle to hash out a new global climate deal by December, they face a hurdle perhaps more formidable than getting big polluters like the United States and China to reduce greenhouse gas emissions: how to pay for the new accord.

Taiwan Aims to Lead on Smart Grid Connections (Business Green)

Taiwan's biggest power company, telecoms and IT firms are designing metering and communication systems to link air conditioners and lighting systems with computers and mobile phones. They expect to reach tens of thousands of homes in the next two or three years.

Servers Save Energy with ‘Fast Array of Wimpy Nodes’ (Science Daily)

Researchers have combined low-power processors typically used in netbooks with flash memory to create a server architecture that is fast, but far more energy efficient for data-intensive applications than the systems now used by major Internet services.

MIT’s Chameleon Tiles Promise to Slash Energy Use (Business Green)

Roof tiles using color-change technology could turn buildings white when it is hot, helping to reflect more of the sun's energy.

Greening Higher Ed, from the Top Down and the Bottom Up (GreenBiz)

In the past week, two sets of rankings have been published — the Green Report Card and America's Greenest Campus — both trying to gauge just which schools are the greenest. Perhaps the most striking element of the results is the difference between them.

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Analysis: US Carbon Price to Hit $15 Under Boxer-Kerry (Business Green)

A new analysis by Point Carbon suggests that the carbon price in the Senate’s cap-and-trade plan is unlikely to rise much above the bill's proposed price floor.

Senators Say US Climate Bill Making Progress (Reuters)

Democratic senators pushing legislation on global warming say they’re making progress in winning support for the measure, expected to begin moving through key committees in late October and November.

EU to Propose Mandatory Energy Savings Goal (EurActiv)

The European Commission plans to impose binding energy-efficiency targets on EU member states, according to a draft of the EU's revised Energy Efficiency Action Plan.

Australia Facing Push to Exempt Farmers from Carbon Laws (Reuters)

Australia's government will be asked to exempt farmers from carbon trading in order to pass landmark emissions laws through parliament under changes being pushed by opposition lawmakers today.

Brazil's Lula Vows to Cut Amazon Deforestation 80% (AFP)

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says he will offer to reduce the pace of deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rain forest by 80 percent by 2020 when he attends global climate talks in Copenhagen.

EU Countries Watching World Before Raising Climate Goals (EurActiv)

As climate change negotiations drag on, EU countries are calling for a "rigorous assessment" of what other nations are prepared to do before scaling up their own commitments.

Germany Can Expect Reduced Subsidies for Renewable Energy (COP15)

The most successful technologies, such as solar power, would be the first to see cuts under the new German government, an energy expert with Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats says.

Fla. Solar Plant to Open as Shadows Loom (Herald Tribune)

Florida has never seen anything like this: vast fields of clean renewable energy drawing young people with high-paying jobs in an emerging industry. Yet even as Florida Power & Light enters the renewable energy business, solar's future in Florida is in doubt.

Mountaintop Mining Hearings Draw Crowds, Conflict (AP)

Thousands of coal miners fearing the loss of jobs if mountaintop removal mining is curtailed or outlawed crowded public hearings in three states on the much-debated practice.

WBCSD: China, US Can Bridge Global Climate Divide (Reuters)

The United States and China could bring the world together on tackling climate change even though U.N. talks have been bogged down, members of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development said.

India Aims for Green GDP Alternative (Reuters)

India aims to factor the use of natural resources in its economic growth estimates by 2015, environment minister Jairam Ramesh said, as New Delhi seeks to underscore the actions it is taking to fight global warming.

Taking the Clean-Energy Industry Local (Washington Post)

Minnesota is at the forefront of a movement called community power, the idea that neighborhoods and towns can install their own renewable power sources and rely less on electricity that flows from distant realms.

European Cleantech Suppliers Falling Behind? (Cleantech)

Eighty percent of European companies say they have cleantech purchasing policies in place, but many aren't following through because of confusion around the sector, according to a new study.

Microsoft to Play Utility Technology Matchmaker (Greentech)

Microsoft has a new platform meant to make it easier for utilities to integrate its software with smart grid technologies. What else is it planning for the utility industry?

Developing Utility-Scale Wave Power (Green Car Congress)

Lockheed Martin and Ocean Power Technologies have signed a commercial engineering services agreement to develop OPT’s wave energy systems for use in future utility-scale power generation projects.

Six-month Sentence Could Stop Activists in Their Tracks (Guardian)

British police have charged more than two dozen people arrested on suspicion of planning a protest at a coal-fired power station with conspiracy to commit aggravated trespass — a charge that could mean six months in jail. Activists are worried.

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