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Export-Import Bank Adopts Carbon Policy to Encourage Renewable Energy and Climate-Friendly Technologies
WASHINGTON, Nov 05, 2009 -- BUSINESS WIRE - The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) today became the first Export Credit Agency (ECA) to adopt a comprehensive Carbon Policy to guide its support of United States exports in light of climate change concerns. More...
DEP finds problems at W.Va.'s coal-ash dams
Nov 5 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Ken Ward Jr. The Charleston Gazette, W.Va. - Nearly two-thirds of the coal-ash dams across West Virginia might need repairs, and a quarter of them are ranked as being in poor or unsatisfactory condition, according to a report released Thursday by the state Department of Environmental Protection. More...
Emissary says carbon capture is crucial
Nov 3 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - George Hohmann Charleston Daily Mail, W.Va. - The British government is already convinced that carbon capture and storage, also known as CCS, will keep coal in the energy mix for decades to come. More...
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Gore says 'proud' to invest green in green
WASHINGTON, Nov 3, 2009 -- UPI - Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore said Tuesday he's proud to invest in green companies and is not a "carbon billionaire" as portrayed in a published report. More...
Green movement gaining speed in Dallas-Fort Worth
Nov 1 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Randy Lee Loftis The Dallas Morning News - North Texas may be in the early stages of a green awakening. More...
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