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Trucks, SUV's and even Hummers Sold Under Cash for Clunkers

Trucks, SUV’s and even Hummers Sold Under Cash for Clunkers

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

The poster child of gas guzzlers, the Hummer, was among the vehicles purchased under the taxpayer funded Cash for Clunkers program.

Schwarzenegger to Veto Renewable Energy Portfolio

Schwarzenegger to Veto Renewable Energy Portfolio

Monday, September 14, 2009

Governor Schwarzenegger set to veto the renewable energy portfolio because of doubt of its success. Instead, he will issue an executive order to reach the 33% quota by 2020.

House Approves Funding for R&D on Wind Power and Hybrid Heavy-Duty Trucks

House Approves Funding for R&D on Wind Power and Hybrid Heavy-Duty Trucks

Friday, September 11, 2009

Two bill passed in the House of Representatives would provide funding for wind technology and heavy-duty truck technology.

Energy Bill for Global Warming Causes War Between Coal and Natural Gas

Energy Bill for Global Warming Causes War Between Coal and Natural Gas

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Politicians are battling over whether to continue using coal as the primary energy provider or to give more power to natural gas.

Judge Strikes Down Hybrid Mandate for Taxi Companies

Judge Strikes Down Hybrid Mandate for Taxi Companies

Sunday, August 16, 2009

According to US District Court Judge William G. Young, the one year old ruling that Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino instated was a violation of an act of Congress.

Dramatic New Carbon Maps Show CO2 Emissions Levels in Metro Areas

Dramatic New Carbon Maps Show CO2 Emissions Levels in Metro Areas

Thursday, June 4, 2009

The maps demonstrate that although emissions are greatest in highly urban areas, it is in the suburbs and outlying areas where we pollute the most

Man Steals Solar Panels From School to Buy Drugs

Man Steals Solar Panels From School to Buy Drugs

Friday, May 22, 2009

The story of one guy's innovative usage of some smokin' hot solar panels.

Computing Technology 2.8 Million Percent More Energy Efficient Than in 1976

Computing Technology 2.8 Million Percent More Energy Efficient Than in 1976

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

U.S. automobile fleet gained only 40 percent in overall miles per gallon efficiency over the same period of time.

Extraterrestrial Space Ships to Rescue us out of the Energy Crisis?

Extraterrestrial Space Ships to Rescue us out of the Energy Crisis?

Monday, May 18, 2009

To most of us, UFO's solving our energy problem will sound, at best, like wishful thinking, and most likely will be dismissed as insane.

Rep. Joe Barton’s Lack of Familiarity with Climate Bill Breeds Contempt

Rep. Joe Barton’s Lack of Familiarity with Climate Bill Breeds Contempt

Friday, May 15, 2009

A plan, that in simplest terms would INCREASE our carbon pollution, reduce our energy security, and do nothing to help re-power the American economy.