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Posts Tagged ‘Barack Obama’

Obama: Clean Energy Policy Will Lead to 800,000 Jobs in 2 Years

Obama: Clean Energy Policy Will Lead to 800,000 Jobs in 2 Years

Tuesday, August 17, 2010 13:41

Obama harshly criticized his political opponents for attempting to block the administration's clean energy policies in Congress.

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US Commits Nearly $2 Billion to Two Solar Power Companies

US Commits Nearly $2 Billion to Two Solar Power Companies

Monday, July 5, 2010 14:19

Abengoa Solar plans to build the largest concentrating solar plants in the world in Arizona.

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Nuclear Power in Georgia: A Closer Look at Plant Vogtle

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 16:51

President Obama announced in February that Southern Company would receive $8.3 billion in loan guarantees to build the nation’s first nuclear reactors in 30 years.

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Worlds Largest Beds of Oil Shales Remain Protected

Worlds Largest Beds of Oil Shales Remain Protected

Thursday, April 29, 2010 13:38

Despite standing firm on tapping oil from the Green River Formation, representatives claim that the White House is open to developing all energy resources.

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Drill Away: Obama Reverses Direction on Off Shore Oil Hunting

Drill Away: Obama Reverses Direction on Off Shore Oil Hunting

Monday, April 12, 2010 16:48

President Obama's push to engage in off shore fuel exploration is a complete change from his pre-election stance.

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Obama Unveils Cash for Caulkers Program

Obama Unveils Cash for Caulkers Program

Friday, March 5, 2010 8:33

Obama's newest initiative "Cash for Caulkers" would promote energy efficiency by offering government rebates for modified homes.

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Tariffs in the Climate Bill

Monday, June 29, 2009 3:01

A number of people have written to ask why I haven't commented on the climate bill. There are two reasons. First, the House and Senate versions are very different, so the final form may not resemble the version the House just passed. Second, I haven't had the time to read ...

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Obama’s Secret Meeting With the Oil Industry

Monday, June 1, 2009 3:18

Sometimes I come across information that isn't publicly known. That occasionally happens because I am digging, and I uncover something newsworthy. I can generally report on those kinds of things. But sometimes it is because someone sends me information that is confidential - or they tell me something they learned ...

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Obama's 'Message of Hope' Vows 'Meaningful Response' to Climate Change

Obama’s ‘Message of Hope’ Vows ‘Meaningful Response’ to Climate Change

Thursday, April 23, 2009 19:48

EPA administrator delivers "message of hope" committing the U.S. to the fight against climate change in a major departure from the former President's policies.

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U.S. Energy Sec'y: Island States Will 'Disappear' if Climate Change Not Dealt With

U.S. Energy Sec’y: Island States Will ‘Disappear’ if Climate Change Not Dealt With

Sunday, April 19, 2009 0:06

President Obama and his Energy Secretary warned of the drastic consequences climate change can cause, especially to small island nations.

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