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2012-05-19T00:14, EPA report outlines potential Pebble mine risks

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Large stretches of salmon-spawning streams and thousands of acres of wetlands would be wiped out if a large-scale mining project were to be built in southwestern Alaska's copper-rich Bristol Bay region, according to a report issued Friday by the Environmental Protection Agency. The report, while not directly addressing it, is a potential blow to the massive Pebble copper and gold mine operation proposed by an international alliance of mining interests, and opposed by environmentalists and local native groups. ...
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2012-05-18T23:07, Expect lower gas prices heading into Memorial Day

If you're lucky enough to live in some parts of the United States, you may see gas pump prices fall to around $3.25 a gallon or less in the next week or two. Even West Coast drivers should get some relief from prices that are still above $4 a gallon.
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2012-05-18T22:21, EPA: Mining could affect quality of water, fish

The possible failure of a dam holding waste from a large-scale mine planned near the headwaters of one of the world's premier salmon fisheries in Alaska could wipe out or degrade rivers and streams in the region for decades, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said in a draft watershed assessment released Friday.
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2012-05-18T20:02, China solar stocks slump again after U.S. trade move

(Reuters) - Solar stocks slumped to fresh lows on Friday as investors continued to punish Chinese solar companies a day after the United States said it would impose new duties on imports from the world's leading solar manufacturer. Suntech Power Holdings was down 4.2 percent, Trina Solar Ltd slid 5 percent and Yingli Green Energy dropped 7.5 percent, extending declines made on Thursday when the U.S. Commerce Department ruled China-based solar companies had violated trade rules and 'dumped' their products in the U.S. at below-market prices. ...

2012-05-18T18:14, EPA: Large mine prospect could affect Alaska fish

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says failure of a large-scale mine planned near the headwaters of one of the world's premier salmon fisheries could wipe out or degrade rivers and streams in the region for decades.
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2012-05-18T10:02, ILG Energy Helps in New Green Energy Initiatives

New energy-saving, “green” technology, developed in Kenya, has won the praise of many environmentalists, as well as energy companies such as ILG Energy.New Orleans, Louisiana (PRWEB) May 18, 2012 While the common stereotype is that energy companies and environmental activists are mortal enemies, always working at cross-purposes, the reality is that there are energy professionals all over the world, working tirelessly to promote green energy plans. A recent news report, coming from Nairobi, highlights this fact. ...
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2012-05-18T07:15, MAGEN eco-ENERGY Acquires UMA Solar and Heliocol USA

Combined Companies to Supercharge U.S. Solar Thermal IndustryAltamonte Springs, Fla. (PRWEB) May 18, 2012 MAGEN eco-ENERGY has acquired 100 percent ownership of UMA Solar — national distributor of Heliocol, Solene, SunStar and Heliolectric solar energy solutions — from partner Victor Eyal. For more than 30 years, MAGEN eco-ENERGY and Victor Eyal shared 50/50 ownership of UMA Solar and its affiliates. ...
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2012-05-18T03:00, Media Matters, Sen. Coons dismiss Solyndra as distraction in clean-energy fight

The liberal advocacy group Media Matters for America and Delaware Democratic Sen. Chris Coons teamed up Thursday to urge reporters to ignore the Solyndra scandal.
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2012-05-17T20:31, Natural gas prices drop on rising supplies

Natural gas is no longer at decade lows, but the price remains sensitive to reports of any significant increase in supply.
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2012-05-17T17:14, Gas prices fall by nickel this week across Texas

Retail gasoline prices across Texas continue their slide by declining by a nickel a gallon this week.
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2012-05-17T15:53, Natural gas prices plunge on building supplies

The price of natural gas is plunging as supplies continue to build and mild weather is curtailing demand in parts of the country.
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2012-05-17T13:31, Amazon Defense Coalition: Chevron Faces "Irreparable Damage" Because of $18 Billion Ecuador Judgment, Says New Financial Analysis

NEW YORK, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new financial analysis has found that Chevron's $18 billion Ecuador environmental liability poses a threat of "irreparable damage" to the oil major's global operations if the plaintiffs make good on their promise to launch legal actions to enforce the judgment in countries where Chevron has billions of dollars in assets.
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2012-05-17T13:03, Nuclear Energy Insider: Post Fukushima, Intensified Interest in Nuclear Power in the MENA Region Continues

In a bid to meet increasing energy demands, the last decade has seen energy-rich countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) turn to alternative energy sources such as nuclear power and renewable energy. However, in the last few years the interest in nuclear energy has intensified despite issues raised following the accident at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant in Japan. ...
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2012-05-17T09:59, Denmark aims low with green energy policy

SAMSO, Denmark (Reuters) - Over a beer or two, Danes like to tell a story that goes like this: One night the energy ministers of the countries around the North Sea got together to divide up its oil and gas wealth. The Danish minister got very drunk, but the Norwegian managed to stay sober. As a result, Norway carved out a jagged shape that included Ekofisk, which has proved to be a major field, and Denmark was left with the dregs. ...
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2012-05-17T07:28, Love Energy Savings are proud to work with E.ON as they will not increase home energy prices this year.

E.ON will not increase home energy their prices in 2012.The Queen has just announced the Energy Bill before parliament which holds suggestions that prices of energy will increase for all customers. However E.ON one of the major energy providers has put its five million customers at ease an claims that their prices will not rise on household energy bills this year.manchester uk (PRWEB UK) 17 May 2012 E.ON will not increase home energy their prices in 2012.The Queen has just announced the Energy Bill before parliament which holds suggestions that prices of energy will increase for all customers. ...
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2012-05-17T07:27, HEATCON Contracts with Leading Advanced Composites Supplier to Provide Custom Orders for Composite Part Manufacturers and Repair Depots

Customers in the aerospace, automotive, military and wind energy industries can now save money by purchasing composite repair materials in smaller quantitiesSeattle, WA (PRWEB) May 17, 2012 Seattle-based HEATCON Composite Systems is happy to announce the company’s continued relationship with Hexcel Corporation, an advanced composites leader and a recipient of the 2011 Silver Boeing Performance Excellence Award. The relationship strengthens HEATCON’s ability to provide specialized materials for custom composite repairs. ...
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2012-05-17T07:07, Top UK Sports Nutrition Company Unveils New Vegan Protein

Reflex Nutrition, top UK sports nutrition manufacturer, introduces a truly unique vegan protein powder which delivers an exceptional nutritional profile that’s perfect for all sports people.London, UK (PRWEB UK) 17 May 2012 Available throughout Europe from the beginning on June, new Vegan Protein is one of only a handful of protein powders that is specifically formulated for Vegans. It has to be one of the greenest protein powders in the world, not only is it derived from an environmentally sound crop of peas but it’s also made using 100% Green Energy. ...
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2012-05-16T23:18, Montana looks for more Exxon oil from 2011 spill

Montana officials said Wednesday they are investigating several sites with suspected oil left over from an Exxon Mobil pipeline break last year, but recent tests showed at least one such site downstream of the spill is oil-free.

2012-05-16T18:47, Mont. looks for Exxon oil on river; 1 site clean

Montana officials said Wednesday that they are investigating several sites with suspected oil left over from an Exxon Mobil Corp. pipeline break last year, but recent testing shows one such site just downstream of the spill to be crude-free.
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2012-05-16T16:36, Study Documenting Engine Failures Requires EPA to Reconsider Increasing Ethanol in Gasoline

WASHINGTON, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers President Charles T. Drevna issued the following statement in response to a Coordinating Research Council report issued today on the organization's extensive testing of higher ethanol blends in vehicles that the Environmental Protection Agency says can handle such blends:
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2012-05-16T16:02, ADB sells $339 million 'clean energy' bonds

The Asian Development Bank said Wednesday it had sold $339 million worth of bonds to help fund investment in more environmentally-friendly power projects in the region.

2012-05-16T15:23, Gas prices down nearly 6 cents in W.Va.

Gas prices in West Virginia are down nearly 6 cents per gallon over the past week.
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2012-05-16T11:29, Gas prices fall as main Norway supply restarts

LONDON (Reuters) - British prompt gas prices fell on Wednesday morning ahead of the scheduled return from maintenance of Norway's Ormen Lange gas processing plant, which is expected to boost supplies. Ormen Lange's scheduled restart earlier this morning should increase flows via the Langeled pipeline - Britain's main sub-sea import line - to 35 million cubic meters/day, analysts from Point Carbon said. Prompt gas prices fell despite the UK gas market being undersupplied, with Thursday gas down 0.4 pence to 58.20 pence per therm. Within-day gas traded down to the same level. ...
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2012-05-16T10:17, Brussels approves Western oil majors JV for Angola LNG

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission approved on Wednesday a proposal from Britain's BP, U.S. oil major Chevron, Italy's Eni and France's Total and Angola's Sonangol to take control of Angola LNG joint venture to develop liquefied natural gas projects. "Considering a modest market share to be held by the joint venture... the Commission has concluded that the operation does not raise competition concerns," the Commission said in a statement. The joint venture aims to produce LNG in Angola and supply it to world markets, it said.
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2012-05-16T07:51, HEATCON Partners with Leading Advanced Composites Supplier to Provide Custom Orders for Composite Part Manufacturers and Repair Depots

Customers in the aerospace, automotive, military and wind energy industries can now save money by purchasing composite repair materials in smaller quantities.Seattle, WA (PRWEB) May 16, 2012 Seattle-based HEATCON Composite Systems is happy to announce the company’s continued relationship with Hexcel Corporation, an advanced composites leader and a recipient of the 2011 Silver Boeing Performance Excellence Award. The partnership strengthens HEATCON’s ability to provide specialized materials for custom composite repairs. ...
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2012-05-16T07:44, Green Global Announces New Investment from METRIX Capital Group Ahead of Gilbert, AZ Project Roll-Out

An emerging Orange County investment firm, METRIX Capital Group, makes investment in Arizona based solar energy company, Green Global. The investment was made just ahead of Green Global being approved by the city of Gilbert, AZ to deploy their technology throughout the city.Anaheim Hills, CA (PRWEB) May 16, 2012 Green Global LLC, an innovative solar and energy management street light company announced today that it has received seed funding from METRIX Capital Group, LLC, a private equity firm based out of Orange County, CA. ...
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2012-05-16T05:33, IBM helps oil companies manage gusher of data

HOUSTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - IBM thinks it can make geologists and engineers more effective at mining the fast-growing wealth of data on everything from oil reservoirs to refineries to help them find, extract and process oil. The computer services company has spent the past three years building a team of 5,000 consultants, scattered around major oil basins worldwide, to help companies tackle the data explosion. ...

2012-05-15T22:00, Worries about jobs, economy outweigh benefit of falling gas prices for summer road-trippers

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Cheaper gas won't be enough to get many more Americans on the road this summer. They're still too worried about their jobs and the economy.
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2012-05-15T21:14, Impact of Monetary Policy and Gas Prices on Small Business Discussed at Policy Briefing Breakfast hosted by The Hill

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, May 16, The Hill newspaper will host a policy breakfast discussing the impact of monetary policy and gas prices on US Small Businesses. Rep. Tom Price (R-GA) will make remarks.
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2012-05-15T21:11, News Summary: Spending rises as gas prices drop

RELIEF AT THE PUMP: Americans are seeing some relief from higher gas prices. Consumer prices were flat in April, largely because of lower gas costs.
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2012-05-15T21:05, IBM helps oil companies manage gusher of data

2012-05-15T20:39, Americans spending a bit more as gas prices fall

Americans are starting to see some relief from higher gas prices, a change that could revive the economy in the months ahead.

2012-05-15T16:02, Indiana Gasification Plant Steps Closer Toward EPA Approval Says IG Partner During Courier Press Interview

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Indiana Gasification is one step closer toward the development of a $2.9 billion substitute natural gas plant as its emissions permit has been sent to the EPA for final approval, the Evansville Courier & Press recently reported.
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2012-05-15T15:48, Volatile Gas Prices Point to Increased Use of Public Transportation

Public Transit Industry Teams With Building America's Future to Call Upon Congress to Act Now and Ensure Public Transit Systems Have the Resources to Handle Added Demand
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2012-05-15T13:34, US consumers hold back, even as gas prices fall

Lower gas prices in April weren't enough to embolden U.S. consumers to spend much more elsewhere.

2012-05-15T10:03, SmartWatt Energy Partners with Figtree Energy Resource Company to Offer Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing to Large Commercial Customers in California

SmartWatt Energy announced a partnership today with Figtree Energy Resource Company to offer Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing to their large commercial customers in California. The financing can be used to pay for turnkey energy-efficiency upgrade projects, allowing commercial property owners to save on energy bills and achieve sustainability goals at no upfront cost. ...
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2012-05-15T07:21, Solar Integrator Launches Green Initiative at Executive Airport

Peak Solar, Solar Integrator and engineering firm has finished a 50kw Photovoltaic Power plant in Stuart, Florida. This is the 5th largest privately own solar panel system in the state.Stuart, FL (PRWEB) May 15, 2012 Peak Solar LLC, a solar integrator, is proud to announce the completion of a 50 kilowatt solar energy system at the Stuart Jet Center located at 2501 Southeast Aviation Way. Stuart, FL. 34996. The system will provide green energy to 3 of the hangers. ...
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2012-05-15T07:17, STGS has More Green Energy Generator Models from Cummins Onan to Offer the Commercial and Industrial Markets

South Texas Generator Systems is now able to supply more EPA certified diesel engine driven generator models of Cummins Onan line of generators for Commercial and Industrial markets.(PRWEB) May 15, 2012 STGS currently supplying three more EPA certified diesel engine powered generator models of Cummins Onan line of generators for those tough generator applications. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has certified three more models of generator sets as meeting the new Tier 4 Interim (T4i) emission-reduction standards. ...
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2012-05-15T07:17, Innovative Software Technologies Becomes Foundation Sponsor for Practice Greenhealth's Energy Program

Innovative Software Technologies, Inc. (INIV.PK) announces that its green energy division, Znergy, Inc. has become the Foundation Sponsor for Practice Greenhealth’s Energy Program. Practice Greenhealth is the nation’s leading organization for health care institutions committed to implementing sustainable, eco-friendly practices.Lutz, FL (PRWEB) May 15, 2012 Innovative Software Technologies, Inc. (INIV.PK) announces that its green energy division, Znergy, Inc. (http://www.Znergy.co) has become the Foundation Sponsor for Practice Greenhealth’s Energy Program. ...
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2012-05-15T06:28, S&P 500 down for 4th day of five, Groupon up late

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell on Monday as investors dealt with the one-two punch of worsening political upheaval in the euro zone and the possibility that China's economy may be softening more than previously thought. The S&P 500 finished lower for the fourth day of five to close at its lowest level since February, adding fuel to worries of a coming market correction. Economically sensitive shares, including banks and energy companies, paced the decline. Exxon Mobil Corp lost 1.2 percent to $82.12. The NYSEArca oil index fell 1.8 percent. ...
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