Entries tagged Coal
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The truth about U.S. energy subsidies
By Ted Nelson for ecomii_healthy_living 2 Comments
Did you know that coal and oil receive more than two times more government subsidizes than renewable energy? Read full post »
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China could replace coal with wind
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 11 Comments
It's clear that China is taking on renewable energy projects at a fast pace. ... Read full post »
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Five stories you may have missed over Labor Day Weekend
By Dan Shapley for daily_green_news 0 Comments
Did you catch these green headlines while you were out enjoying the unofficial end of summer? Read full post »
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Study: No U.S. fish is free of mercury pollution
By Dan Shapley for daily_green_news 0 Comments
The list of top 10 U.S. mercury polluters show us yet another reason to regulate old coal-fired power plants. Read full post »
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Cash for Clunkers for coal?
By Hank Green for ecogeek 0 Comments
We now know that American citizens will take free money to clean up their cars. And while it might not be a tremendously cost-effective way of reducing vehicle emissions, it is helping modernize our vehicle fleet and stimulate our economy. So, what's nex Read full post »
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What will it take for geothermal to be cheaper than coal
By Hank Green for ecogeek 0 Comments
According to a new study from NYU, it would take about three billion dollars of DOE investment to get the costs of geothermal down to the cost of coal. That does seem like a fairly steep price when geothermal power seems so very free. But getting enough h Read full post »
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Peak coal may happen as soon as 2025
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 2 Comments
Researchers at the California Institute of Technology and the University of Washington have come to the conclusion that the world's coal supply has been vastly overestimated. ... Read full post »
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Six eco myths debunked
By Dan Shapley for daily_green_news 5 Comments
Congratulations, Factcheck.org, on your well-deserved Webby. Here's a look at six recent environmental and energy myths that the fact-checking site has debunked. Read full post »
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Congress stops burning coal, should also install solar panels
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 1 Comments
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Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid announced yesterday that the almost-century-old Capitol Power Plant, which provides heat and hot water for congressional buildings, has stopped burning coal. Read full post »
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Your tuna is getting more toxic
By Dan Shapley for daily_green_news 9 Comments
A federal study found that tuna and other Pacific fish has 30% more toxic mercury than in 1990 and will grow 50% more contaminated by 2050. Read full post »
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