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Greenpeace Activists May Face Russian Piracy Charges

by Myrna Posted on September 24, 2013

Russian officials have opened a piracy investigation against Greenpeace members who scaled a Gazprom offshore oil platform in the Arctic. View original post here:  Greenpeace Activists May Face Russian Piracy Charges ; ;Related ArticlesGreenpeace Activists Face Possible Piracy Charges in RussiaRussia Seizes Greenpeace Ship and Crew for InvestigationIn the Shadow of ‘Old Smokey,’ a Toxic Legacy ;

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Greenpeace Activists May Face Russian Piracy Charges

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Greenpeace Activists Face Possible Piracy Charges in Russia

by Myrna Posted on September 24, 2013

Russian officials have opened a piracy investigation against Greenpeace members who scaled a Gazprom offshore oil platform in the Arctic. Original post:  Greenpeace Activists Face Possible Piracy Charges in Russia ; ;Related ArticlesRussia Seizes Greenpeace Ship and Crew for InvestigationIn the Shadow of ‘Old Smokey,’ a Toxic Legacy‘Old Smokey’ Is Long Gone From Miami, but Its Toxic Legacy Lingers ;

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Greenpeace Activists Face Possible Piracy Charges in Russia

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The Texas Tribune: Texas, Where Oil Rules, Turns Its Eye to Energy Efficiency

by Myrna Posted on September 19, 2013

A diverse coalition is racing to institute a plan to increase energy and water efficiency upgrades that supporters say could help Texas improve its conservation record. Excerpt from:   The Texas Tribune: Texas, Where Oil Rules, Turns Its Eye to Energy Efficiency ; ;Related ArticlesU.S. Revives Aid Program for Clean EnergyMisgivings About How a Weed Killer Affects the SoilMagazine: Into the Wildfire ;

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The Texas Tribune: Texas, Where Oil Rules, Turns Its Eye to Energy Efficiency

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Don’t Help Injured Baby Raccoons? Alabama Edict Angers Those Who Love Them

by Myrna Posted on September 19, 2013

The state conservation agency has told raccoon protectors in Alabama to stop rehabilitating the animals, a decision that has angered many. Link to original:  Don’t Help Injured Baby Raccoons? Alabama Edict Angers Those Who Love Them ; ;Related ArticlesThe Texas Tribune: Texas, Where Oil Rules, Turns Its Eye to Energy EfficiencyWorld Briefing | Europe: Russia: Coast Guard Boards Greenpeace Ship in ArcticU.S. Revives Aid Program for Clean Energy ;

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Don’t Help Injured Baby Raccoons? Alabama Edict Angers Those Who Love Them

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Encouraging Results Seen in First Nationwide Look at Gas Leaks from Drilling Boom

by Myrna Posted on September 16, 2013

A nationwide look at natural gas emissions from fracking operations finds much less leakage than industry critics claim. Source: Encouraging Results Seen in First Nationwide Look at Gas Leaks from Drilling Boom Related Articles Dot Earth Blog: Encouraging Results Seen in First Nationwide Look at Gas Leaks from Drilling Boom First Hurricane Brews After Silent First Half to the Atlantic Storm Season An Ecologist Explains His Contested View of Planetary Limits

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Encouraging Results Seen in First Nationwide Look at Gas Leaks from Drilling Boom

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Dot Earth Blog: An Ecologist Explains His Contested View of Planetary Limits

by Myrna Posted on September 16, 2013

An embattled ecologist defends his upbeat view of a human-dominated Earth. View original post here: Dot Earth Blog: An Ecologist Explains His Contested View of Planetary Limits Related Articles An Ecologist Explains His Contested View of Planetary Limits Retro Report: The Whale Who Would Not Be Freed An Unusual Public Battle Over an Energy Nomination

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The House Edge: Wall St. Exploits Ethanol Credits, and Prices Spike

by Myrna Posted on September 14, 2013

A little known market in ethanol credits arose after financial institutions amassed millions of them — just as refiners were looking to buy more credits to meet an expanding federal requirement. See the original article here:   The House Edge: Wall St. Exploits Ethanol Credits, and Prices Spike ; ;Related ArticlesU.S. Coal Companies Scale Back Export GoalsChevron and Brazil Reach Deal on Oil SpillJudge Blocks Shipment of Oil Equipment Through Idaho Forest ;

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The House Edge: Wall St. Exploits Ethanol Credits, and Prices Spike

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Russia Preparing Patrols of Arctic Shipping Lanes

by Myrna Posted on September 14, 2013

The military said the regular patrols are meant to protect the thousands of miles of coastline suddenly open to other countries’ ships on a regular basis. Continue reading:  Russia Preparing Patrols of Arctic Shipping Lanes ; ;Related ArticlesE.P.A. Is Expected to Set Limits on Greenhouse Gas Emissions by New Power PlantsU.S. Coal Companies Scale Back Export GoalsJudge Blocks Shipment of Oil Equipment Through Idaho Forest ;

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Russia Preparing Patrols of Arctic Shipping Lanes

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Chevron and Brazil Reach Deal on Oil Spill

by Myrna Posted on September 13, 2013

The agreement includes about $130 million in compensatory actions for a spill in the ocean northeast of Rio de Janeiro. Excerpt from: Chevron and Brazil Reach Deal on Oil Spill Related Articles Judge Blocks Shipment of Oil Equipment Through Idaho Forest U.S. Coal Companies Scale Back Export Goals Dot Earth Blog: First Hurricane Brews After Silent First Half to the Atlantic Storm Season

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Chevron and Brazil Reach Deal on Oil Spill

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U.S. Coal Companies Scale Back Export Goals

by Myrna Posted on September 13, 2013

American mining companies confront a global coal glut and a price slump, along with persistent environmental opposition. Link to article – U.S. Coal Companies Scale Back Export Goals Related Articles E.P.A. Is Expected to Set Limits on Greenhouse Gas Emissions by New Power Plants Judge Blocks Shipment of Oil Equipment Through Idaho Forest Chevron and Brazil Reach Deal on Oil Spill

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U.S. Coal Companies Scale Back Export Goals

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