March 31, 2011
by Frances Beinecke
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Obama Lays Out Ambitious Clean Energy Plan, Now We Need to Make it a Reality

Frances Beinecke, President of NRDC, New York City On Wednesday, President Obama laid out an ambitious plan for a clean energy future. That future will be built on advanced cars, energy efficiency, and renewable power, the president said. It will also … Continue reading

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March 31, 2011
by Luke Tonachel
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We Can Meet (and Exceed) President Obama’s Oil Security Goal with Clean Energy

Luke Tonachel, Vehicles Analyst, New York City Yesterday, President Obama announced a national goal to cut oil imports by one-third by 2025. The cheapest, cleanest and fastest way to not just reach but exceed the President’s goal is through clean… Continue reading

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March 30, 2011
by Dan Lashof
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Mr. President, to Create a Clean Energy Future, First Tell Congress No Free Pass for Inefficient Cars and Dirty Coal

Dan Lashof, Director, Climate Center, Washington, D.C. President Obama today renewed his call to move America forward by reducing our dependence on imported oil and dirty coal at a Georgetown University speech. Meanwhile at the other end of town, Membe… Continue reading

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March 15, 2011
by Peter Lehner
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The Best Way to Handle High Oil Prices: Clean Cars, Good Transit, and More Jobs

Steep oil prices are once again sending shock waves through the American economy. People are rethinking commuting arrangements and businesses are putting off investments. These latest price spikes have serious implications for our fledgling economic re… Continue reading

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March 5, 2011
by Barbara Finamore
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China Puts Forth Energy Intensity, Carbon Intensity and Total Energy Consumption Targets in Twelfth Five Year Plan in Effort to Tackle "Unsustainable Economic Growth"

China’s annual parliamentary session opened Saturday morning, with 3,000 National People’s Congress members and 2,000 members of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) gathered in the Great Hall of the People t… Continue reading

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December 9, 2010
by Brandi Colander
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Deepwater Wind Submits Plans to DOI for America’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm

Today, Deepwater Wind announced plans to build two offshore wind projects in the US. The first plan proposed is a 5-8 turbine demonstration offshore wind project close to Block Island, as a replacement to a previously announced 100 turbine, 350 MW proj… Continue reading

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October 22, 2010
by Sasha Lyutse
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Vilsack points to report that shows ending corn ethanol tax credit will raise GDP

Despite disappointing statements indicating the administration’s support for a short-term extension of wasteful corn ethanol subsidies, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack’s speech yesterday at the National Press Club included some not-to-… Continue reading

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