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On AlterNet: energy

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "energy"

Why We Won't See Relief from the Oil Shock Any Time Soon

Why We Won't See Relief from the Oil Shock Any Time Soon

Dilip Hiro, Tomdispatch.com. July 17, 2008.
The current oil shock, the fourth in the past 30-plus years and the deadliest so far, shows every sign of continuing for a long, long stretch.

Freezing Solar Energy Projects on Public Land

Freezing Solar Energy Projects on Public Land

Laura Flanders, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. July 2, 2008.
Bush Administration puts new solar developments on hold.

Democrats Are Blowing Our Best Chance for Clean Energy

Democrats Are Blowing Our Best Chance for Clean Energy

Kelpie Wilson, AlterNet. June 30, 2008.
How the Dems sacked one of the most important opportunities to turn around our energy future.

The Last Superpower and an Opportunity to End War

The Last Superpower and an Opportunity to End War

David Korten, YES! Magazine. June 27, 2008.
In a time when the old order is shattering a global movement is emerging to challenge the use of war as a tool of statecraft.

Will the Last Superpower Recognize In Time What We Must Do to Save the Planet?

Will the Last Superpower Recognize In Time What We Must Do to Save the Planet?

David Korten, YES! Magazine. June 27, 2008.
In a time when the old order is shattering, a global movement is emerging to challenge the use of war as a tool of statecraft.

Why We're Suddenly Paying Through the Nose for Gas

Why We're Suddenly Paying Through the Nose for Gas

Michael T. Klare, The Nation. June 21, 2008.
Oil companies, speculators and OPEC played their part, but ruinous Bush Administration policies have compounded the crisis.

Green Schools Bill Moves to the Senate

Green Schools Bill Moves to the Senate

A Siegel, Energy Smart AlterNet: Environment. June 13, 2008.
A bill that will create greener schools cleared the house, but faces a tough fight in the Senate and President Bush's veto.

American Occupation at the Pump: Is $250 a Barrel Oil on Its Way?

American Occupation at the Pump: Is $250 a Barrel Oil on Its Way?

Michael T. Klare, Tomdispatch.com. June 13, 2008.
It's time to ask whether the U.S. military should have anything to do with American energy security.

Conservatives Addicted to Big Oil

Conservatives Addicted to Big Oil

Bill Scher, Campaign for America's Future AlterNet: Environment. June 11, 2008.
Conservatives filibuster to protect hedge fund managers and give renewable energy the shaft.

Innovative Solar Power Outfit eSolar Signs First Deal for Utility-Scale Solar Plants

Innovative Solar Power Outfit eSolar Signs First Deal for Utility-Scale Solar Plants

David Roberts, Huffington Post AlterNet: Environment. June 10, 2008.
One step closer to a renewable energy economy.

Making Good Climate Policy Profitable

Making Good Climate Policy Profitable

A Siegel, Energy Smart AlterNet: Environment. June 5, 2008.
Energy companies and environmental activists must learn to do well by doing good.

Where's McCain on Climate Change?

Where's McCain on Climate Change?

Corinne Ramey, Drum Major Institute AlterNet: Environment. June 4, 2008.
The Senator misses the vote on the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act.

The End of the Hummer Era?

The End of the Hummer Era?

GottaLaff, The Political Carnival AlterNet: Environment. June 3, 2008.
GM is closing four plants and considering selling the Hummer brand.

Centrist Climate Bill Deserves Defeat

Centrist Climate Bill Deserves Defeat

Matt Stoller, Open Left AlterNet: Environment. June 3, 2008.
A centrist climate bill should go down in defeat - along with those who crafted it.

Finally, a Dose of Sanity from Congress on Climate Legislation

Finally, a Dose of Sanity from Congress on Climate Legislation

A Siegel, Energy Smart AlterNet: PEEK. May 28, 2008.
New climate legislation by Congressman Markey is a step in the right direction.

There Is No Such Thing As Clean Coal

There Is No Such Thing As Clean Coal

Howie Klein, Down With Tyranny! AlterNet: Environment. May 23, 2008.
The Coal industry is spending $35 million to convince us otherwise.

Why Dems and Republicans Are Afraid of Two Words: Peak Oil

Why Dems and Republicans Are Afraid of Two Words: Peak Oil

Kelpie Wilson, TruthOut.org. May 22, 2008.
The pro-growth faction has reacted quickly and scathingly to the idea that there could be limits to growth.

Have We Really Hit Peak Oil?

Have We Really Hit Peak Oil?

Richard Heinberg, TruthOut.org. May 20, 2008.
And if we have, we had better prepare to change the way we live.

John McCain: Eco-Warrior

John McCain: Eco-Warrior

John Nichols, The Nation AlterNet: PEEK. May 13, 2008.
In a swing through the Pacific Northwest, the candidate attempts to green wash his record and his environmental policies.

The Sound of One Hand Clapping: Coal Subsidy Act To Fail?

The Sound of One Hand Clapping: Coal Subsidy Act To Fail?

A Siegel, Energy Smart AlterNet: Environment. May 9, 2008.
How a bad energy bill will fail for the wrong reasons.

A Nuclear Energy Renaissance Wouldn't Solve Our Problems, But It Would Rip Us Off

A Nuclear Energy Renaissance Wouldn't Solve Our Problems, But It Would Rip Us Off

Christian Parenti, The Nation. May 6, 2008.
Talk of a nuclear renaissance is a dangerous distraction from the real changes we need to make to wean ourselves off oil.

Straight Talk About Gas Prices

Straight Talk About Gas Prices

Brad, Sadly No! AlterNet: PEEK. May 1, 2008.
America's political leaders have no one to blame but themselves for skyrocketing gas prices.

Americans Selling Possessions to Stay Afloat

Americans Selling Possessions to Stay Afloat

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville AlterNet: PEEK. April 30, 2008.
In the wake of the housing crash and rising food and energy prices, Americans are pawning their clothes, furniture and more.

The Feds Object To Energy Smart Local Governance

The Feds Object To Energy Smart Local Governance

A Siegel, Energy Smart AlterNet: PEEK. April 30, 2008.
In Montgomery County, energy-smart building codes are opposed by local builders with the backing of the EPA.

Eight Reasons Our Changing World Will Turn You Into an Environmentalist, Like It or Not

Eight Reasons Our Changing World Will Turn You Into an Environmentalist, Like It or Not

AlterNet Staff, AlterNet. April 22, 2008.
The challenges our society faces with depleted energy resources, water shortages, soaring food costs all point to environmental solutions.