July 21, 2008: The Ethanol Front Moves Forward
A new Congressional report reveals that many in the Bush Administration initially supported greenhouse gas regulation, but later switched positions under pressure from Vice President Dick Cheney’s office.
From Trash to Energy: Chicago Public Radio reports on efforts to make ethanol from trash.
According to Biofuels Digest, Indiana Ethanol Power struck a waste-to-ethanol deal with a local waste management district.
The bio-refining company POET began construction of a new corn ethanol plant in Indiana and claims it will be one of the most environmentally friendly in existence.
Solar News: Ecogeek argues that recent dips in solar stocks can be traced to the uncertain future of renewable energy tax credits.
New technology may improve solar panel aesthetics.
Two founders of wind energy companies lay down some basics on how to decide if a wind turbine makes sense for your home.
Faced with global scale credit, energy, and food crises, a UK-based group unveiled a plan for a Green New Deal.
California adopted new building standards meant to encourage energy conservation. The California Green Building Standards Code takes effect in about 180 days, but will not become mandatory until 2010.
Partnering with the Natural Resources Defense Council, Major League Baseball is going green this season.
The Los Angeles Times recently profiled some of the hottest trendsetters in California clean-tech.
The new World Edition of the classic Monopoly board game will feature solar and wind-powered utilities.
–Christopher Greenspan
Tags: California Building Codes, Dick Cheney, Ethanol, Green New Deal, Major League Baseball, Solar Panel Aesthetics