Obama directs government to lead by example on global warming, oil useOctober 6th, 2009 Obama: Government to set global warming exampleWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama wants the federal government to set the example when it comes to global warming. In an executive order signed Monday, Obama required all agencies to do what he wants companies operating power plants, running refineries and making automobiles to do: reduce heat-trapping gases.
Obama directs federal agencies to set targets to reduce their global warming pollutionOctober 5th, 2009 Obama puts government on greenhouse-gas dietWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is putting the federal government on a greenhouse-gas diet. In an executive order signed Monday, Obama directed all agencies to set the first-ever targets for reducing climate-altering pollution from government buildings, fleets and federal workers' commutes.
EPA proposes first-ever permits for greenhouse gases from power plants and factoriesSeptember 30th, 2009 EPA moves to regulate smokestack greenhouse gasesWASHINGTON — Proposed regulations would require power plants, factories and refineries to reduce greenhouse gases by installing the best available technology and improving energy efficiency whenever a facility is significantly changed or built. The Environmental Protection Agency proposal announced Wednesday applies to any industrial plant that emits at least 25,000 tons of greenhouse gases a year.
US to loan over $30 billion for renewable energyJuly 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The US will loan up to $37.5 billion to fund renewable energy projects around the country, the Energy Department said Wednesday. The new loans are part of an effort to stimulate the US economy and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases blamed for global warming.
US energy chief urges China, developing nations to set 2050 greenhouse gas emissions targetsJuly 15th, 2009 US urges China to set 2050 emissions targetsBEIJING — China and other developing countries should join the United States in setting mid-century targets to cut carbon emissions in the battle against global warming, the U.S. energy secretary said Wednesday.
House rejects GOP energy alternatives, sets stage for OK of bill to combat climate changeJune 27th, 2009 House rejects GOP energy alternativeWASHINGTON — The House has rejected a Republican alternative to a Democratic climate bill. The vote set the stage for passage of a bill that for the first time would limit U.S.
Major provisions of House Democrats' climate and energy billJune 25th, 2009 Major provisions of House climate and energy billHighlights of climate bill approved passed by the House:
— Reducing greenhouse gases by 17 percent from 2005 levels by 2020 and 83 percent by 2050 through a cap-and-trade program that allows pollution permits to be bought and sold. — Limiting emissions from major industrial sources, including power plants, factories, refineries and electricity and natural gas distributors.
New York City billboard, Internet widget help the public monitor greenhouse gasesJune 18th, 2009 New York City billboard monitors greenhouse gasesNEW YORK — How are those greenhouse gases doing?
New York City residents and visitors will be able to monitor the situation, thanks to a giant billboard in Manhattan. A widget also will be provided to Web sites and blogs around the world.
3.6 trillion metric tons and rising: NYers can now track greenhouse gases on big billboardJune 18th, 2009 NYC billboard monitors rising greenhouse gasesNEW YORK — New Yorkers have long been able to keep tabs on the national debt, but they now have a highly visible counter to track greenhouse gas emissions. A 70-foot-high billboard outside Madison Square Garden and Pennsylvania Station, not far from the Empire State Building, features a carbon counter.
Greenpeace urges young MPs to lead renewable energy revolutionMay 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - India's young MPs have been urged by NGO Greenpeace to lead a 'renewable energy revolution and save the planet from the gravest danger it faces - climate change'. Greenpeace activists held a demonstration here Thursday outside the 10 Janpath home of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, carrying cutouts of windmills and holding aloft placards that called upon 'young MPs to lead the ministry of new and renewable energy and provide it with the required vision and decisive leadership'.
Island nations want treaty to cut greenhouse gases, worried about rising sea levelsMay 1st, 2009 Island nations want treaty to cut greenhouse gasesUNITED NATIONS — Two small island nations, worried by rising sea levels, proposed drastic global cuts Thursday in the use of hydrofluorocarbons, a class of powerful greenhouse gases commonly used as coolants in refrigerators and air conditioners. Micronesia and Mauritius urged 195 nations that signed on to the U.N.
House climate hearings probe fallout for consumers, jobs and US competitivenessApril 23rd, 2009 House panel probes climate bill's downsidesWASHINGTON — Democratic leaders pushing legislation to curb global warming are hearing from anxious industry and union representatives on how to ease some of the possible downsides: higher energy costs and job losses. Representatives of electric utilities, unions and other energy-intensive industries were to appear before a House subcommittee hearing Thursday to discuss ways to craft a bill so it protects consumers from higher electricity rates.
Electricity providers warn Congress that climate bill will raise energy prices for consumersApril 23rd, 2009 Electricity providers say plan would raise pricesWASHINGTON — Consumers will face higher electricity prices if Congress passes a global warming bill without giving utilities some allowances to emit greenhouse gases, electricity providers warned Thursday. "Revenues associated with pricing greenhouse gases would be returned to the very consumers who would be at risk for paying higher energy prices," said Richard Morgan, who leads the District of Columbia's Public Service Commission.
Chief sponsor of climate bill says dealing with global warming won't be a drag on economyApril 22nd, 2009 Waxman says climate bill won't be drag on economyWASHINGTON — The chief sponsor of a bill that would limit greenhouse gases says his proposal to tackle climate change would spur clean energy development and won't be a drag on the economy. Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., said Wednesday claims by critics that controlling greenhouse gases will undermine the economy ignore the financial benefits of shifting to cleaner energy that does not contribute to global warming.
On second day of hearings on global warming bill, Obama administration could take heatApril 22nd, 2009 House climate hearings put Obama team on hot seatWASHINGTON — Top members of President Barack Obama's energy and environmental team are weighing in on a bill that would curb the emissions blamed for global warming and transform how the nation produces and uses energy. Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson, along with Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, were to spend part of their Earth Day before a House energy panel Wednesday.
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