Research report says 3Q investment in global cleantech fell 22%; recovery forecast in 2010October 2nd, 2009 Report: Global cleantech investment down 22% in 3QDENVER — New global investment in clean-energy companies fell 22 percent in the third quarter as government financing was offset by tight credit markets, according to new research released Friday. From July to September, new global investment totaled $25.9 billion, down 22 percent from a year ago and off 9 percent from the second quarter, according to London-based New Energy Finance, a global research firm.
Overseer says he's "hamstrung" in suit over Saints investments in film creditsSeptember 24th, 2009 Overseer "hamstrung" in Saints La. tax credit caseNEW ORLEANS — A court-appointed overseer says he's been "hamstrung" in getting the records of a movie studio tied in a $1.7 million investment dispute with members of the New Orleans Saints.
Iran gas pipeline deal is not off, says Murli DeoraSeptember 11th, 2009 LONDON - Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Murli Deora has denied reports that India has quit plans to build a gas pipeline with Iran and Pakistan. No, it's not off, Deora told journalists here Thursday.
Mercury Marine to repay Oklahoma tax credits because it plans to move 380 jobs to Wis.September 9th, 2009 Mercury Marine to repay tax credits to Okla.OKLAHOMA CITY — Boat engine manufacturer Mercury Marine plans to repay tax credits it received from Oklahoma now that it plans to move jobs from the state. Wisconsin-based Mercury Marine revealed the plans in a letter from company President Mark Schwabero to Oklahoma House Speaker Chris Benge and other state lawmakers on Tuesday.
St. Louis woman convicted of poisoning her 2 children, killing 1, gets life in prisonAugust 14th, 2009 Mo. woman gets life in prison for poisoning 2 kidsST. LOUIS, Mo. — A St. Louis woman convicted of poisoning her two children, one of them fatally, will spend the rest of her life in prison.
Shootings reported at Texas Southern University event, spokesman says at least 3 woundedJuly 23rd, 2009 Shootings reported at Texas Southern UniversityHOUSTON — Multiple shootings were reported at a Wednesday night concert on the Texas Southern University campus where a spokeswoman said at least three people were wounded. TSU spokeswoman Eva Pickens tells the Houston Chronicle at least three people were shot at the event hosted by Houston City Council member Peter Brown, who is running for mayor.
Chrysler says it will double government's $4,500 'cash for clunkers' trade-in incentiveJuly 22nd, 2009 Chrysler to double 'cash for clunkers' incentiveAUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Chrysler says it will double the $4,500 government incentive for people to trade in their old gas guzzlers for new vehicles under the "cash for clunkers" program.
Homeowner wants T. Boone Pickens charged with theft over slab where oilman signed nameJuly 14th, 2009 Homeowner wants oilman Pickens charged with theftOKLAHOMA CITY — As a youngster, Texas oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens scratched his name in wet concrete in the driveway of his grandmother's Oklahoma house.
Pickens calls off plans for world's biggest wind farm in TexasJuly 7th, 2009 Pickens calls off massive wind farm in TexasHOUSTON — Plans for the world's largest wind farm in the Texas panhandle have been scrapped, energy baron T. Boone Pickens said Tuesday, and he's looking for a home for 687 giant wind turbines.
Authorities: 8-year-old boy, 2 adult relatives drown at South Carolina poolJune 30th, 2009 8-year-old boy, 2 adult relatives drown in SC poolEASLEY, S.C. — An 8-year-old child and two adults have drowned in a swimming pool at a home in northwestern South Carolina.
Mexico says its $10 billion 'green fund' against climate change better than carbon creditsJune 23rd, 2009 Mexico: 'Green fund' better than carbon creditsMEXICO CITY — Mexican President Felipe Calderon made a push Monday for his proposal for a $10 billion "green fund" as a more efficient way to fight climate change than carbon credits. Calderon spoke at the opening of the latest session of the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate, which brings together representatives of 19 countries and the European Union that together account for 80 percent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions.
Report: US natural gas reserves at record levels, up 35 percent in past 2 years.June 18th, 2009 Report: US natural gas reserves surge 35 percentCOLUMBUS, Ohio — The country's natural gas reserves are much bigger than previously thought, according to a report released Thursday. Thanks to new technology that has allowed producers to drill for gas in shale rock, the Potential Gas Committee in Golden, Colo., said that the country's estimated reserves are 35 percent higher than just two years ago and have reached the highest level since the group started tracking the information 44 years ago.
Expedite gas pipeline construction: DeoraJune 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - With India's gas production set to double in a few months, the construction of a pipeline network should keep pace to enable its equitable distribution, Petroleum Minister Murli Deora said Wednesday. Speaking at a meeting with Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board officials, Deora said both the ministry and the regulator should work together to expedite the construction of trunk pipelines.
Wisconsin lawmakers approve safety alarms for day-care vehicles weeks after baby dies in vanApril 29th, 2009 Wis. lawmakers approve day-care vehicle alarmsMADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin legislators have voted to require day-care providers to install alarm systems in their vehicles to make sure drivers don't leave children behind.
Lawmakers work to save tax credit that produced unexpected windfall for paper companiesApril 23rd, 2009 Paper companies gain support for tax creditWASHINGTON — Lawmakers from paper-producing states vowed Thursday to save a tax credit that has provided an unintended multibillion-dollar windfall to paper companies. Struggling paper companies recently discovered they could qualify for federal tax credits intended to promote the development of alternative fuels because they use a byproduct in the paper-making process as fuel to power their mills.
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