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Subsidies for Renewables, Biofuels Dwarfed by Supports for Fossil Fuels 30 Jul 2010, 4:07 pm

Global subsidies for fossil fuels=$557 billion; support for renewables= $43-46 billion.

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US Legislative Update: Recycled Goods; Solar Roofs; And Energy Storage 30 Jul 2010, 4:07 pm

Numerous clean energy bills are moving through the U.S. Congress.

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EPA Rejects Claims of Flawed Climate Science 30 Jul 2010, 4:07 pm

EPA denies 10 petitions to rescind endangerment finding.

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US National Security Requires Cleantech Leadership – Report 30 Jul 2010, 3:07 pm

Military Advisory Board (MAB) of CNA issues report on convergence of cleantech, the economy and national security.

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Arizona Regulators Approve Ambitious Energy Efficiency Target 30 Jul 2010, 3:07 pm

Regulated utilities will be required to reduce electricity sales 22% by 2020.

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Green Week in Review podcast – July 30, 2010 30 Jul 2010, 1:07 pm

Weekly podcast covering top cleantech and environmental news.

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It’s Official: Hottest Decade on Record 29 Jul 2010, 5:07 pm

NOAA releases 2009 State of the Climate report bringing together research from around the world.

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Energy Bill Includes Homestar Program, Hydraulic Fracturing Disclosures 29 Jul 2010, 4:07 pm

Energy bill lacks ambition, but it does have positive elements.

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WCI Releases Comprehensive Plans for Regional Cap and Trade 29 Jul 2010, 4:07 pm

Western Climate Initiative is pushing ahead with plans to begin carbon trading in 2012.

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Global Finalists Announced in Small-Business Challenge 29 Jul 2010, 4:07 pm

World Challenge 10 rewards businesses bringing economic, social and environmental benefits to local communities.

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Weekly Clean Energy Roundup: July 29, 2010 29 Jul 2010, 4:07 pm

Solar Fuels energy hub forms;

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California Renewable Energy Projects Threatened by Federal Delays 29 Jul 2010, 4:07 pm

State says DOE loan guarantee process is holding up projects that must break ground by the end of the year.

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Imminent Alaska Oil Drilling Halted 29 Jul 2010, 7:07 am

Federal court says No Drilling in Alaska’s Chukchi Sea.

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Wind Power Sinks Back to 2007 Levels in 2Q 28 Jul 2010, 5:07 pm

US wind industry is pleading for a federal Renewable Energy Standard to maintain growth in the industry.

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Tough Year for the Wind Industry 28 Jul 2010, 8:07 am

Complex factors converged this year to make it tough for the wind industry.

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