DOE: global output of CO2 jumped by biggest amount on record in '10. Even higher than worst case scenario outlined 4 years ago. 564M tons more than in '09, a 6% increase. My math says that's yearly global CO2 emissions of over 9B tons!
China to begin ban of imported - imported - 100W incandescent bulbs Oct, '12. 60W in Oct '14. Full ban on all incandescents Oct '16. Lighting 12% of China el use now. US, EU also begin phase out next year.
FSLR holding off startup of Vietnam plant until demand picks up.
White House got subpoena from House committee investigating Solyndra.
BLM to lease 3M acres in Alaska reserve next month.
Dead zone in Chesapeake Bay shrinking.
Poll: public supports subsidies for renewables over fossil, nuclear.
Palm oil made into biodiesel produces 50% more CO2 emissions than regular diesel.
Mexico ditched plans for nuclear energy, going with NG.
Study found 12 profitable utilities on list of 30 major corps that paid no US income tax from '08 to '10, and actually saw negative taxes or rebates.
Hitachi, Mitsui planning on spike in ethanol equipment manufacturing.
EU ethanol producers say US producers dumping, calling for probe on illegal subsidies for exporters.
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