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  • Nike, Starbucks Say Climate Rules Will Help Economy (Update1) Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 6:52PMBy Jim Efstathiou Jr. Nov. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Nike Inc ., Starbucks Corp ., Levi Strauss & Co. and two other U.S. companies called today for aggressive policies to limit global warming to help rescue the country from an economic crisis.
  • Oregon jobless rate climbs sharply Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 6:52PMSALEM — Oregon’s unemployment rate took a sharp jump in October with major industries shedding more than 14,000 jobs as the nation’s financial woes deepened.
  • Environmental group wins spot in eco hall of fame Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 6:39PMOREGON - Roll out the green carpet: Local environmental group Illinois Renewable Energy Association has won national recognition for its work with natural capitalism.
  • Coastal Notes Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 6:20PMThe Oregon State University Extension Service in Lincoln County and the Oregon Coast Community College Small Business Development Center - in conjunction with the South County Issues Forum - are partnering to promote the “buy local” concept while also focusing on issues of becoming locally self-reliant.
  • Ag groups have wishlists for Obama Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 6:19PMTWIN FALLS, Idaho - Following the historic election of Barack Obama as the 44th U.S. president, agriculture groups across the country are hoping the new president will work with them toward meeting the needs and challenges of the food and fiber industry and rural America.
  • Erie County may use wind turbines for power Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 5:53PMVERMILION — Government facilities in Erie County might use wind turbines for power in the future.
  • France to Double Green Share of Electricity Market Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 5:31AMThe market for renewable energy could reach $30 billion in 2012 and foster 120,000 jobs.
  • Policy vacuum throttles green power Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 5:30AMIt was a challenge for renewable energy company Phieco to secure $14.5 million (R148 million) for a proposed 10 megawatt wind farm, but three co-financiers have come to the party with debt and equity funding. The company now faces an even tougher hurdle.
  • Board moving forward on suing county over BMW dealership Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 5:24AMAn ongoing dispute between county administrator Gary Kubic and a Beaufort County board responsible for protecting major corridors could end up in court.
  • November 18, 2008 | 10:48 IST Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 5:18AMKanoria Chemicals & Industries Limited (KCI) is an ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certified leading manufacturer of chemical intermediates in India.KCI has two manufacturing facilities, one at Renukoot in Uttar Pradesh, which manufactures Chlor-Alkalis, Chlorine derivatives and water treatment chemicals; and the second at Ankleshwar in Gujarat, which manufactures Alcohol based intermediates.
  • Chattanooga: SimCenter partners with Y-12 complex Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 5:09AMThe UTC SimCenter has partnered with the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge to research the movement and flow of toxins in the case of chemical warfare, officials announced Monday.
  • Midstate braces for hard freeze Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 5:07AMThe National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a freeze watch for tonight and Wednesday morning, when temperatures are expected to dip into the mid 20s. The sudden switch from air conditioners to heaters comes when many midstate residents are still reeling from high summer power bills.
  • State champion! Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 10:19AMTyler Compton likes pushing himself, “to see how far I can go.” The Buffalo senior went a long way this year, ultimately winning the Class 2 state championship in cross country Saturday at Jefferson City. He is believed to be the first person to win an individual state title for Buffalo.
  • Financial meltdown takes wind out of sails Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 10:14AMIndependent wind producers are facing big hikes in debt costs, raising doubt on whether ambitious construction goals will be met over the next few years, say financing experts.
  • (AFX UK Focus) 2008-11-17 09:40 Glance-STOCKS NEWS EUROPE-Rodriguez shares plunge after sales drop Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 10:05AMSTOCKS NEWS Reuters Results diary Stocks on the move Real-time Equity News
  • Als will host Grey Cup game after beating Eskimos Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 9:27PMLarry Taylor ran two punts back for touchdowns and Avon Coubourne contributed more than 100 yards in total offence as the host Montreal Alouettes beat the Edmonton Eskimos 36-26 in the CFL Eastern Conference final on Saturday afternoon.
  • Leia íntegra da declaração final do G20, em inglês Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 9:05PMNa declaração final da Cúpula do G20, neste sábado em Washington (EUA), os líderes se comprometeram a realizar uma reforma dos mercados financeiros por maior transparência e regulação, e que promova uma maior integridade no sistema. Leia a cobertura completa sobre a crise dos EUA No documento, os líderes do grupo --cujos países representam 85% da economia mundial-- se comprometem a aplicar ...
  • Dutch arrest dozens at Greenpeace chain protest Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 8:47PM Dutch police on Saturday arrested more than 80 Greenpeace activists, many of whom had chained themselves to structures and machinery at the site of a new coal-fired power station in Rotterdam.
  • Canadian wind industry faces delay, rising debt costs: industry financiers Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 8:37PMHALIFAX, N.S. - Independent wind producers are facing big hikes in debt costs, raising doubt on whether ambitious construction goals will be met over the next few years, say financing experts.
  • G20 declaration: Full text Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 8:35PMFull text of declaration by G20 world leaders meeting in Washington to discuss the global financial crisis.
  • Verbatim Text Of G20 Statement -2- Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 8:33PM12. We recognize that these reforms will only be successful if grounded in a commitment to free market principles, including the rule of law, respect for private property, open trade and investment, competitive markets, and efficient, effectively regulated financial systems.
  • Declaration issued after meltdown summit Saturday, November 15, 2008 @ 8:31PMSat, Nov 15, 2008 (12:06 p.m.) 1. We, the leaders of the Group of 20, held an initial meeting in Washington on Nov. 15, 2008, amid serious challenges to the world economy and financial markets.
  • Energy From a Composer Can Fuel a Player?s Flight Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 6:04AMThe violinist Gil Shaham is ideally suited to convey the energetic optimism of Khachaturian?s Violin Concerto, which he performed with the New York Philharmonic on Wednesday.
  • Cleaner Texas air means easier breathing up here Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 6:00AMThe air above Dallas and Fort Worth is clearing, and scientists are saying that’s good news for southern parts of Oklahoma.Better regulation and increased government funding of cleaner energy have resulted in steadily improving air quality in the Dallas area, said Mark Sather, an environmental scientist for the Environmental Protection Agency."We do expect over time that the ozone concentrations ...
  • Warrior Girl Corp to Acquire American Hydro Energy Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 6:00AM Warrior Girl Corp is pleased to announce it has signed a Letter of Intent with American Hydro Energy Company to acquire 100% of their stock in return for restricted shares of common stock of WRGL.
  • Climbing as High as You Can Go in Utah Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 5:56AMClimbers descending from Kings Peak, which at more than 13,500 feet is the highest point in the state.
  • BLM seeks comment on land management plan Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 5:44AMCODY -- Cody area residents met Wednesday with specialists from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, one of a series of meetings across the Big Horn Basin aimed at gathering public input on how the agency should manage public lands over the next two decades.
  • County meeting to prepare Coastsiders for Big Wave Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 11:05PMFor the past eight years, Jeff Peck, founder of Big Wave Group, has been working out the kinks in his business plan to create eco-friendly office space on the Midcoast and simultaneously enhance the lives of people with developmental disabilities.
  • Oklahoma poised to become renewable energy leader Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 10:58PMWednesday, November 12, 2008 at 4:55 p.m. OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- With a huge wind corridor in western Oklahoma and local researchers working on creating biofuels from perennial native grasses, experts say Oklahoma is poised to become a leader in the renewable energy industry.
  • Oklahoma poised to become renewable energy leader Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 10:56PM Associated Press - November 12, 2008 5:45 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - With a huge wind corridor in western Oklahoma and local researchers working on creating biofuels from perennial native...
  • City council strikes fare reductions deal with First Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 10:43PMAberdeen City Council and bus operator First Aberdeen have together negotiated a range of fare reductions. 2008/11/12 00:00:00
  • City council supports new deal to save Glencraft Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 10:42PMAberdeen City Council is pleased to confirm its support in principle for proposals for Glencraft to establish a new social enterprise, with representatives of the Cornerstone charity being invited to join the board. 2008/11/12 00:00:00
  • First wind Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 5:37PMCoventry-based energy company E.ON has installed the first turbine at the Robin Rigg offshore wind farm as part of the company’s multibillion pound UK investment programme.
  • Villeroy & Boch Launches Memento New Glory Washbasin Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 5:18PMPairing its Memento washbasin with its New Glory motif, Villeroy & Boch recently launched a new line, Memento New Glory, combining a modern Bauhaus design with a Baroque aesthetic.
  • Mine wants to be in enterprize zone Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 5:13PMThe area in red, just north of Williamsville, is being targeted for inclusion into the Lincoln-Logan County Enterprise Zone for expansion of the Logan County-based Viper Mine. ICG Illinois, which owns the mine, is also proposing the tract of land marked in yellow, which is adjacent to the mine’s original shaft south of Elkhart, be deleted from the zone.
  • Lessons From A Courageous Contrarian Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 8:40PMRailroad magnate E.H. Harriman knew when to invest into the wind.
  • Cultural nuptials Judson Memorial Church opens its doors to a like-minded theater group Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 8:12PMI, the Culture Project of New York Off-Broadway theater, take thee, Judson Memorial Church, to be my lawfully wedded partner, for richer, for poorer, for better, for worse, in sickness and in health ...
  • ACCOMACK: County again will try to seal Central School deal Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 10:46AMACCOMAC — The Accomack County Board of Supervisors Wednesday authorized County Administrator Steve Miner to negotiate a new, undisclosed deal with New York furniture designer Tucker Robbins, who made an offer well over a year ago to buy Central Middle School for $400,000.
  • Q&A with Representative, District 10 Michael McCaul Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 10:38AMThe following Q & A from Representative Michael McCaul was taken from the League of Women Voters - Austin.
  • Pickens explains his energy strategy Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 10:31AMBillionaire oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens will speak in Bismarck on Monday during the Great Plains Energy Expo, where he will outline his plan for making the United States energy independent. His keynote address is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.
  • Coal gasification plant planned for Schuylkill Co. Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 10:29AMA proposed $400 million coal gasification project in Good Spring will create about 100 jobs and construction is expected to begin in 2010, project officials said Thursday.
  • Holden’s Hutchings, weather cause problems for Spartans Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 5:15AM Moberly’s dream of advancing farther into the Class 3 state football playoffs was washed away forcibly by No. 3 ranked Holden. During a torrential down pour of rain, the undefeated Eagles punished the Spartans winning 43-6 Wednesday in a regional playoff game that ended early in the fourth quarter due to weather conditions and lightning.
  • Segebart, Muhlbauer re-elected to Board of Supervisors Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 10:01PMMark Segebart and Dan Muhlbauer were both re-elected to four-year terms on the Crawford County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. Voters had the choice of three candidates to fill the two positions.
  • About Hammerax Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 9:49PMHammerax has an interesting history based on the life of founder John Stannard. Stannard grew up building instruments, constructing a banjo at age 6 and then building guitars with his father, a piano rebuilder and tuner by trade.
  • Oil leader Pickens to speak on green energy Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 9:40PMT. Boone Pickens will bring his pitch for wind power and natural-gas vehicles to Phoenix on Dec. 11.
  • Obama wins Rockland, and the presidency Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 10:47PM America backed president elect Barack Obama of Illinois at the polls Tuesday, and voters in Rockland were no different.
  • PUBLIC NOTICE OF Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 10:42PMStorm water will be discharged from 3 point source(s) and will be discharged to the following streams: Devils Creek.
  • MFU informational wind meeting set for Oct. 23 in Great Falls Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 10:34PMGREAT FALLS, Mont. n The Montana Farmers Union (MFU), in conjunction with the Great Falls (Mont.) Development Authority and the Cascade County Conservation District, is hosting a meeting prior to the MFU convention on wind energy development in Montana.
  • Enbridge fund units up after company reports Q3 earnings of $5M; hikes dividend Tuesday, November 4, 2008 @ 4:57PMCALGARY - Units of the Enbridge Income Fund (TSX:ENF.UN) rose nearly five per cent Tuesday after the Calgary pipeline operator said its profit jumped 29 per cent in the third quarter and the company hiked its dividend.
  • CIT, Dean Foods, Emerson, Fluor, Tenet, TNS: U.S. Equity Movers Tuesday, November 4, 2008 @ 4:33PMNov. 4 (Bloomberg) -- The following companies are having unusual price changes in U.S. trading today. Stock symbols are in parentheses, and share prices are as of 10:15 a.m. in New York.