"Gore Warns Markets Coal Stocks Will Lose Value"
"Former Vice President Gore is warning investors to pull their stock in coal assets or face devastating financial consequences."
Source: The Hill, 08/07/2014
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"Oil Company Helped Collect Evidence for Investigation Into Spill"
"An email shows federal and provincial authorities allowed Canadian Natural Resources Limited, under investigation for a serious oilsands leak, to collect some evidence in the probe."
Source: Toronto Star, 08/07/2014
"Obama Announces $12B in New Aid To Africa Power Sector"
"President Obama unveiled $12 billion in new pledges from the private sector and government institutions on Tuesday to help strengthen Africa's electric power infrastructure."
Source: The Hill, 08/07/2014
"U.S. Court Approves $27.8 Million Deal for Toxic Tennessee Spill"
"A federal judge in Tennessee has approved a $27.8 million settlement from the Tennessee Valley Authority to more than 800 people affected by a 2008 accident that unleashed a wave of toxic coal sludge, plaintiffs' lawyers said Tuesday."
Source: Reuters, 08/06/2014
Natural Gas: Massachusetts Ground Zero for Northeast's Pipeline Fight
"Foes say the proposed 180-mile pipeline would harm Massachusetts' pristine forests and scarce farmlands. Proponents say the natural gas would replace dirtier fuels and stabilize winter heating costs."
Source: Christian Science Monitor, 08/06/2014
"Mexican Congress Approves New Rules for Oil Industry"
"MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s Congress approved on Tuesday a sweeping overhaul of the energy industry that cleared the way for international giants to tap Mexico’s rich reserves of oil and gas."
Source: NY Times, 08/06/2014
8 of 10 Md. Lawmakers Oppose Seismic Testing for Offshore Oil
"Eight Democratic members of Maryland's congressional delegation wrote President Obama Monday urging him to reconsider his administration's plan to allow seismic testing for oil and gas off the mid-Atlantic coast."
Source: Baltimore Sun, 08/05/2014
Mississippi Power, Sierra Club Settle Suit Over Coal Plant Construction
"Mississippi Power will convert from coal to natural gas or retire several units at plants in south Mississippi and Greene County, Alabama, as part of an agreement to end litigation over construction of a coal-fired power plant in Kemper County."
Source: AP, 08/05/2014
"Deal Struck in Colorado Over Vote on Drilling"
"DENVER — Seeking to head off a costly election-year fight over oil and gas drilling that could threaten vulnerable Colorado Democrats, Gov. John W. Hickenlooper said Monday that he had reached a deal to keep two antifracking measures off November’s ballots."
Source: NY Times, 08/05/2014
"A Dozen States File Suit Against New Coal Rules"
"Twelve states filed a lawsuit against the Obama administration on Friday seeking to block an Environmental Protection Agency proposal to regulate coal-fired power plants in an effort to stem climate change."
Source: NY Times, 08/04/2014
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