How do we save the U.S. from oil and polution and conserve energy?
by Toyota UK Question by dc12volthippy: How do we save the U.S. from oil and polution and conserve energy? I have a few ideas: Drive biodiesel cars Drive electric cars(also advance battery tech) Drive biodiesel-electric hybrid cars(I just thought of that) Drive hydrogen cars Use solar panel technology on a HUGE scale(like a ton of […]
Southern Union Seen Surging Most of Any U.S. Takeover: Real M&A
Southern Union Seen Surging Most of Any U.S. Takeover: Real M&A Traders who profit from acquisitions are betting the bidding war for Southern Union Co. will drive the deal price up more than any other U.S. takeover as Energy Transfer Equity LP and Williams Cos. battle for gas pipelines. Read more on BusinessWeek ‘Clean energy’ […]
U.S. bills target clean energy red tape
U.S. bills target clean energy red tape WASHINGTON, June 15 (UPI) — The goal of U.S. lawmakers should be to encourage renewable energy growth not create legislative roadblocks, the Natural Resources Committee chairman said. Read more on UPI JSC RusHydro – Cooperation Agreement with Reykjavik Geothermal JSC RusHydro – Cooperation Agreement with Reykjavik Geothermal Read […]
Vestas Wind Systems Wins U.S. Order From Enel Green Power for 111 Turbines
Vestas Wind Systems Wins U.S. Order From Enel Green Power for 111 Turbines Vestas Wind Systems A/S said it has received an order from Enel Green Power North America, Inc. for delivery of 111 V90-1.8 MW turbines for a wind-energy project in the U.S. The contract includes a five-year service and maintenance agreement and delivery […]
U.S. Sees Bottom Kill Of Leaky Well After Sept. 6
U.S. Sees Bottom Kill Of Leaky Well After Sept. 6 U.S. Sees Bottom Kill Of Leaky Well After Sept. 6 Read more on FOX Business BP well kill is delayed to next month AFP/Washington BP aims to permanently seal the ruptured Gulf of Mexico oil well in the second week of September, a US official […]
U.S. Energy Secretary Chu at BP Command Center in Houston
A few nice top kill bp images I found: U.S. Energy Secretary Chu at BP Command Center in Houston Image by Deepwater Horizon Response U.S. Energy Secretary Chu at BP Command Center in Houston Image by Deepwater Horizon Response
Europe Lags Behind U.S., China on Biofuels Use
Europe Lags Behind U.S., China on Biofuels Use Europe’s lack of political direction is responsible for the fact that it lags behind the U.S., China and Brazil in biofuel development, according to Novozymes CEO Steen Riisgaard. The top three countries are moving ahead with plans, such as Brazil’s goal to displace 10 percent of global […]
U.S. Navy contracts for solar power
U.S. Navy contracts for solar power LOS ANGELES, July 28 (UPI) — The U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command has tapped AECOM Technology Corp. to develop solar power installations at Navy and Marine bases in six states. United States – AECOM – Solar power – United States Navy – U.S. Navy Read more on UPI
Some forest is being cleared in the U.S. to make way for biofuel crop farming. Is this good/bad for the world?
I’m not sure what to think?!? I know we shouldn’t cut down trees… But I also know that gas emissions are bad and biofuels greatly reduce those. I’ve also heard that there are not enough crops to supply the increasing biofuel requirments. Somebody help!
Who was it that called it a “Conspiracy Theory” that the U.S. Invasion/Occupation was about Oil?
“After five grueling years of war, Iraq’s most cherished prize – its mammoth hydrocarbon reserves – might finally be within reach of Western oil companies. Exxon Mobil, Shell, Total and BP appear set to win no-bid contracts allowing them to work in some of Iraq’s rich oil fields. The negotiations between Iraqi officials and those […]
U.S. to unveil large aid package to win the hearts of Pakistanis
U.S. to unveil large aid package to win the hearts of Pakistanis ISLAMABAD — The U.S. will announce Monday hundreds of millions of dollars worth of civilian aid projects for Pakistan, American officials said, in an attempt to demonstrate that Washington has broadened its relationship with the country, away from just anti-terror cooperation to helping […]
Iranian nuclear scientist back in Tehran with claims of torture by U.S. interrogators
Iranian nuclear scientist back in Tehran with claims of torture by U.S. interrogators An Iranian nuclear scientist claimed Thursday that he suffered extreme mental and physical torture at the hands of U.S…. Read more on Deseret News
what is the U.S. governments agenda for wanting to allow the oil spill to continue?
And / or not allow anyone to assist in cleaning it up? Keeping it from advancing to other states and beaches? Denying Governors equipment to keep the oil off of there beaches? I am not a conspiracy theorist but am just curious…… Why are we not accepting offers from Countries who have had spills like […]
Does Obama’s motorcade of SUVs and Caddys, no hybrid/electric cars, demonstrate his dedication to a GREEN U.S.?
U.S. called upon to monitor abandoned oil wells in Gulf
U.S. called upon to monitor abandoned oil wells in Gulf BLADE NEWS SERVICES NEW ORLEANS – Leading environmental groups and a U.S. senator Wednesay called on the government to pay closer attention to more than 27,000 abandoned oil and gas wells in the Gulf of Mexico and keep them from leaking even more crude into […]
How many Hybrid Electric Vehicles were sold last year in the U.S.?
U.S. History Please Help?
For items 1-5, match each term with its description below. Type the letter of your answer choice in the box below each description. *You will NOT use all the terms. Roe v. Wade migrant farm worker National Organization for Women (NOW) Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) Latino Ralph Nader Japanese American Citizens […]
China Has Indirect Stake in U.S. Reactor Fuel Maker
China Has Indirect Stake in U.S. Reactor Fuel Maker The Chinese government’s sovereign wealth fund is a minority owner in the Noble Group, which bought a stake in America’s only provider of enriched fuel uranium. Read more on New York Times