Tag: Energy
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Democratic Governors Received $3.5 Million in Dirty Energy Money in Last Five Years
As revealed in our new report, The Democratic Governors Association Dirty Energy Money, some of America’s biggest oil and gas companies have donated approximately $3,555,281 to the Democratic Governor’s Association (DGA), since 2008.
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Could Federal Bill Lead to Death of Plastic Bags?
On Earth Day, the bill, Trash Reduction Act of 2013 was introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives. If passed, the bill would place a five-cent fee on single-use plastic and paper bags in every retail location across the country.
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Microgrid Growth Worldwide Looks Impressive
Many new microgrid projects are still under the radar, and many local projects originate organically, without official designations or titles, making them very hard to track. As a sector, however, microgrids are beginning to move into the mainstream, with a greater focus being placed on viable business models.
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Why Colorado Residents Can’t Keep Fracking Industry Out of Their Backyards
The city manager told the council that he thought the city had done a stellar job of answering all questions except the questions concerning public health. But he said that shouldn’t concern the council since the public’s health was a matter of state and federal concern. It was not their responsibility.
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Concerned Citizens of Illinois Protest Fracking Regulation Bill
Twenty concerned citizens occupied Illinois Gov. Pat. Quinn’s office Tuesday to protest his support of a state bill to regulate hydraulic fracturing. After being refused a request for a meeting …