Electric car charging stations power-up in San Francisco
San Francisco (AFP) Feb 19, 2009
Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations went live outside San Francisco's City Hall this week as the mayor vowed that the area will lead the nation in steering away from gasoline-powered cars. "Our goal is to transform the Bay Area into the EV capital of the United States, and a networked infrastructure is essential for the adoption of electric vehicles," said mayor Gavin Newsom. ... read more
China's tax revenue growth slows in 2008: govt
Beijing (AFP) Feb 20, 2009
Stunning growth rates in China's tax revenue reversed sharply late last year as the global economic crisis hit home, the government said Friday. Tax revenue reached 5.4 trillion yuan (790 billion dollars) in 2008, up 18.8 percent from the previous year, the finance ministry said in a statement. But growth in the first half was 33.5 percent, and just 3.2 percent in the final six months of ... more
8 in 10 conflicts in environmental 'hotspots': study
Washington (AFP) Feb 20, 2009
Most conflicts fought in the second half of the last century were waged in biologically diverse, fragile places, with many negative consequences and a few surprising positive ones, a study said Friday. A team of international conservation scientists found that 81 percent of conflicts fought between 1950 and 2000 in which at least 1,000 people died played out in "biodiversity hotspots" from ... more
WCWD Uses Solar To Lock In Electricity Costs With No Out Of Pocket Expense
Richmond CA (SPX) Feb 23, 2009
West County Wastewater District (WCWD), Solar Power Partners and Premier Power Renewable Energy have jointly announced the completion of a solar energy system designed to replace 35 percent of WCWD's annual electricity usage with clean, renewable solar energy at zero out-of-pocket costs. Solar Power Partners, which owns and operates the solar equipment, set up a power purchase agreement ... more
Analysis: Iran wants Turkmen gas
Washington (UPI) Feb 19, 2009
For much of the rush to develop the Caspian's hydrocarbon riches, it's been the Moscow and Washington (and Western Europe) show, with China distantly waiting in the wings.
But Iran is establishing itself as a major friend to its oil- and gas-rich neighbors, despite the strength of its more dominant competitors and the international sanctions in place. Since the death of ... more
New Solar Credits Scheme Will Dumb Down The Benefits Of Solar Power
Canberra, Australia (SPX) Feb 23, 2009
In a joint statement Australia's most prominent sustainability groups say it is imperative the federal government puts an end to the host of inconsistent and confusing solar power policies, or risk Australia's solar future. The statement, submitted to the Department of Climate Change draft Renewable Energy Target (RET) legislation committee, says the government's new Solar Credits Scheme ... more
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