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Agroforestry and Sustainable Agriculture: Vast Potential to Lower Emissions, Store Carbon
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Agroforestry and Sustainable Agriculture: Vast Potential to Lower Emissions, Store

Andrew Burger July 30, 2009

Fostering widespread development and adoption of agroforestry and sustainable agricultural methods and practices offers the largest, surest practically and economically effective means of mitigating and adapting to climate change, while also addressing energy, food security, economic development and loss of biodiversity, according to a UNEP-World Agroforestry Centre report. Read More

NV Energy Puts Off Coal Plant, Looks to Renewables, Natural Gas
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NV Energy Puts Off Coal Plant, Looks to Renewables, Natural

Andrew Burger February 13, 2009

Nevada's NV Energy is the latest in a growing number of utilities putting off plans to build coal-fired plants and instead looking to natural gas and renewable resources to meet demand. Uncertainty over regulatory approvals, carbon emissions and environmental regulations, and the relative costs and security of alternative fuel sources is being compounded by the financial crisis and recession.Read More

National Renewable Electricity Standard Introduced in the House
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National Renewable Electricity Standard Introduced in the House

Andrew Burger February 11, 2009

Looking to energy policy to address climate change and the recession, Reps. Markey and Platts have introduced bi-partisan legislation in the US House of Representatives that would establish a national renewable electricity standard along the lines of those established by 27 US states and the District of Columbia. Rep. Markey also introduced a bill that aims to cut electricity demand and create jobs by establishing energy efficiency standards for homes and buildings. Read More

Kicking the Fossil Fuel Habit: Germany-US Agree Transatlantic Climate-Energy Pact
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Kicking the Fossil Fuel Habit: Germany-US Agree Transatlantic Climate-Energy Pact

Andrew Burger January 12, 2009

In the wake of launching the "Transatlantic Climate Bridge," reps from Germany and the US, including Frank Loy, the Obama campaign's climate adviser, were on hand to discuss prospects for US leadership at a two-day climate change and energy event in D.C. Read More

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