by J. Okray | Sep 30, 2010 | Business & Tech, Environment
WASHINGTON — “With a mandate, ethanol tax credit subsidizes gasoline consumption, it subsidizes oil,” said Harry de Gorter, an adviser to the World Bank and World Trade Organization, during a presentation by the CATO Institute on Capitol Hill Thursday. “It...
by Rebecca Dolan | Aug 26, 2010 | Environment
Rebecca Dolan/MNSOcean acidification affects the growth and reproduction of marine life, which can hurt business that rely on fisheries. At a fresh fish market in Washington, a worker ices down the day’s catch. WASHINGTON—There’s a looming threat to our oceans –...
by Rebecca Dolan | Aug 24, 2010 | Environment
Get the Flash Player to see this content. Arlington’s Solar Crepes cart is rolling out a new breed of eco-friendly fare. Rebecca Dolan/MNS WASHINGTON–The Solar Crepes cart is the brainchild of culinary school friends Danna Andrews and Camille Dierksheide....
by Rebecca Dolan | Aug 23, 2010 | Environment
Even though the U.S. Senate seems unable to commit to a plan to reducing the nation’s dependence on fossil fuels, advocates for action on climate change have hope for a fall-back plan to increase wind, solar and other alternative energy. After the summer recess, they...
by Sonja Elmquist | Aug 17, 2010 | Environment, Science + Technology
WASHINGTON — In a multipronged effort to boost “clean coal,” the Obama administration has announced a $1 billion project to demonstrate a new combustion technique, launched studies of where carbon dioxide could be stored underground, and unveiled recommendations...
by Kate Howard | Aug 12, 2010 | Environment
Get the Flash Player to see this content. The House was called back into session to vote on the $26.1 billion State Aid Bill that helps preserve education jobs and boost Medicaid. The bill passed 247-161 with 25 members not voting. Kate...
