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UNI sponsoring Solar Energy System summit

By: William Kresse With demand for smaller wind and solar energy systems rising, the University of Northern Iowa's Center for Energy and Environmental Education has partnered with the National Center for Appropriate Technology, the Iowa Renewable Energy Association and A....  More.

 

Effort aimed at green energy to kick off with Longhorn football

When Longhorn football kicks off at home a week from Saturday, so will a brand-new marketing effort aimed at peddling, of all things, green electricity. Texas Longhorns Energy promises customers 100 percent power from Texas wind. "Let your power power the Texas Longhorns," says former star quarterback Colt McCoy, whose family has signed up, in a promotional video. Coach Mack Brown offers ....  More.

 

IndieCade 2010 Announces Finalists For October Festival

Organizers for IndieCade, an annual international festival devoted to independent games, has revealed 32 finalists for its awards, including titles like Limbo and VVVVVV. Now in its fourth year, the IndieCade festival -- taking place from October 8th to the 10th in Culver City, CA, aims to provide exhibitions, conferences, and curated attractions that "encourage, publicize, and cultivate ....  More.

 

Camden International Film Festival Announces Full Schedule

Boston - Camden, Maine – The Camden International Film Festival has announced its full slate of films for the 2010 program, presenting 46 films representing the highest standards in documentary filmmaking from around the world..  More.

 

Inside look at Vestas' Pueblo wind tower plant

If you’ve driven south out of Pueblo in the last year, you’ve probably noticed the giant wind turbine sitting east of the highway. That’s the Vestas Pueblo plant. Continuing Wednesday’s visit by Danish wind energy giant to The ....  More.

 

Get the Knowledge You Need to Make a Sustainable Difference at the Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair

FREDERICKSBURG, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--“The fair provides an outlet for community members to gain invaluable information, discover new resources and demo new products that can benefit future quality of life.” Russel Smith, E.D., TREIA..  More.

 

Gillibrand starts listening tour at Goshen farm

Debate over 2012 Farm Bill already under way in Congress.  More.

 

Increased Labor Day travel expected

STAMFORD -- Richard Falco said he expects to attend a barbecue somewhere upstate this Labor Day weekend, but his travel plans will rely on what effect Hurricane Earl has on Fairfield County..  More.

 

Canadians See Red Over Chinese Potash Takeover

There is a cold north wind brewing in Canada over China's interest in Potash..  More.

 

Sestak admits mistake on $350,000 earmark

U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak , D-7, of Edgmont, who is running for U.S. Senate, admitted Thursday that he made an error with a controversial request for a $350,000 wind energy earmark..  More.

 

Sestak earmark still drawing fire

Document shows ties to for-profit company. WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak says he was unaware of any link between a non-profit and a for-profit company seeking his help in getting federal money..  More.

 

EPA to issue more rules in climate fight

Reuters - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will roll out more regulations on greenhouse gases and other pollution to help fight climate change, but they will not be as strong as action by Congress, a senior administration official said..  More.

 

MSU-Great Falls Students Begin Sustainable Energy Technician Program

Montana has the potential to be a leading state in wind energy production, and the new Sustainable Energy Technician Program at MSU-Great Falls is looking to train students to work in that growing industry..  More.

 

Spread Of Oil from Deepwater Horizon Spill Predicted by Researcher

UC Santa Barbara researcher successfully forecast when and where oil would wash ashore in the Gulf of Mexico.  More.

 

Sec. Hilda Solis: Fighting for Workers This Labor Day

It's become a tradition for labor secretaries to use Labor Day to speak on the status of the American worker. Some have made remarks from podiums. Others have testified on Capitol Hill. I want to talk directly to you -- the American worker..  More.

 

Investing in People, Planet, Progress - SC Johnson Releases 2010 Public Report

With consumer interest in socially responsible companies constantly growing,* SC Johnson today releases its 2010 public report which describes the 124-year old company's investments in people, the planet and its own sustainable progress..  More.

 

Gov. Gary Herbert vows help for Indian country

OGDEN — Gov. Gary Herbert told leaders of Utah's Indian tribes on Thursday that he is committed to help them improve....  More.

 

Local business helps family in need

TAYLORSVILLE — There's an American flag flying full-time at the front door and a pink ribbon cancer awareness poster in....  More.

 

Hurricane Earl closes in on East Coast

HATTERAS ISLAND, North Carolina (Reuters) - Hurricane Earl began to strafe North Carolina's barrier islands with dangerous surf and winds on Thursday as it spun parallel to the U.S. East Coast on a northward trek toward New England and Canada..  More.

 

Intel Wants to Be Inside Everything

Intel is counting on its embedded Atom Processor chips to help break its dependence on the slowing PC market.  More.

 

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