Browsing all articles from February, 2010.
2010 BIO International Convention to Address Global Environmental and Energy Issues
FOXBusiness – Mar 31, 2010
Department of Energy to Invest Nearly $18 Million for Advanced Biofuels User Facility
DOE today announced that the Department’s Lawrence
Berkeley National Laboratory will build an advanced biofuels
process development facility aimed at speeding the
commercialization of advanced biofuels.
Insurance Commissioners Back Off on Climate Change Disclosures
Large U.S. insurance companies were facing
mandatory disclosure to regulators of their financial risks due
to climate change, but a last-minute revision has
placed that disclosure at the discretion of each state and has
prohibited its use in proposed rate changes.
Nissan Leaf Electric Vehicle to Sell for Less Than $33,000
Nissan has announced that its new electric vehicle, the Leaf,
will sell for slightly less than $33,000, and will be available in
some markets by the end of this year. The automaker will
also offer a deal on personal charging docks for customers.
Governors’ Coalition Recommends Federal Initiatives for Wind Power
A coalition of 29 U.S. governors has issued a series of
recommendations to accelerate the adoption of wind power,
including measures to develop both onshore and offshore
resources.