Wednesday, November 11, 2009

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The Behind-the-Scenes Struggle Over Ethanol

Obama supports biofuels, but competing interests are fighting over the course of ethanol policy. more >>

Environmental Ballot Initiatives to Watch This Election Day

Look for results on these green measures across the country. more >>

Can the Chevy Volt Survive GM?

The risk of bankruptcy threatens Detroit's most promising futurecar. more >>

John McCain and Barack Obama on Energy Policy and Offshore Drilling

This summer $4-a-gallon gas put energy issues front and center. more >>

Biofuel Makers Push to Boost the Amount of Ethanol Allowed in Gasoline to 20 Percent

Proponents contend higher levels could displace foreign oil, but car makers fret about engine damage. more >>

Obama's Electric Motorcade

If Obama wins, he'll change the White House auto fleet to hybrid plug-ins. more >>

Obama's Economic Plan Calls for Green Jobs

It's one of the few things on which he and John McCain can agree. more >>

What Do Wall Street's Woes Mean for Renewable Energy?

The credit crunch could slow wind and solar projects, but Congress's bailout renews key tax credits. more >>

In Easing Offshore Drilling Ban, House Also Expands Energy Exploration Onshore

The measure would reverse ban on oil shale development and extend credits for renewable energy. more >>

The Mixed Blessings of $100 Oil

With prices heading back toward double digits, we can forget about "energy independence." more >>

A Look at Palin's Role in Alaska's Big Natural Gas Pipeline Project

She signed the deal into law, but it was pushed along by high energy prices and bipartisan support. more >>

4 Ways to Profit From Pickens's Plan

Consider investing in wind, natural gas, and rural towns. more >>

LDK Solar Still Soaring

The Chinese solar firm looks even brighter. more >>

Why T. Boone Pickens Could Be the Best Hope for Wind Energy

The Texas oilman's 'green conversion' is all about business more >>

Ikea to Sell Solar Panels Alongside Kitschy Housewares, Futons, Meatballs

The furniture company is putting $77 million into the development of solar products. more >>

Solar Earnings Soar

It's been a great quarter for LDK, a good one for JASO. more >>

Critics Blast Wal-Mart for Lobbying Against Carbon-Offset Guidelines

Despite its own green efforts, the company thinks the FTC should not define carbon offsets. more >>

Congress Blows Hot and Cold Over Tax Breaks for Wind Energy

Meanwhile, the industry holds its breath to see if a deal can be worked out to avoid a big setback. more >>

New Clock Suggests Water Can Ease Our Energy Problems

But physicists say potatoes have the same potential, which isn’t much. more >>

Investor's Guide to What's Green

A look at companies with a stake in clean energy. more >>

The Next Generation of Alternative Energy

Venture capitalists flirt with solar thermal, algae, and wave power. more >>

Green Funds and ETFs Reduce Your Risk

Alternative-energy choices are growing, from solar to wind power. more >>

3 Gurus of Green Ponder Energy’s Future

Executive roundtable: T.J. Rodgers, Vinod Khosla, and Donald Felsinger. more >>

One Sunny IPO

GT Solar plans an offering. more >>

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