Alternative Resources

Govt Sells $9 Million In Leases To Geothermal Developers

wsj.com | Posted 05.25.2011

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The U.S. Department of Energy said Tuesday that a federal auction of land leases tied to geothermal power development has generated more than $9 milli...

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Six Flags Plays Green

Earth 911 | Posted 05.25.2011

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Six Flags announced it will undergo a company-wide green pilot program to reduce its overall impact on the environment, starting with four of its them...

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The Obama Challenges

John Bruhns | Posted 05.25.2011

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John Bruhns

As President, Obama will need to confront two costly wars, global terrorism, an economy on the brink and a serious energy crisis. Don't expect immediate change.

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There's No Such Thing as Clean Coal

Michael Brune | Posted 05.25.2011

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Michael Brune

There is no such thing as clean coal. Rather than perpetuate our country's dependence on dirty energy, we can rejuvenate our economy with a transition to truly clean and renewable energy resources.

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The First Death Rattle of Our Unsustainable Economy (Part II)

Rebekah and Stephen Hren | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rebekah and Stephen Hren

Since our current economic system is riddled with contradictions that are forcing its implosion as it abuts the physical limits of our planet, what do we do next?

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The Ungreening of John McCain

Al Meyerhoff | Posted 05.25.2011

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Al Meyerhoff

So far, McCain and Palin have provided nothing but polluted hot air.

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