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World NewsAlternative Energy News Saturday September 23rd 2006
Demand, not supply, drives this boom
(The Casper Star Tribune) Wyoming can take some comfort that this energy boom probably will not disintegrate into a bust like the 1980s, an economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City said Wednesday."I do think this is different," Michael Orlando said before speaking about technological innovation with local business and civic leaders at the Petroleum Club.
Democratic hopefuls promote alternative fuels
(Sunbury Daily Item) Strong support of energy independence is just one of the campaign strategies used by Democrats Chris Carney, who is vying for a U.S. House of Representatives seat in the 10th District, and Steve Connelley, a contender for the state House in the 85th District.
Energy fest promotes green living
(Kutztown University The Keystone) The 2nd annual Pennsylvania Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Festival kicks off tomorrow at the Kempton Community Center, just over four miles from Kutztown. The event is being promoted as "a comprehensive regional festival and conference on sustainability and green living."
Mubarak says Egypt to look into nuclear energy
(Tehran Times) Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said that his country would start examining nuclear energy. "We must benefit from sources of new and renewable energy, including peaceful uses of nuclear energy," he said in his closing address to the ruling National Democratic Party conference.
An Investing Lesson From Richard Branson
(Motley Fool UK) Business tycoon Richard Branson is keen to underline his green credentials, too. He has pledged that all future profits from his airlines and train company, which are estimated to be around £1.5b, will be invested in developing energy sources that will contribute less to global warming. But how can we, like Branson, climb aboard the green bandwagon?
VIDEO: Branson Discusses How Al Gore Convinced Him
(Think Progress) Earlier today on Good Morning America, Virgin CEO Richard Branson, who yesterday pledged $3 billion to invest in alternative energy to combat global warming, appeared alongside Al Gore. Branson explained that he was once a global warming skeptic, but after meeting with scientists, reading books, and talking over breakfast with Gore, he became "convinced that the world has a real serious problem.”"
Plugging into the rays of the sun
(San Luis Obispo Tribune) Voler Team Apparel, the maker of cycling clothing, will now power the main building of its factory with a boost of clean energy from 180 newly installed solar panels, covering 5,000 square feet of rooftop. It is the largest system installation for Pacific Energy Co., said Susan Mullen, business manager for the San Luis Obispo firm.
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