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Ethanol Industry Gets (Temporary) Reprieve from EPA

Ethanol Industry Gets (Temporary) Reprieve from EPA

Ethanol and biodiesel industry groups reacted quite differently to EPA's decision to extend public comment period on the Renewable Fuel Standard.

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Air Forces Nixes Coal-to-Liquids Plant in Montana

Air Forces Nixes Coal-to-Liquids Plant in Montana

The Air Force announced that it is abandoning plans for a controversial coal-to-liquid plant in Montana. The move comes despite previous indications during the Bush administration that the Air Force would be coal-powered by 2011. Coal-to-liquids isn’t exactly the cleanest fuel. In fact, a 50-50 blend of CTL and conventional fuel emits twice the greenhouse gas [...]

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Oil Companies Reject Activists’ Proposals

[Originally posted at Red, Green, & Blue on 5.30.08] Chevron’s annual stockholder meeting held at company headquarters in San Ramon, California, has become a magnet for criticism in recent years as environmental and human rights groups use it to voice their grievances with the company. This year was no different, as protesters with HAZ-MAT suits and [...]

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