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November 19, 2012
Chinese oversupply sees cost of solar panels drop worldwide

Right now we’re seeing a glut of solar panels in the market largely due to an increase in Chinese manufacturers being able to produce panels a lot faster and cheaper than their more established European counterparts thanks to a flood of local Chinese investment in the industry.

October 21, 2012
Solar Power Helps Drive Energy Prices Down in South Australia

The recent uptake of solar and wind energy across South Australia has forced the State’s pricing regulator to reassess wholesale electricity costs, recommending an 8.1% cut to power bills.

September 10, 2012
A Money Pit? GM Losing Nearly $50,000 on Every Chevy Volt Produced

Despite selling a record number of Chevy Volts in August, General Motors is losing money on its plug-in electric hybrid, and a lot of money at that.

August 30, 2012
Growth Rate of Renewable Energy Significant During Obama's Administration

The latest data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) show that non-hydro renewable sources of electricity have grown significantly since Barack Obama took office.

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August 27, 2012
Update: Greenpeace Activists Interrupt Gazprom Drilling Operations Again, Get Blasted From Boat [Video]

Three days after six Greenpeace activists attached themselves to an Arctic offshore oil rig off the coast of Russia, the organization has interrupted the oil rig's operations again today.

August 24, 2012
This Massive Blanket of Haze Cancelled Almost 50 Flights in China [Picture]

A flight cancelled due to "haze" seems a more likely reality for the characters of Half Baked than those of us living in this reality.  However, this was an actuality for travellers in China this past January.

August 24, 2012
China to Spend $382 Billion Reducing Energy Consumption and Pollution

The world's largest emitter and biggest importer of energy, China, has announced it will drop $382 billion in anti-pollution measures and energy conservation projects over the next three and a half years.  It is hoped the investment will cut coal use by 300 million tons annually.

August 17, 2012
Oil and Gas Industry Has the Worst Public Image in America

When the public views your industry with less regard than bankers, lawyers, and government officials, there is serious reason for concern.

The latest Gallup poll has found the oil and gas industry is the least popular business sector in America.  For the second year in a row, the oil and gas industry has scored the most negative overall view by Americans. 

August 15, 2012
DOE to Romney: Clean Energy Creates Jobs, The Wind Industry Proves It

The U.S. Presidential Campaign season has hit full swing, with both candidates evangelizing their platform to the masses.  The economy has proven to be the biggest talking point, and perhaps the most important issue in 2012 election.

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