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Oil and Gas Firms Facing Record Number of Climate Shareholder Resolutions
The oil and gas industry is facing a record number of global warming shareholder resolutions in 2004, with an expansion of such proxy measures to smaller independents, according to a recent analysis.

Vermont Ski Resort Gives Renewable Energy a Lift
Smugglers' Notch Resort has announced a new program that will allow skiers and riders to purchase "green" passes and lift tickets for climate-friendlier skiing and riding at the resort.

Power Giants Agree to Report Climate Emissions to Shareholders
Electric power giants American Electric Power and Cinergy have agreed to report publicly about on how they are responding to growing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas and other emissions.

New Technology Improves Power Plant Efficiency
Researchers have made major strides to improve the efficiency and dramatically reduce emissions of coal-fired power plants by burning a combination of pure oxygen and coal to generate electricity in an advanced power system.

Five Power Companies Commit to Clean Energy and Limits on CO2
Five electric power companies from across the U.S. have become the first U.S. power companies to support a mandatory cap on heat-trapping carbon dioxide emissions and confirm their commitment to clean energy.

EPA Takes First Step to Increase Energy Efficiency of Freight Transport
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched a new partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save energy in the movement of goods.

ACEEE Rates Model Year 2004's 'Greenest' and 'Meanest'
Amid continued public interest in fuel efficiency and growing concern about gas-guzzling SUVs, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy has announced this year's "Greenest" and "Meanest" vehicles.

Green-e Certifies First Canadian Green Tags for U.S. Sale
The Center for Resource Solutions now certifies a Canadian renewable-energy option marketed in the U.S.