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View it in your browser January 5, 2014 WHAT WE'RE FOLLOWING Concern Grows Over Fracking Public Lands On May 16, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced new rules for fracking - or hydraulic fracturing – on public lands that environmental groups say do not go far enough to protect public health. There are more than 1 million fracked wells across the U.S.… Continue Reading » Koalas Under Threat Earlier this month, Australia's Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service (WIRES) rescued a male koala sitting atop the logged remnants of Vittoria State Forest in New South Wales. The koala, sitting out in broad daylight on top of a woodchip pile with trucks and… Continue Reading » Picking Organic Produce On a budget and not sure what to buy organic at the supermarket? The Environmental Working Group (EWG)'s just-released 9th annual "Dirty Dozen" list documents pesticide contamination for 48 popular fruits and vegetables based on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)… Continue Reading » FEATURED BLOGS Where Have All the Oysters Gone? Climate Change May Ruin Your Next Seafood Night Seafood lovers hooked on $1 oyster nights may soon have to find a new source of comfort for the work-week blues. Thanks to an increase of carbon in both the atmosphere and our water bodies (which absorb about a third of all carbon emissions), carbon munching critters like… Continue Reading » Losing Water Water Shortages Are a Major Problem for Future Energy Projects It's easy to get obsessed with climate change as the predominant environmental issue and to neglect the complex interactions of deforestation, biodiversity loss, human population growth, ozone depletion and numerous other factors. One key factor is water, upon which we all… Continue Reading » IN OUR CURRENT ISSUE Eco Laundry Tips Tips to Save Energy, Water and Money Not only is laundry a necessary chore, but it's a huge drain on both water and electricity. The average household does almost 400 loads of laundry each year, requiring 13,500 gallons of water using traditional machines. And the dryer is the second largest energy-consuming… Continue Reading » Fighting for Air How Climate Change Is Leading to More Ozone, More Pollen and More Asthma Problems Jalyssa Moore was three years old when she had her first asthma attack. "When she woke up that morning, she was breathing really heavy," says her mom, Kesher Moore, who lives with her two daughters in Bridgeport, Connecticut. "She was complaining she couldn't… Continue Reading » EARTHTALK Q&A Ocean Sprawl Dear EarthTalk: I recently heard the term "ocean sprawl," which was a new one on me. We all know "sprawl" as it manifests itself above sea level. But in the oceans? Can you enlighten? – Bill Chadwick, Nantucket, MA We are all familiar by now with "urban… Continue Reading » WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT This content is brought to you free by E-The Environmental Magazine, which is published by Earth Action Network, Inc., a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization. Our address is 28 Knight Street, Norwalk, CT 06851. We ask that you Make a tax deductible donation Forward email This email was sent to aquarianm@gmail.com by karen@emagazine.com |   Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. E - The Environmental Magazine | 28 Knight Street | Norwalk | CT | 06851

Enercon Probes Turbine Incident; Which Country Dominates The Blade Market?

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China To Remain Dominant Wind Turbine Blade Market For Foreseeable Future on 09 Jan 2014 by NAW Staff China will remain the leading global consumer of wind turbine rotor blades over the coming years, with its market value expected to increase from almost $2 billion in 2012 to $3.7 billion by 2020, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%, according to a new report from research [read more] Enercon Investigates Turbine Blade Crash In Germany on 08 Jan 2014 by NAW Staff Turbine manufacturer Enercon is looking into why a blade recently crashed to the ground at a German wind farm owned by juwi. According to Enercon, the incident involved an E-126/6 MW wind turbine, and no one was injured. Felix Rehwald, an Enercon spokesperson, tells NAW, "The investigation to determine the [read more]
Study Finds Wind Turbines Do Not Hurt Massachusetts Property Values on 09 Jan 2014 by NAW Staff An independent analysis has found no statistically significant evidence that proximity to a wind turbine affects home values in Massachusetts. The report - commissioned by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and written by researchers from the University of Connecticut and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - examined 122,000 Massachusetts real [read more] EDF Renewable Energy Buys 194 MW Spinning Spur 3 Project In Texas on 09 Jan 2014 by NAW Staff EDF Renewable Energy has acquired the 194 MW Spinning Spur 3 wind project from Cielo Wind Power LP. Spinning Spur 3 is located on approximately 18,000 acres in Oldham County, Texas, roughly 50 miles west of Amarillo. EDF expects the project to reach commercial operation by the end of 2015, [read more] Bullfrog Partners With Municipal Utilities To Bring Nova Scotia Wind Project Online on 09 Jan 2014 by NAW Staff Bullfrog Power, a Canadian provider of green energy, has announced an agreement with Alternative Resource Energy Authority (AREA), a partnership between the Towns of Berwick and Mahone Bay, to source electricity from a proposed wind farm in Nova Scotia. AREA has proposed the seven-turbine wind farm, located near Ellershouse, and [read more] Alstom Secures 48 MW Supply Contract In Japan on 09 Jan 2014 by NAW Staff Alstom has won a contract to supply and supervise the installation and commissioning of 29 turbines for Green Power Hamada Corp. in Japan. The 48 MW wind farm is estimated to be fully operational in 2016. Each 1.67 MW ECO 74 wind turbine features 70-meter towers and will be equipped [read more] DONG Energy Taps A2SEA To Install Gode Offshore Wind Projects on 09 Jan 2014 by NAW Staff A2SEA has signed a contract with DONG Energy to install 97 turbines for the Gode Wind 1 and 2 offshore wind projects, located in the German North Sea. In the first half of 2015, A2SEA will begin installing the Siemens 6 MW turbines, each with a 154-meter rotor. The company [read more] Wind Power Helps Nebraska Utility Meet Record-High Energy Demand on 08 Jan 2014 by NAW Staff The Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) says customers drove up their energy use to battle frigid temperatures on Jan. 6, causing the utility to set a new all-time winter peak for generating electricity. Wind power was there to help. Between the hour of 7 and 8 a.m., NPPD generated an [read more] KCP&L To Nearly Double Wind Power Portfolio With New Purchases on 08 Jan 2014 by NAW Staff Kansas City Power & Light Co. (KCP&L) has announced plans to purchase 400 MW of power from two new wind facilities in the Kansas City region. The company says the agreements will increase its total wind energy portfolio to 939 MW. The first renewable energy facility will be built and [read more] Starwood Teams Up With GE, Citi And Santander To Finance Its First Wind Farm on 08 Jan 2014 by NAW Staff Starwood Energy Group Global LLC, a Connecticut-based private investment firm focused on energy infrastructure, has completed agreements to finance and construct its first wind farm, a 211 MW project 45 miles south of Lubbock, Texas. The Stephens Ranch project, which represents the first of two phases that will total 377 [read more] EDF Sells Majority Stake In California Wind Farm To Marubeni on 08 Jan 2014 by NAW Staff A subsidiary of Japan-based Marubeni Corp. has acquired a 90% interest in the 102.5 MW Shiloh IV wind project from EDF Renewable Energy. The wind farm, located in Solano County, Calif., commenced operations in December 2012 and has a 25-year power purchase agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric. The project [read more] Nordex Supplying Turbines To Finland Wind Project on 08 Jan 2014 by NAW Staff Nordex SE has received a contract from wpd europe GmbH for the delivery and installation of 11 N117/3000 Generation Delta turbines for the Makikangas wind farm. According to Nordex, the wind farm is being built on the west coast of Finland close to the town of Pyhajoki at a site [read more] New Ice Sensor Available For Turbine Nacelles And Met Towers on 08 Jan 2014 by NAW Staff Florida-based New Avionics Corp. has introduced the Ice*Meister Model 9734-SYSTEM, a new compact ice sensor for use on wind power turbine nacelles and meteorological towers. In operation, 9734 is a digital/optical go/no-go ice sensor. Anytime it "sees" that liquid rain has turned to solid ice, 9734 alerts its host system [read more] Renewable NRG Systems - Technical Acc't Managers; Sr. Software Engineer; Marketing Direc. To place an ad within WindJobs, contact Bill O'Connor at 1-203-262-4670 ext. 235, oconnor@nawindpower.com or Christina Stanevich at 1-203-262-4670 ext. 237, cstanevich@nawindpower.com
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Fracking could be bad for babies | Grist

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Peak Oil Is Dead: Long Live Peak Oil!

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Caught in the Cold: Homelessness and the Polar Vortex

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Green Capitalism: The God That Failed

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Message from Senator Durbin

*Re: Fracking regulations at the federal level - Dan

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January 9, 2014

 

 

 

Mr. Daniel Stafford

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Oak Brook, IL 60523-1120

 

Dear Mr. Stafford:

 

Thank you for contacting me about the Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act. I share your concerns and appreciate hearing from you.

 

This bill would amend the Mineral Leasing Act to prohibit the Department of Interior from enforcing any federal regulations regarding hydraulic fracturing in any state that already has regulations, guidance, or permit requirements for hydraulic fracturing.

 

Many are concerned about the use of hydraulic fracturing in natural gas production. Hydraulic fracturing, or the creation of fractures in rocks with highly pressurized liquid, has helped increase natural gas production from unconventional sources. It has raised concerns because of the possibility that underground sources of drinking water may become contaminated.

 

In order to ensure the safety of our citizens and our environment I believe we need strong and consistent fracking regulations.

 

This bill has been referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. I will keep your concerns as I continue to fight for safe and responsible ways to address our energy needs.

 

Thank you again for contacting me. Please feel free to keep in touch.

 

Sincerely,

Richard J. Durbin

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Google Alert - hydrogen, wind, power

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Polar Vortex and Climate Change: Why Rush Limbaugh and Others Are Wrong | Weather Underground

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Solving the Climate Crisis

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If not now, when?

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Dear Daniel, For us here at Climate Reality, the holiday season was a time for celebrating with friends and family and a time for reflecting on what we want to accomplish in the year ahead. And if you're like us, we hope you remembered to include working for a better future among your New Year's resolutions. If one of your resolutions this year is to make a difference in the fight for a safer climate, we have the best way to help you check that off your list early. Join the ranks of our Climate Reality Leadership Corps and apply to our Africa training in Johannesburg, South Africa from March 12-14. Because let's face it, we can't wait any longer to take action on climate change and the solution begins with us. We hope you'll take the next step right now -- and start 2014 off on the right foot. After all, this might be the most important resolution you ever make. All around the world, real people are experiencing the devastating effects of climate change in their every day life. In Australia, 2013 went down in record books as the hottest year ever with bushfires devouring thousands of homes and acres across the country. Extreme rainfall and floods left communities from the Mississippi Valley to Beijing underwater. And parts of Africa suffered record heat and flooding episodes that drove people from their homes. The time to act is now. So take a moment to review your list of resolutions. Then apply to become a Climate Reality Leader today and join former Vice President Al Gore, and nearly 6,000 people in more than 100 countries, including people just like you, who have decided to make a difference. We're counting on you. Our planet is counting on you. Future generations are counting on you. Thank you for your dedication to this important cause, The Climate Reality Team

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States Confirm Well-Water Contamination From Oil And Gas Drilling

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Daily Kos :: Urgent message from United Nations: Wake up before it's too late

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Daily Kos :: Two small changes in the bathroom could improve the environment and your health

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Definition - "Snow Troll":

Climate Change denier who uses a snow storm to deride and deny the fact that climate change is happening. May also believe that Earth is a flat platter around which the universe revolves, with themselves as the pivot point. - Dan

Conservative snow-trolling of global warming expected to reach record highs today | The Raw Story

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First Nations Sue Canadian Government Over Tar Sands | Green Action News | Environmental Activism & Sustainable Living News

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Sorry, conservatives: Antarctic sea ice increase is because of weather, not climate | The Raw Story

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