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Last year's large scale oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico brought the world's attention once again to the continued depletion of our fossil fuels. Our constant quest to find new, sustainable, renewable forms of energy to power our planet continues apace as we seek out new ways of improving energy efficiency and protecting our environment.

An insider's account of an informal meeting of people and organizations dedicated to improving the environment STAR ISLAND - Renewable energy - Sustainable energy - Energy development - Fossil fuel

I have recently moved to Oregon and I just attended my first energy hearing on the West Coast. As someone who comes from the Southeast US, it was extremely refreshing to be at a hearing that was about a regional energy plan focused on efficiency, conservation and renewable energy and NOT about any new coal or nuclear plants or reducing mining protections! The plan was created by the Northwest Power and Conservation Council , a group created by Congress to give the citizens of Idaho, Montana

So far, my call is right on track: “ I predict U.S. carbon dioxide emissions peaked in 2007! ” Year-to-date, coal-fired plants contributed 46.1 percent of the Nation’s electric power. In fact, Ken Bossong of the SUN DAY Campaign notes that in April, wind, solar, hydro, biomass and other clean energy sources that never run out hit 13% of total electrical ouput. Coal on the slide as renewables top 11 per cent of US power mix The renewable energy revolution under way in the US