Please enjoy today’s energy debate watch, a collection of news stories and perspectives about energy, environment and climate related issues. These articles are provided to keep Terra Rossa readers informed about the current public energy debate but are not intended to express the views of the blog. Let us know your thoughts on these articles or tell us about other current items of interest in the comment thread below.
Offshore oil drilling opponents are rethinking
Los Angeles Times, Richard Simon & Bob Drogin, 6.18.08
The environmental movement, only recently poised for major advances on global warming and other issues, has suddenly found itself on the defensive as high gasoline prices shift the political climate nationwide and trigger defections by longtime supporters.
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Governor outlines climate change proposals
Portland Business Journal (OR), 6.17.08
All new buildings constructed in Oregon could be required to achieve zero net emissions by 2030 under a set of legislative proposals outlined Tuesday by Gov. Ted Kulongoski.
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EU faces new calls to limit greenhouse gases
International Herald Tribune (France), James Kanter, 6.18.08
The European Environment Agency on Wednesday reported large rises in emissions of carbon dioxide from aviation and shipping, prompting environment officials to redouble calls for regulation.
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Asian real estate market to address climate change
Thaindian, (Thailand), 6.18.08
The real estate markets around Asia and the world will transform quickly and adopt “green building practices,” both in developing new buildings and improving existing ones, as new government policies drive progress towards addressing climate change and other key environmental issues.
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