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.
Govs hear water warning
Casper Star Tribune (WY), Chris Merrill, 7.1.08
Here’s the regional forecast for the 21st century: More frequent, extended droughts in states including Wyoming, Colorado, Idaho and Montana. Less mountain water runoff throughout the Southwest, and increased flooding in California, Oregon and Washington.
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Ga. Judge halts construction of coal-fired plant
Associate Press, Greg Bluestein, 6.30.08
The construction of a coal-fired power plant in Georgia was halted Monday when a judge ruled that the plant’s builders must first obtain a permit from state regulators that limits the amount of carbon dioxide emissions.
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Huntsman initiates global talks on climate change
Salt Lake Tribune (UT), Editorial, 6.30.08
Probably the most telling statement Gov. Jon Huntsman made to reporters at a meeting of the Western Governors Association, as he outlined his plan to take climate change discussions abroad, was, “It isn’t being done at the national level; we know that.”
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UN chief urges rich nations to lead on Africa, climate
Agence France-Presse, 7.1.08
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon appealed Tuesday to rich nations not to backtrack on assistance to Africa and action against climate change at next week’s Group of Eight summit.
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India offers 8 ideals on a climate change policy, but few details
New York Times, Heather Timmons, 7.1.08
The Indian government pledged Monday to devote more attention to renewable energy, water conservation and preserving natural resources in the country’s first climate change plan, but it did not set concrete goals or pledge to cap harmful emissions.
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