Tag: energy

  • EPA: Carbon Rules Could Ensure Nuclear Power’s Survival

    [Another reason why the dirty energy resistance needs to band together. -Josh] – by Julie Wernau, June 18, 2014, Chicago Tribune Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy said Tuesday that the federal agency’s proposed carbon rules are designed to boost nuclear plants that are struggling to compete. “There are a handful of nuclear facilities that because…

  • Energy Justice Now – A Forum for the Dirty Energy Resistance [June 2014]

    Check out the inaugural June 2014 issue of Energy Justice Network’s new publication, Energy Justice Now! In the June issue of Energy Justice Now (a forum for the dirty energy resistance): -“Why Solidarity is Needed More Than Ever between Coal, Gas and Incinerator Fighters“ -“Public Lands, Dirty Energy“ -“On the Dirty Energy Policy Front“ …and more!!! Please share the June 2014 issue…

  • Massachusetts Grants Millions to Biomass Industry

    [Millions of taxpayer dollars go to polluting biomass incineration under the guise of “clean” energy. -Ed.] –  by Anna Simet, June 5, 2014, Biomass Magazine Massachusetts has dedicated $3.5 million to nine renewable thermal projects in the state through a new grant program, the Massachusetts Renewable Thermal Business Investment Financing Program. Funds for the program are…

  • The Ten Commandments of Movement Solidarity

    After a decade of grassroots advocacy, my personal belief is that the greatest obstacle to positive change in the world isn’t corporations, the government, or the 1%, but lack of movement solidarity. And no, I’m not pretending to be some modern day Moses bringing the divine truths down from the mountain. I’m just someone who…

  • High-Grade Wood Going to Nova Scotia Biomass Incinerator

    – by Tom Ayer , May 12, 2014, Source: Cape Breton Bureau Photo: Erin Pottie, Cape Breton Bureau Top stories in Halifax Business owners in Cape Breton who rely on the forest for a living say high-quality hardwoods are making their way into Nova Scotia Power’s biomass plant in Point Tupper, consuming a wood supply that…

  • EPA Seeks Comments on “Repowering America’s Land Initiative”

    [Contact the EPA at cleanenergy@epa.gov by May 30 and urge them NOT to include biomass energy in their plans. -Ed.]  – Erin Voegele, May 8, 2014, Source: Biomass Magazine The U.S. EPA is seeking public comments on its new draft action plant for the RE-Powering America’s Land Initiative. The program promotes renewable energy development on current and formerly contaminated lands,…

  • The Height of Stupidity? Jet Fuel from Trees

    [Yet another bad idea fueled by the fantasy of infinite growth. -Ed.] – May 9, 2014,  Source: Phys Org A key challenge in the biofuels landscape is to get more advanced biofuels—fuels other than corn ethanol and vegetable oil-based biodiesel—into the transportation pool. Utilization of advanced biofuels is stipulated by the Energy Independence and Security Act; however,…

  • The Height of Stupidity? Jet Fuel from Trees

    [Yet another bad idea fueled by the fantasy of infinite growth. -Ed.] – May 9, 2014,  Source: Phys Org A key challenge in the biofuels landscape is to get more advanced biofuels—fuels other than corn ethanol and vegetable oil-based biodiesel—into the transportation pool. Utilization of advanced biofuels is stipulated by the Energy Independence and Security Act; however,…

  • Call for Submissions: Energy Justice Now

    In June 2014, Energy Justice Network will be launching Energy Justice Now — a first-of-its kind publication reporting on the entire spectrum of the dirty energy resistance and highlighting the voices of community organizers battling fossil fuels, nuclear power, and biomass and trash incineration from sea to shining sea.  We are accepting submissions (200-1,000 words) on any topic relevant…

  • Welcome to Energy Justice Now!

    Welcome to Energy Justice Now, Energy Justice Network’s first monthly newsletter! Energy Justice Now will provide critical reporting on the entire spectrum of the dirty energy resistance, highlighting the voices of community organizers battling fossil fuels, nuclear power, and biomass and waste incineration from sea to shining sea. We are accepting submissions at niaby [at]…