Month: February 2008

EPA Violated the Law by allowing Mercury contamination

  By Health & Environment

February 8th, 2008 Court Rules EPA Violated the Law by Evading Required Power Plant Mercury Reductions The ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit rebuked EPA for attempting to create an illegal loophole for the power generating industry, … EPA unlawfully decided to remove power plants from the most protective requirements of the Clean Air Act, “This decision is a victory for the. . . CONTINUE

Minnesota State Legislators Discuss Oil Reserves Drying Up

  By Peak Oil

Feb 5, 2008 Today, state legislators listened to the dire warnings of an energy leader at the Minnesota State Capitol. The world’s oil reserves are drying up according to Matthew Simmons, an energy investment banker from Houston who has recently written a book on the subject. Simmons says oil production has already peaked and soon supply won’t be able to keep up with demand. CONTINUE