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Irena chief wants to map energy
"Another priority was to raise awareness about subsidies received by the fossil fuel sector, he said. Globally these "massive" subsidies amounted to an estimated US$500 billion (Dh1.8 trillion) annually, he said, and remained one of the main factors blocking countries from adopting renewable energy options. When governments help oil companies defray the cost of exploration and production, prices of their end product are kept so artificially low that renewable forms of energy cannot compete."
oil  fossilfuels  energy  uae  subsidies  marketstreet 
december 2010 by shawnbot
Forged letters to congressman anger local groups | Charlottesville Daily Progress
In which a lobbying firm engages in fraud and forgery to fight a cap and trade bill.
corporate  fraud  business  politics  energy 
july 2009 by shawnbot
YouTube - Black Balloons Energy Saving Campaign
An excellent (if not a bit heavy-handed) metaphor for energy consumption.
energy  environment  co2  visualization  video  tumblr 
july 2008 by shawnbot
American Solutions for Winning the Future
"Drill Here. Drill Now. Pay Less." What a bunch of fuckheads.
politics  oil  energy  environment  gingrich 
july 2008 by shawnbot

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