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6 hours ago ago from Biotech
On December 14, at the Copenhagen climate conference, on behalf of President Barack Obama; U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced the launch of a new initiative to promote clean energy technologies in developing countries. Secretary Chu also welcomed progress under the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (MEF) and invited his counterparts in MEF and other countries to a first-ever Clean Energy Ministerial next year.' More ...
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Obama talks weatherization and energy efficiency at a Home Depot in Alexandria, Virginia. (image: reuters.com) Standing in a Home Depot in Alexandria, Virginia, President Obama yesterday made known his most private thoughts on home weatherization. “I know the idea may not be very glamorous, although I get really excited about it,” the president said, according to ABC News . “Here’s what’s sexy about it: saving money.” Rather than ...
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