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May 2, 2008
House Fails to Override Coal Veto (Lawrence Journal-World)
In a dramatic showdown, the Kansas House has voted 80-45, falling four votes short of the required two-thirds majority needed to override Gov. Sebelius' veto of two new coal plants.
EU Lawmakers to Mull Mandatory CO2 Capture by 2025 (Reuters)
European lawmakers are weighing proposals to force EU power stations to capture and store all CO2 emissions by 2025.
Democrats Prep Relief Package to Counter Gas Costs (WSJ)
Top congressional Democrats are moving to propose a temporary "windfall-profits tax" on major oil companies as early as next week, possibly of 25%.
Shell Ditches Renewable Stake amid Fears of a Retreat to Carbons (Guardian)
Shell has dropped its stake in the world's largest offshore wind farm and has been selling off much of its solar business, indicating it would prefer to invest in Canada's more lucrative oil sands.
U.S. to Support Some Solar Power Research (Physorg.com)
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced that it will fund up to $60 million to support the development of concentrating solar power plants.
Growing Ocean Dead Zones Leave Fish Gasping "Dead Zones" (New Scientist)
As global temps rise, "dead zones" containing too little oxygen for fish to breathe are growing at intermediate ocean depths -- between 1,000 to 2,300 feet -- new research has revealed.
Advertising Watchdog Receives Record Complaints over Corporate 'Greenwash' (Guardian)
In 2007, Britain's Advertising Standards Agency received 561 complaints for false "green" claims in 410 ads. That's a fourfold increase over last year, according to a report released this week.
Russian Climate Plans Show Tough Path To UN Treaty (Reuters)
Russia's opposition to any new cuts in CO2 emissions means each of the world's top four emitters are now against making quick reductions, complicating plans for a new UN climate treaty by the end of '09.
