by Lynn Floyd | Jul 19, 2013 | Uncategorized
California companies fined for emissions The California Air Resources Board has levied fines against several large businesses that failed to properly report their emissions. Fuel refineries, electric utilities, and cement makes did not adhere to the states...
by Lynn Floyd | Jul 19, 2013 | Uncategorized
EPA Chief approved by Senate Gina McCarthy has been selected to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). President Obama originally nominated McCarthy a few months ago, but it wasn’t until this week that the Senate voted to elect her to serve as the...
by Lynn Floyd | Jul 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
300,000 California carbon allowances trade California carbon allowances for delivery in 2013 saw steady demand this week as 300,000 allowances exchanged hands. Price also remained locked in the mid-$14 range, as 2013 California carbon allowances closed the week...
by Lynn Floyd | Jul 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
Shell Energy cutting carbon emissions Following a court decision in Texas, Shell Energy has agreed to commit over $100 million to improve the environmental impact of their operations in the state. One of their facilities near Houston was cited for releasing...
by Lynn Floyd | Jul 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
Dept. of Energy offers $8 billion in climate funding The Obama administration made a push on its environmental agenda when it was announced that upwards of $8 billion in climate funding will be available to power plants seeking to reduce their emissions. The...
