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First reported 4 hours ago - Updated 4 hours ago - 1 reports

Anti-Fracking Documentary 'Gasland Part II' Gets It Wrong ... Again

Most people recognize that America’s recent natural gas boom ignited an energy renaissance with the potential to put this country on a path--should we choose it--toward North American energy independence and economic growth. But filmmaker Josh Fox ... [Published Breitbart Feed - 4 hours ago]

Entities: Natural Gas, Anti-Fracking, Hydraulic Fracturing

First reported 7 hours ago - Updated 7 hours ago - 1 reports

The Unofficial Guide to Pandora's Promise, a Documentary Film About Nuclear Energy by Robert Stone Premiering in New York City on June 12 and Nationwide on June 14

Editor's Note: Here at NEI, we're keeping a close eye on Pandora's Promise , a documentary film about how many prominent environmentalists have changed their minds about nuclear energy because of concerns about climate change. To see the least, I'm ... [Published NEI Nuclear Notes - 7 hours ago]

Entities: Robert Stone, Nuclear Power, New York City, Anti-Nuclear

First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 1 reports

The miscalculation of ‘climate justice’

Last month, several Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced a resolution with a rather unique take on the environmental debate. According to a report in The Hill , the resolution stated that climate change is hurting women ... [Published WVMetroNews - May 10 2013]

Entities: Chris Foreman, Climate, Michael Shellenberger, Global Warming/Climate Change

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

Documentary: Nuclear Power Isn't So Bad

Directed by Academy Award-nominated Robert Stone, the feature-length documentary "Pandora's Promise" suggests current attitudes and fears about nuclear power may be an overreaction.“It’s an investigative film and researched on fact,” Stone told the audience ... [Published San Clemente Patch - May 09 2013]

Entities: Robert Stone, Nuclear Power, San Onofre, Nuclear, Reactor

First reported May 05 2013 - Updated May 05 2013 - 1 reports

Does Shale Gas Production Alter Climate Change?

The shale gas industry has long thought that the Environmental Protection Agency may undercut its possibilities. But the regulator’s latest unveiling is now fueling the unconventional natural gas, noting that its heat-trapping emissions are much less ... [Published Forbes.com - May 05 2013]

Entities: Shale Gas, Methane, Natural Gas, Global Warming/Climate Change, US Environmental Protection Agency

First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 1 reports

US Environmental Protection Agency

Are Free Markets and Fracking Producing Cleaner Energy?

A new report by the Environmental Protection Agency finds that one of our cheapest sources of energy may be cleaner than we had previously thought:The Environmental Protection Agency has dramatically lowered its estimate of how much of a potent heat-trapping ... [Published Acton Commentary - May 01 2013]

Entities: Hydraulic Fracturing, Methane, US Environmental Protection Agency

First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 1 reports

Fracking study

An Environmental Protection Agency report on methane gas production during hydraulic fracturing undercuts claims by opponents that the controversial method of drilling for natural gas substantially contributes to climate change with increased production ... [Published Watertown Daily Times - May 01 2013]

Entities: Hydraulic Fracturing, Methane, Natural Gas

First reported Apr 30 2013 - Updated Apr 30 2013 - 2 reports

EPA report divides fracking camps

PITTSBURGH | The Environmental Protection Agency has dramatically lowered its estimate of how much of a potent heat-trapping gas leaks during natural gas production, in a shift with major implications for a debate that has divided environmentalists: Does ... [Published Star News Online - Apr 30 2013]

Entities: US Environmental Protection Agency, Methane, Hydraulic Fracturing

First reported Apr 29 2013 - Updated Apr 29 2013 - 1 reports

Greece readies public sector layoffs

ATHENS, Greece — Greece’s Parliament approved an emergency bill Sunday to pave the way for thousands of public sector layoffs and free up 8.8 billion euros ($11.5 billion) in international rescue loans.The bill, which passed in a 168-123 vote, will allow ... [Published Worcester Telegram & Gazette - Apr 29 2013]

Entities: Layoffs, Greece, Sohel Rana, Methane, US Environmental Protection Agency

First reported Apr 29 2013 - Updated Apr 29 2013 - 2 reports

"Climate Justice" Is Largely Just A Progressive Plot Against Capitalism

And an actual injustice to thepoor people of the planet. The founders of the Breakthrough Institute ,Michael Shellenberger and Ted Nordhaus, have sent out an emailintroduction to a terrific new essay by Brookings Institutionpolitical scientist Christopher ... [Published REASON Online - Apr 29 2013]

Entities: Naomi Klein, Michael Shellenberger, Global Warming/Climate Change, Climate

First reported Apr 28 2013 - Updated Apr 29 2013 - 5 reports

IN SUMMARY ...

THE CHANGE: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently dramatically lowered its estimates of how much of a potent greenhouse gas leaks during gas drilling operations, from 214 million metric tons for 2010 to 144 million metric tons, a change of ... [Published Indiana Gazette - Apr 29 2013]

Entities: Greenhouse Gas, Natural Gas, Methane, US Environmental Protection Agency

First reported Apr 13 2013 - Updated Apr 13 2013 - 2 reports

PANDORA’S PROMISE Screening and discussion with filmmaker Robert Stone

PANDORA’S PROMISEScreening and discussion with filmmaker Robert Stone A hit at the Sundance Film Festival, PANDORA’S PROMISE dares to tackle theemerging divide within the environmental movement over nuclear energy throughthe intimately told stories of ... [Published Michele Kearney's Nuclear Wire - Apr 13 2013]

Entities: Robert Stone, Gwyneth Cravens, Michael Shellenberger

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...improve, and that leakage rates will continue to go down," says Michael Shellenberger, president of the Breakthrough Institute in Oakland, Calif. "this should be treated as very good news by anyone concerned about climate change."

Does Shale Gas Production Alter Climate Change? [Published Forbes.com - May 05 2013]

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Anti-Fracking Documentary 'Gasland Part II' Get... [Published Breitbart Feed - 4 hours ago]
The Unofficial Guide to Pandora's Promise, a Do... [Published NEI Nuclear Notes - 7 hours ago]
The miscalculation of ‘climate justice’ [Published WVMetroNews - May 10 2013]
Documentary: Nuclear Power Isn't So Bad [Published San Clemente Patch - May 09 2013]
Building an Enduring Environmental Movement [Published Resilience - May 06 2013]
Does Shale Gas Production Alter Climate Change? [Published Forbes.com - May 05 2013]
Are Free Markets and Fracking Producing Cleaner... [Published Acton Commentary - May 01 2013]
Fracking study [Published Watertown Daily Times - May 01 2013]
CNN Films Announces Acquisition of ‘Pandora’s P... [Published CNN - Apr 30 2013]
EPA report divides fracking camps [Published Star News Online - Apr 30 2013]
EPA Injects Shale Gas Producers with Adrenalin [Published EnergyBiz - Apr 30 2013]
"Climate Justice" Is Largely Just A Progressive... [Published REASON Online - Apr 29 2013]
"Climate Justice" Is Largely Just A Progressive... [Published Hit & Run - Apr 29 2013]
IN SUMMARY ... [Published Indiana Gazette - Apr 29 2013]
EPA says fracking releases LESS greenhouse gas [Published Louisiana Oil and Gas Association - Apr 29 2013]
EPA lowers estimate of methane in fracking process [Published Indiana Gazette - Apr 29 2013]
EPA lowers methane leak estimates during NG pro... [Published Canadian Plant - Apr 29 2013]
Is 'fracking' getting cleaner? EPA says yes [Published MSN News - Apr 29 2013]
Fracking Camps Divided Over Revised EPA Methane... [Published Epoch Times - Apr 29 2013]
Greece readies public sector layoffs [Published Worcester Telegram & Gazette - Apr 29 2013]
US report further divides fracking camps [Published Adelaide Now - Apr 28 2013]
EPA methane report further divides fracking camps [Published Investors Business Daily - Apr 28 2013]
EPA report that lowers methane-leak estimates f... [Published Washington Post - Apr 28 2013]
EPA methane report further divides fracking camps [Published EveningSun.com - Apr 28 2013]
Nobelist Burton Richter on Why the US is Fallin... [Published Michele Kearney's Nuclear Wire - Apr 28 2013]
Peeling Back the Packaging: Center for Sustaina... [Published The Energy Collective - Apr 18 2013]
Drilling standards taking focus [Published Weirton Daily Times - Apr 15 2013]
PANDORA’S PROMISE Screening and discussion with... [Published Michele Kearney's Nuclear Wire - Apr 14 2013]
Fracking coalition upsets groups [Published Abilene Reporter - Apr 14 2013]
PUSH GOES ON FOR HIGH STANDARDS [Published Intelligencer Wheeling News-Register - Apr 14 2013]

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Anti-Fracking Documentary 'Gasland Part II' Get... [Published Breitbart Feed - 4 hours ago] Most people recognize that America’s recent natural gas boom ignited an energy renaissance with the potential to put this country on a path--should we choose it--toward North American energy independence and economic growth. But filmmaker Josh Fox ...
The Unofficial Guide to Pandora's Promise, a Do... [Published NEI Nuclear Notes - 7 hours ago] Editor's Note: Here at NEI, we're keeping a close eye on Pandora's Promise , a documentary film about how many prominent environmentalists have changed their minds about nuclear energy because of concerns about climate change. To see the least, I'm ...
"Climate Justice" Is Largely Just A Progressive... [Published Hit & Run - Apr 29 2013] <p><img alt="Climate Protest" height="165" src="http://cloudfront-assets.reason.com/assets/db/13672584372444.jpg" title="It's always been about politics\|\|\|Piotr Wawrzyniuk\|Dreamstime.com" width="220" style="float: right;"/>And an actual injustice to ...
Nobelist Burton Richter on Why the US is Fallin... [Published Michele Kearney's Nuclear Wire - Apr 28 2013] America’s Nuclear Future Nobelist Burton Richter on Why the US is Falling Behind Michael Shellenberger Ted Nordhaus When it comes to nuclear energy, Dr. Burton Richter is Mr. Credible. Winner of the 1976 Nobel Prize for discovering a newsub-atomic ...
PANDORA’S PROMISE Screening and discussion with... [Published Michele Kearney's Nuclear Wire - Apr 14 2013] PANDORA’S PROMISEScreening and discussion with filmmaker Robert Stone A hit at the Sundance Film Festival, PANDORA’S PROMISE dares to tackle theemerging divide within the environmental movement over nuclear energy throughthe intimately told stories of ...