TransCanada lobbying: Company ramps up pressure on lawmakers

By Corbin Hiar

Canadian company that wants to build oil pipeline through six states increases lobbying in Nebraska and Washington, D.C.

Obama’s ‘smidgen’ of truth on energy efficiency

By FactCheck.Org

The President inaccurately calls out conservatives for failing to offer new green ideas

Excerpts from this story referencing "energy":

"… “the other side” for failing to provide “a smidgen of an idea” for energy efficiency. But it turns out, there is only a smidgen of truth to the pres …"

"… speaking in New York at a March 1 fundraising event when he brought up his energy policies — which have come under attack by Republicans of late …"

"… smidgen of an idea from the other side about how we might want to enhance energy efficiency, how we might want to develop new sources of energy, how we mig …"

"… to enhance energy efficiency, how we might want to develop new sources of energy, how we might want to restore our buildings so they’re energy-efficient, …"

FACT CHECK: TV ad makes slippery claims about Romney's oil connection

By FactCheck.Org

Collaborative pro-Obama TV ad calls out Romney for his $200M 'oil connection', but the claim is a stretch.
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Ohio freight train derails, causing fiery blast

By The Associated Press

Freight train derails, causing fiery blast in Ohio; witness says looked like 'sun exploded'

Daily Disclosure: Sierra Club pushes wind industry tax credit

By Rachael Marcus

The Sierra Club is going after Republican congressmen who oppose a tax credit for wind energy.

Excerpts from this story referencing "energy":

"… Republican congressmen who have opposed renewing a tax credit for the wind energy industry.The Sierra Club so far has taken aim at six Republicans in its pr …"

"… production tax credit. The production tax credit gives owners of renewable energy projects an income tax reduction based on how much electrical output their …"

"… t whereas President Barack Obama has said he supports it.The value of wind energy has been subjected to attacks this year by conservative groups including A …"

"… ations that has drafted model bills to overturn state laws supporting wind energy.Both groups are partially funded by the conservative billionaire Koch brot …"

How an 82-year-old exposed security lapses at nuclear facilities

By R. Jeffrey Smith

How an 82-year-old has upended the lax regulation of the U.S. nuclear weapons establishment.
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Hospitals failing to secure dirty bomb materials

By Aaron Mehta

Hospitals are failing to secure potential dirty bomb materials, says GAO

Detroit refinery expansion adds more Canadian crude, brings more worries

By Jim Morris and Chris Hamby

A conflict in Detroit symbolizes a larger national debate over oil company plans to step up refining of heavier, dirtier crude from Alberta.

Excerpts from this story referencing "energy":

"… , arguing that America would benefit economically and secure a more stable energy source.‘Sacrifice zones’Typically, the refinery expansions are unfoldi …"

Donor profile: Joe Craft

By Michael Beckel

Quick stats on the biggest financial backers of Election 2012

Export push reframes debate over fracking

By Alexandra Duszak

Energy indepedence for the U.S. no longer at issue — exports would help industry's bottom line.

Excerpts from this story referencing "energy":

"… ulic fracturing, or fracking, that backers say will help the nation become energy independent and provide jobs and lower heating costs for Pennsylvanians. …"

"… nsylvanians. But with gas prices collapsing thanks to an unforeseen glut, energy companies are pushing for permission to export the commodity to countries …"

"… “It’s not reality.” For its part, the Marcellus Shale Coalition, an energy industry trade association focused on Pennsylvania, said in a statement th …"

"… e problem, it would mean the idle import facilities might become useful if energy companies converted them to export terminals. But the energy companies’ …"

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