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40% power reduction puts LED backlit TVs at the forefront of green technology. More on LED TVs.

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Seaweed farms

One seaweed farm may produce enough biofuel to supply 30% of Japan's fuel consumption. More on Seaweed farms.

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Arctic Ice Photos

Arctic ice and glacier photos were released last week by the Obama Administration. More on Arctic Ice.

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Endangered!

Not only are animals threat- ened with extinction, but also cities and islands. More on Endangered.

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Bleak Realities

Millions face difficult times in the countries most affected by global warming. More on Bleak Realities.

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Jul142009

China builds energy empire while U.S. stalls

by Deb Powers

Once Treasury begins accepting grant applications, the solar industry will create tens of thousands of jobs and spur investment in the clean energy economy.”
Rhone Resch, Solar Energy Industries Association

While President Obama urges Congress to pass green energy bills and Britain faces pushback on renewable energy goals from big business interests, China is turning sun and wind into money The Chinese government has funded the largest wind and solar energy farms in the world and is aiming for higher renewable energy goals. It is now being accused of green protectionism because nearly all renewable energy contracts are being awarded to Chinese companies. The deeper message: green energy is profitable, but the West is slow off the mark.
Read more: New York Times: China seeks dominance in clean energy