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Solar panels on the White House? Not on Obama's watch.

Environmentalist Bill McKibben and a troupe of college students were disappointed Friday when the Obama administration officials refused to accept a solar panel for use on the White House roof.
Governors prod Washington on renewable energy

Anxious over lack of progress on a new energy bill, a group of 29 state governors has sent the White House and Congress a list of renewable energy recommendations, seeking support for wind and solar projects.
Senate climate bill may drop cap and trade

A compromise climate bill being developed in the Senate may drop controversial cap and trade legislation passed by the House.
UN global warming summit: US, China send strong signals

At Tuesday's UN meeting, Presidents Obama and Hu set down markers for what they expect to achieve at the December climate change summit in Copenhagen.
Nations pledge to fight global warming - but without specifics

Differences between major industrialized nations and developing countries are a stumbling block at a US-sponsored forum.
Are alternative fuels reliving the 1980s?

Today’s slumping oil prices may undermine viability of alt-fuel programs – again.
Brazil defends ethanol in food-versus-fuel fight

President Lula says the largest ethanol exporter makes fuel from sugar, not corn. And there's a sugar surplus.
Brazil defends ethanol in food-versus-fuel fight

President Lula says the largest ethanol exporter makes fuel from sugar, not corn. And there's a sugar surplus.