Activists dump coal to oppose approval of dirty Iloilo power plant

Greenpeace activists dumped 200 kilos of coal at the entrance of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Thursday and unfurled a banner with the message ”Atienza, don’t be a climate criminal.” The activists are demanding that Secretary Lito Atienza immediately reject all plans to construct a dangerous coal-fired power plant in Iloilo City. Instead of actual coal,... 

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Sierra Geothermal Power Completes Drilling at Reese River, Nevada

Sierra Geothermal Power Corp. reported today that drilling has been completed at the company’s Reese River Project, Lander County, Nevada. Well 56-4 was successfully drilled to a total depth of 1200 m (3930 ft). Testing for geothermal reservoir characteristics has now begun with results pending. The drilling program was operated by Sierra Geothermal’s US subsidiary. Partial funding of... 

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Texas Utility Admits Coal Plants Will Increase Some Pollutants

In a state that already houses some of the nation’s dirtiest utilities, environmentalists say a plan to build eleven new coal-fired power plants will keep Texas residents “gasping for clean air.” Despite widespread and growing opposition, the project, proposed by TXU, the state’s largest utility company, has the outspoken support of Governor Rick Perry. TXU says the plants...