Fracking Fan Ernest Moniz Confirmed As U.S. Energy Secretary

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The new DOE secretary's past love affair with coal and natural gas doesn't bode well for America's energy future. Read more →

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EPA Says Ethanol Mandate Isn’t Driving Up Food Prices

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The livestock, pork, poultry and dairy industries, facing high corn prices in a drought year, wanted the renewable fuel standard waived; the Obama administration said no. Read more →

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How Healthy Are Your Local Waterways? New EPA App Tells All

EPA How's My Waterway App

If you've ever wondered if it's really safe to swim in that stream behind your house, the EPA's Waterways app is for you. Read more →

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Green Bread, No Mold, Via Energy Star

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The American Bakers Association and the Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star program agree to work together on greening the nation's bakeries. Read more →

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Energy Star TV Requirements Get Tighter

New Energy Star labeling requirements for new TVs and cable/sat boxes say that by September they will need to be 40% more efficient than conventional models. Read more →

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EPA Heaps Green Power Love On Intel

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Tech giant Intel tops the EPA's updated list of green-power users, getting 2.5 billion kWh and 88 percent of its electricity from various renewable sources. Read more →

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N. Carolina Dorm Is Energy-Saving Champ

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A University of North Carolina dorm slashes its energy use by 35.7% to win the EPA's National Building Competition. Read more →

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Energy Star: What You Need To Know

The Energy Star labeling program, which many consumer electronics and appliances manufacturers take part in, helps consumers choose energy efficient products. This primer will help you learn about this tool. Read more →

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EPA Kicks Off Tougher Energy Star Efficiency Standards For TVs

New Energy Star requirements kicked off by the EPA on May 1 voluntarily target televisions in an attempt to make them, on average, 40 percent more energy efficient compared to standard models. Read more →

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All Future Energy Star Applicants To Be More Heavily Scrutinized

The Energy Star program will now see all of its applicants individually reviewed by the EPA prior to labeling of products as part of a move to shore of the program's visible weaknesses. Read more →

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