Las ciudades españolas dan la bienvenida la Presidencia Europea

http://femp.es/index.php/femp/noticias/europa/las_ciudades_espa_olas_dan_la_bienvenida_la_presidencia_europea

Checking in on the Community Job Forums: MAYORS STAND UP!!!

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2009/12/30/checking-community-job-forums-mayors-stand

SOUTH AFRICA-Local renewable-energy industry must consolidate to advance ( VIDEO )

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/local-renewable-energy-industry-must-consolidate-to-advance-2009-10-02

Benedicto XVI pide a los gobernantes que inviertan en energía solar

http://www.larazon.es/noticia/3158-benedicto-xvi-pide-a-los-gobernantes-que-inviertan-en-energia-solar

More than 25,000 Additional White House Visitor Records Posted Online

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2009/12/30/more-25000-additional-white-house-visitor-records-posted-online

APPA, ASIF y AEF piden a Industria negociar una nueva regulación fotovoltaica

http://www.energias-renovables.com/paginas/Contenidosecciones.asp?ID=14&Cod=19134&Tipo=&Nombre=Noticias

El Gobierno pone en marcha el Fondo de Economía Sostenible dotado con 20.000 millones de euros para 2010-2011

http://www.la-moncloa.es/ServiciosdePrensa/NotasPrensa/MINECO/_2009/ntpr20091229_ICO.htm

Promoting Openness and Accountability by Making Classification a Two-Way Street

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2009/12/28/promoting-openness-and-accountability-making-classification-a-two-way-street

IOPS-Pension supervisors strengthen global oversight

http://www.iopsweb.org/document/14/0,3343,en_35030657_35030420_43902734_1_1_1_1,00.html

Munich RE-Few major natural catastrophe losses in 2009 General trend confirmed by large number of weather extremes

http://www.munichre.com/en/press/press_releases/2009/2009_12_29_press_release.aspx

Munich RE-Solar power

http://www.munichre.com/en/ts/renewables/solar_power/default.aspx

United Nations Environment Programme-Indian Solar Loan Programme

http://www.uneptie.org/energy/activities/islp/

United Nations Environment Programme-Mediterranean Renewable Energy Programme (MEDREP)

http://www.uneptie.org/energy/activities/medrep/

PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA-ALL MEMBERS

http://www.parliament.gov.za/live/content.php?Item_ID=153

U.S. Chamber Commends Senate Resolution Urging IP Protection for Green Technology

http://www.uschamber.com/press/releases/2009/december/091218ip.htm

New groups join climate lobby fray

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1209/30981.html

Turning Emissions Disclosure Into Business Virtue

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/29/business/energy-environment/29degrees.html

The New Climate Litigation

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703478704574612150621257422.html

State Street sued over 130/30 losses

http://www.globalpensions.com/global-pensions/news/1566648/state-street-sued-130-losses

DOL seeking new fiduciary standard for consultants

http://www.pionline.com/article/20091228/PRINTSUB/312289981

U.S. local government pension costs exceeds $530 billion: govern

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20091223/us_nm/us_states_pension_liabilities_1

SOUTH AFRICA-DA wants municipal power hikes probed

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/da-wants-municipal-power-hikes-probed-2009-12-23-1

German solar industry wants faster subsidy cuts

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5BR1BY20091228

Harnessing the Sun to Store the Wind

http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/28/harnessing-the-sun-to-store-the-wind/

Generating Solar Power After Dark

http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/26/hold-for-playback/

China allocates $104.8b for rural development

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/bizchina/2009-12/26/content_9233313.htm

China adopts amendment to renewable energy law

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2009-12/26/content_9233691.htm

SOUTH AFRICA-SACCI expresses concern over Eskom price hike

http://www.mg.co.za/article/2009-12-21-sacci-expresses-concern-over-eskom-price-hike

Israel needs to cut electricity demand growth

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5BN12120091224

Israeli led class action reaches options backdating settlement

http://www.globalpensions.com/global-pensions/news/1566646/israeli-led-class-action-reaches-largest-options-backdating-settlement

U.S. Financial Regulatory Reform: The Investors’ Perspective (“IWG Report”)

http://www.cii.org/UserFiles/file/resource%20center/correspondence/2009/12-11-09%20Corporate%20Governance%20and%20Strengthening%20Existing%20Regulators%20(2)%20doc%20(final).pdf

The Limits of Private Ordering

http://216.250.243.12/so/The%20Limits%20of%20Private%20Ordering.pdf

ERIC Urges President Obama and Members of Congress to Support Pension Funding Relief

http://www.eric.org/forms/documents/DocumentFormPublic/view?id=1DD080000006A

Coming soon: Broader definition of fiduciary under ERISA

http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091223/FREE/912239983

Groups say current pension funding will curb new jobs

http://www.pionline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091223/REG/912239984

OPEN LETTER TO HEADS OF STATE AT COP 15-U.N. Principles for Responsible Investment

http://www.unpri.org/files/G20letter.pdf

The Copenhagen Accord

http://unfccc.int/files/meetings/cop_15/application/pdf/cop15_cph_auv.pdf

Excerpt: Obama on Disappointment Over Copenhagen Climate Talks ( VIDEO )

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/2009/12/excerpt-obama-on-disappointment-in-copenhagen.html

Industria publica el primer listado provisional de FV de 2010

http://www.energias-renovables.com/paginas/Contenidosecciones.asp?ID=14&Cod=19113&Tipo=&Nombre=Noticias

DOE Grant Helps Company Address 'ACHILLES' HEEL!!! of Photovoltaics'

http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2009/12/22/22greenwire-doe-grant-helps-company-address-achilles-heel-73860.html

Fight Over Solar Power in the Mojave Desert

http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/22/fight-over-solar-power-in-the-mojave-desert/

Desert Vistas vs.??? Solar Power

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/22/business/energy-environment/22solar.html

Ferrostaal Opens First Palestinian Solar Thermal Plant

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS192479541720091204

SOUTH AFRICA-DA wants municipal power hikes probed

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/da-wants-municipal-power-hikes-probed-2009-12-23-1

Towns Tackle ‘Green’ Building Laws

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/20/realestate/20wczo.html

The city that said ‘no’

http://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/2009/1222/The-city-that-said-no

Recovery in Action: "Energy Squads" in the Twin Cities

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2009/12/23/recovery-action-energy-squads-twin-cities

Vice President Biden Hosts Conference Call with Mayors to Discuss Recovery Act Implementation

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/vice-president-biden-hosts-conference-call-with-mayors-discuss-recovery-act-impleme

Abel Caballero pide el apoyo de todos los municipios del mundo a la posición europea sobre cambio climático

http://www.femp.es/index.php/femp/noticias/medio_ambiente/abel_caballero_pide_el_apoyo_de_todos_los_municipios_del_mundo_a_la_posici_n_europea_sobre_cambio_clim_tico

The Power of 86 Million Americans: 1000 Mayors Committed to Climate Action

http://www.usmayors.org/climateprotection/reports/power-of-86-million-1000thMayor.pdf

Feed-In Tariff 2.0

http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/21/feed-in-tariff-20/

The Apollo 5‐Point Plan for Boosting U.S. Clean Energy Job Growth

http://apolloalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/apollo-jobs-bill-proposal-121009.pdf

Climate Change as a Driver for Green Jobs and Innovation

http://www.climatebiz.com/blog/2009/12/18/climate-change-driver-green-jobs-and-innovation

Copenhagen provides negotiation model for WTO: Lamy

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5BK1N520091221

The Issues of Tech Transfer and Intellectual Property in Climate Change Solutions

http://www.climatebiz.com/blog/2009/12/17/issues-tech-transfer-and-intellectual-property-climate-change-solutions

SOUTH AFRICA-Huge investments needed to avoid dangerous climate change

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5BK1N520091221

China says "development right" key in climate talks

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5BK0MQ20091221

MOU-US Securities Investor Protection Corporation and CHINA Securities Investor Protection Fund

http://www.sipc.org/pdf/MOU%20China%202009.pdf

How to invest your 401(k)!???

http://money.cnn.com/2009/11/12/pf/expert/401k_investments.moneymag/index.htm

SEC Approves Stronger Safeguards to Protect Clients’ Assets Controlled by Investment Advisers ( VIDEO )

http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2009/2009-269.htm

SEC Approves Enhanced Disclosure About Risk, Compensation and Corporate Governance ( VIDEO )

http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2009/2009-268.htm

Exchanges and sustainable investment

http://www.world-exchanges.org/sustainability/WFE-ESG.pdf

SEC-PETITION FOR INTERPRETIVE GUIDANCE ON CLIMATE RISK DISCLOSURE

http://www.sec.gov/rules/petitions/2007/petn4-547.pdf

Treasurer Westlund seeks more transparency for investors about climate risks to companies

http://www.ost.state.or.us/News/Releases/2009/112409%20Treasurer%20Westlund%20calls%20for%20corporate%20transparency%20about%20climate%20risks.pdf

Copenhagen Accord

http://unfccc.int/resource/docs/2009/cop15/eng/l07.pdf

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change-Decisions adopted by COP 15 and CMP 5

http://unfccc.int/2860.php

World leaders reach deal on climate change in Copenhagen

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/18/AR2009121800637.html

The Latest Draft Political Agreement at Copenhagen

http://www.scribd.com/doc/24287087/The-Latest-Draft-Political-Agreement-at-Copenhagen

NIOSH Going Green Workshop-Making Green Jobs Safe:Integrating Occupational Safety & Health into Green and Sustainability

http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=SPEECHES&p_id=2119

Learning from the Growth of the Internet -- the New Broadband Grants

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2009/12/17/learning-growth-internet-new-broadband-grants

On the Ground in Copenhagen: Agriculture Secretary Vilsack ( VIDEO )

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2009/12/16/ground-copenhagen-agriculture-secretary-vilsack

Pres. Obama Attends U.N. Climate Change Summit ( VIDEO )

http://www.c-span.org/Watch/Media/2009/12/18/Energy/A/27409/Pres+Obama+Attends+UN+Climate+Change+Summit.aspx

El Presidente aboga por alcanzar un acuerdo justo sobre el cambio climático ( VIDEO )

http://www.la-moncloa.es/ActualidadHome/2009-2/171209-Zapatero.htm

El Gobierno estudia el Plan Anual de Cooperación Internacional 2010

http://www.la-moncloa.es/ServiciosdePrensa/NotasPrensa/MPR/_2009/ntpr20091217_ComisionDelegada.htm

Hillary Rodham Clinton-Remarks at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change ( VIDEO )

http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2009a/12/133734.htm

SOUTH AFRICA-Rich world needs 'ambition' in climate change – Zuma

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/rich-world-needs-ambition-in-climate-change-zuma-2009-12-18

Big Solar Moves East AND AFRICA!!!

http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/17/big-solar-moves-east/

Stressed solar looks beyond Wall St. for capital

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5BH4PT20091218

Brief statement and company reactions to tonight's COP announcement by President Obama

http://www.ceres.org/Page.aspx?pid=1168

U.S. Businesses Praise Today’s Announcement by Secretary Clinton, Following on Heels of Their Call on President Obama to Achieve a Global Climate Deal

http://www.ceres.org/Page.aspx?pid=1167

US CHAMBER-The Latest from Copenhagen

http://www.energyxxi.org/pages/International_Climate.aspx

NAM-Copenhagen

http://www2.nationalreview.com/dest/2009/12/18/limatechangelettertowh121509.pdf

Leading U.S. Businesses Call on President Obama to Achieve a Global Climate Deal

http://www.ceres.org/Page.aspx?pid=1159

US CHAMBER-What a Difference??? a Day Makes

http://www.politico.com/arena/perm/Stephen_D__Eule_CC71AAC3-562F-4844-8BCE-34ED1A9D0248.html

Changing the Way POLITICS Works!!!

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2009/12/16/changing-way-washington-works

Progress Report: The Transformation to a Clean Energy Economy

http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/vice-president-biden/reports/progress-report-transformation-clean-energy-economy

White House to announce $5 billion more tax credits for renewable energy products

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/greenhouse/post/2009/12/white-house-to-announce-5-billion-more-tax-credits-for-renewable-energy-products/1

L.A. utility shelves plans for solar farm near Salton Sea ( PRODUCE ENERGY !!!)

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-la-solar16-2009dec16,0,2282198.story

Jon Stewart Takes Obama to Task Over Weatherization ( VIDEO )

http://www.thefoxnation.com/entertainment/2009/12/08/jon-stewart-takes-obama-task-over-weatherization

The President on Retrofitting Buildings: "Here's What’s Sexy About It: Saving Money ( PRODUCE ENERGY!!! )

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2009/12/15/president-retrofitting-buildings-heres-what-s-sexy-about-it-saving-money

Senator Kerry Delivers Speech at COP15

http://kerry.senate.gov/cfm/record.cfm?id=320808

Senate's Climate Blueprint Raises Expectations for Obama on World Stage

http://www.nytimes.com/cwire/2009/12/11/11climatewire-senates-climate-blueprint-raises-expectations-6454.html

STATE CHAT ( LIVE FROM COPENHAGEN )

https://statedept.connectsolutions.com/uscenter?launcher=false

Stronger Global Partnerships

http://cop15.state.gov/documents/organization/133735.pdf

Secretary Clinton Calls for Broad Operational Agreement on Climate Change

http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2009/dec/133557.htm

Remarks With Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos After Their Meeting ( VIDEO )

http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2009a/12/133526.htm

La Convención sobre Cambio Climático y Sostenibilidad en España compensará todas sus emisiones de CO2

http://www.energias-renovables.com/paginas/Contenidosecciones.asp?ID=14&Cod=19038&Tipo=&Nombre=Inicio

El Plan de Ordenación Municipal de Toledo prohíbe las instalaciones fotovoltaicas

http://www.energias-renovables.com/paginas/Contenidosecciones.asp?ID=14&Cod=19026&Tipo=&Nombre=Noticias

New York, Toronto, Copenhagen Call for ‘Ambitious’ Climate Deal

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601130&sid=asmwwCa2fZmg

World's mayors tackle climate change on their own

http://www.cnbc.com/id/34412193/for/cnbc/

Solar power coming to a store near you

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34364186/ns/technology_and_science-future_of_energy/

Which countries make the grade in solar power?

http://blogs.reuters.com/environment/2009/12/14/which-countries-make-the-grade-in-solar-power/

"Protecting Intellectual Property Rights in a Global Economy: Current Trends and Future Challenges"

http://oversight.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4708:qprotecting-intellectual-property-rights-in-a-global-economy-current-trends-and-future-challengesq&catid=60:hearings&Itemid=28

On the Ground in Copenhagen: Energy Secretary Chu ( VIDEO )

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2009/12/14/ground-copenhagen-energy-secretary-chu

SOUTH AFRICA-Clean energy could be third-largest industrial sector by 2020

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/clean-energy-could-be-third-largest-industrial-sector-by-2020-report-2009-12-11

The Position of Poor Countries at Copenhagen: One Delegate’s View ( VIDEO )

http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/14/the-position-of-poor-countries-at-copenhagen-one-delegates-view/

African protest hits U.N. climate talks in final week

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSGEE5BB07F20091214

Africa cool? on Obama in Copenhagen

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1209/30597.html

China to Block Climate Deal Without African Payouts, Meles Says

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601130&sid=anvc_pvQXRnI

Climate Change as a Development Opportunity

http://blogs.worldbank.org/africacan/climate-change-as-a-development-opportunity

Over $5.5 billion in New Investment for Clean Energy Technology ( Concentrated Solar Power AND PV??? ) in the Middle East and North Africa Region

http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/NEWS/0,,contentMDK:22412791~pagePK:34370~piPK:34424~theSitePK:4607,00.html

Nanotech breakthrough!!!: Self-cleaning solar panels

http://green.yahoo.com/blog/ecogeek/1248/nanotech-breakthrough-self-cleaning-solar-panels.html

Unsubsidized PV!!!!

http://www.photon-magazine.com/news_archiv/details.aspx?cat=News_PI&sub=america&pub=4&parent=2170

Germany ( SPAIN ??? ) shows government role is key to thriving solar industry

http://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-fg-climate-solar12-2009dec12,0,3881677.story

Commerce Deputy Secretary Dennis Hightower Promotes Export Opportunities to SMALL BUSINESSES!!! in the Detroit Area

http://www.commerce.gov/NewsRoom/PressReleases_FactSheets/PROD01_008708

American and European CEOs!!! Urge Climate Commitment in Copenhagen

http://www.businessroundtable.org/sites/default/files/ERT%20Press%20Release%20FINAL.pdf

Businesspeople join the ranks of climate treaty proponents

http://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-fg-climate-corporations12-2009dec12,0,4070192.story

Commerce Department Announces New OPEN GOVERNMENT Initiatives

http://www.commerce.gov/NewsRoom/PressReleases_FactSheets/PROD01_008692

U.S. Department of COMMERCE!!! at COP-15

http://www.commerce.gov/cop15/

U.S.A. MAYORS IN COPENHAGEN TO URGE WORLD LEADERS TO ACT ON CLIMATE PROTECTION

http://www.usmayors.org/pressreleases/uploads/ADVISORY20USCMCOPENHAGEN121409.pdf

FEMP-Pedro Castro reclama el derecho de los Ayuntamientos a participar donde se discutan políticas de Estado

http://www.femp.es/index.php/femp/content/download/9277/88648/file/Nota%20Prensa%20Seminario%20Buen%20Gobierno.pdf

"La Junta recibe más de 300 solicitudes de sus funcionarios para participar en el programa piloto de teletrabajo" ( VIDEO )

http://www.rtve.es/mediateca/videos/20091211/noticias-castilla-leon-informativo-territorial-castilla-leon-11-12-09/647689.shtml

RED.ES - Teletrabajo - Proyecto piloto ( VIDEO )

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DxVAkfYKiM

The Broadband Opportunity and Affordability Act (BOAA)

http://commerce.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressReleases.Detail&PressRelease_id=556ad3e5-97d6-4516-b7a0-1a7a00cbef94&Month=12&Year=2009

European Investment Bank to provide technical assistance for West African electricity network

http://www.eib.org/projects/press/2009/2009-250-european-investment-bank-to-provide-technical-assistance-for-west-african-electricity-network.htm

Renewable energy could be an engine of growth for Africa

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/renewable-energy-could-be-an-engine-of-growth-for-africa-2009-12-10

Catálogo de España Solar-Red Española de Ciudades por el Clima 09

http://www.redciudadesclima.es/index.php?action=detalleNoticia&modul=noticias&id_noticia=178&idiomaList=es

Local governments may have to report billions in extra debt

http://taxdollars.freedomblogging.com/2009/12/08/local-governments-may-have-to-report-billions-in-extra-debt/45921/

INVEST WISELY.Information is the investor’s best tool when it comes to investing wisely

http://investor.gov/

The aliens have landed

http://blogs.ft.com/ftfmblog/2009/12/02/the-aliens-have-landed/

Pay czar puts $500K cap on cash comp of bank, auto execs

http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091211/FREE/912119988/1022/ONLINENEWS

House Approves Wall Street Reform Bill

http://www.opencongress.org/articles/view/1407-House-Approves-Wall-Street-Reform-Bill

House passes sweeping financial reform

http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091211/FREE/912119984

US firms take action on pension risk

http://www.globalpensions.com/global-pensions/news/1565900/us-firms-action-pension-risk

Pensions in Crisis: Europe and Central Asia Regional Policy Note

http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/COUNTRIES/ECAEXT/0,,contentMDK:22410917~pagePK:146736~piPK:226340~theSitePK:258599,00.html

World Bank encourages inflation-linked pension increases

http://www.globalpensions.com/global-pensions/news/1565918/world-bank-encourages-inflation-linked-pension-increases

Copenhagen Climate Change Summit

http://www.oecd.org/document/48/0,3343,en_2649_201185_44230704_1_1_1_1,00.html

Obama’s Nobel Speech: Climate Change As a Security Issue ( INFLATION ISSUE??? )

http://blogs.wsj.com/environmentalcapital/2009/12/10/obamas-nobel-speech-climate-change-as-a-security-issue/

The Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR)??? Act

http://cantwell.senate.gov/issues/CLEARAct.cfm

The hallways at COP are crawling with big private investors who are ready to open their wallets to solve the climate crisis.

http://www.politico.com/arena/perm/Mindy_S___Lubber_2A2532ED-C80D-460C-8EBA-BADF8AF9A499.html

Business struggles to sway U.N. climate talks

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5BA2MA20091211

Attention Shoppers: SOLAR PANELS, Now on Aisle 5

http://www.cnbc.com/id/34383108

Renewable Retail: Buying SOLAR Panels Along With Screwdrivers

http://blogs.wsj.com/environmentalcapital/2009/12/10/renewable-retail-buying-solar-panels-along-with-screwdrivers/

NREL Response to the Report Study of the Effects on Employment of Public Aid to Renewable Energy Sources from King Juan Carlos University ( Spain )

http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy09osti/46261.pdf

Alternative Energy: Lessons from Spain (Part 2 of 2) - VIDEO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVQHDmBu8Fw

Alternative Energy: Lessons from Spain (Part 1 of 2) - VIDEO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5qf4mn1_Ds

El sol que más calienta

http://www.elperiodicodearagon.com/noticias/noticia.asp?pkid=544514

Africa sceptical about Copenhagen climate deal

http://green.yahoo.com/news/afp/20091211/wl_africa_afp/unclimatewarmingethiopiaau.html

Developing nations slam EU climate fund pledge

http://green.yahoo.com/news/afp/20091211/sc_afp/unclimatewarming.html

Bipartisan support for implementing trade agreements...for expanding U.S. exports to create jobs!!!

http://gopleader.gov/UploadedFiles/Trade_Letter_12-11-09.pdf

Sens. Cantwell, Collins Release Alternative Climate Bill

http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=news-000003265135&topic=energy

Kerry, Lieberman, Graham Release Framework for Climate Change and Energy Independence Legislation

http://lieberman.senate.gov/newsroom/release.cfm?id=320687

Clean Energy Jobs and American Power

http://kerry.senate.gov/congress/kglpressconf.cfm

Snowe, Begich Introduce Renewable Energy Research Bill

http://snowe.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressRoom.PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=7953f55e-802a-23ad-4028-0d5d52e9a67a

Small Business Export Enhancement and International Trade Act of 2009

http://sbc.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?a=Files.Serve&File_id=654a7955-174b-460e-8bc4-a07470d5f138

Snowe, Landrieu Introduce Legislation to Bolster Small Business Participation in International Trade

http://snowe.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressRoom.PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=79eae9b8-802a-23ad-4ce1-af3d7546de3b

On the Ground in Copenhagen: COMMERCE!!! Secretary Locke ( VIDEO )

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2009/12/11/ground-copenhagen-commerce-secretary-locke

On the Ground in Copenhagen: Interior Secretary Salazar ( VIDEO )

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2009/12/10/ground-copenhagen-interior-secretary-salazar

El Consejo Asesor de Medio Ambiente analizó las prioridades del MARM bajo la presidencia española de la UE

http://www.la-moncloa.es/ServiciosdePrensa/NotasPrensa/MAPYA/_2009/ntpr20091211_PresidenciaEuropea.htm

LEY DE ECONOMIA SOSTENIBLE

http://www.economiasostenible.gob.es/

Milestone Stormwater Guidance EPA

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2009/12/11/milestone-stormwater-guidance-epa

The First Days of Copenhagen ( VIDEO )

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2009/12/10/first-days-copenhagen

Answering Your Questions on the Open Government Directive

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2009/12/11/answering-your-questions-open-government-directive

WHY OPEN GOVERNMENT MATTERS!!!

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2009/12/09/why-open-government-matters

PROMOTING TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNMENT ( VIDEO )

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2009/12/08/promoting-transparency-government

An Address on Jobs and the Economy by President Barack Obama ( VIDEO )

http://www.brookings.edu/events/2009/1208_jobs_obama.aspx

House Republicans Press Conference on Energy ( VIDEO )

http://www.c-span.org/Watch/Media/2009/12/08/Energy/A/26989/House+Republicans+Press+Conference+on+Energy.aspx

Sen. Kerry: Reid to start climate debate after finishing??? financial reform bill

http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/71335-kerry-reid-to-start-climate-debate-after-financial-reform

In or Out of Office, They Focus on Climate Change

http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=news-000003261265&topic=energy

Congress!!! Should Change Energy-Climate Equation

http://www.rollcall.com/issues/55_62/guest/40989-1.html

The leaked ‘Danish draft’ text of a Copenhagen agreement: an NGO-created storm that will not benefit POOR??? countries?

http://blogs.ft.com/energy-source/2009/12/09/a-draft-text-from-denmark-or-an-ngo-generated-storm-that-will-not-benefit-poor-countries/

Chinese entrepreneurs fight against climate change

http://www.chinadaily.net/2009-12/09/content_9142782.htm

‘Draft text’ triggers Copenhagen furore

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/8e18eca8-e454-11de-a0ea-00144feab49a.html

SOUTH AFRICA-Manuel: Energy CRISIS!!! needs to be taken more seriously

http://www.mg.co.za/article/2009-12-08-manuel-energy-crisis-needs-to-be-taken-more-seriously

SOUTH AFRICA-State ‘ will not raise 2013 renewable energy target’

http://www.businessday.co.za/Articles/Content.aspx?id=88986

Marruecos impulsa el proyecto solar más grande del mundo con el concurso de empresas españolas

http://www.elperiodico.com/default.asp?idpublicacio_PK=46&idioma=CAS&idnoticia_PK=668835&idseccio_PK=1009

Four nations ( US AND SPAIN??? ) outline "green fund" plan for U.N. deal

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B81J520091209

Forum on Jobs and Economic Growth: Expanding Job Opportunities for America’s Workers Through Exports Discussion ( VIDEO )

http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/video/forum-jobs-and-economic-growth-expanding-job-opportunities-america-s-workers-

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY PROTECTION AND GREEN GROWTH

http://www.theglobalipcenter.com/images/reports/gartenrothkopf_ipr_greengrowth.pdf

NAM Says EPA Endangerment Finding Will Hurt Manufacturers' Competitiveness

http://www.nam.org/NewsFromtheNAM.aspx?DID={64346DF6-E522-463E-8BDC-E30F53077A10}

Investors Ask S.E.C. for Climate Reporting

http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/09/investors-ask-sec-for-climate-reporting/

Energy scheme cost proposals branded a ‘fudge’

http://www.professionalpensions.com/professional-pensions/news/1565354/energy-scheme-cost-proposals-branded-fudge

US INFLATION!!! threatens super returns

http://www.globalpensions.com/global-pensions/news/1565117/us-inflation-threatens-super-returns

DOL: Mutual funds offering target-date fund not subject to ERISA

http://www.pionline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091208/DAILYREG/912089985

Labor Department Chats Continue

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2009/12/08/labor-department-chats-continue

Watch, Discuss, Engage at 2:00: Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis Answers Questions on New Regulatory Agenda

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2009/12/07/watch-discuss-engage-200-secretary-labor-hilda-l-solis-answers-questions-new-regulat

Labor chief wants to add annuities to 401(k) mix

http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091207/FREE/912079987/1022/ONLINENEWS

Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Americans Better Prepare for Retirement

http://bingaman.senate.gov/news/20091203-01.cfm

New bill will require income projections in 401(k)

http://www.globalpensions.com/global-pensions/news/1564941/new-require-income-projections-401

SEC's Schapiro: One fiduciary standard needed for all securities professionals

http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091203/FREE/912039979/1022/onlinenews

Schemes urged to act in interests of the planet

http://www.professionalpensions.com/professional-pensions/news/1564796/schemes-urged-act-planet

Institutional investors scoop up $130m in World Bank green bonds

http://www.globalpensions.com/global-pensions/news/1564934/institutional-investors-scoop-usd130m-world-bank-green-bonds

UNITED NATIONS.:Action and ambition for a global deal in Copenhagen

http://www.unep.org/pdf/climatechange/ActionAndAmbitionForGlobalDealInCopenhagen.pdf

Rich Countries Urged to Provide Financing for Poor Ones at Climate Talks

http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/07/rich-countries-urged-to-provide-financing-for-poor-ones-at-climate-talks/

Poorer nations target mid-2010 climate deal: draft

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B63P420091207

"Protecting Intellectual Property Rights In A Global Economy: Current Trends And Future Challenges'

http://oversight.house.gov/index.php?option=com_jcalpro&Itemid=2&extmode=view&extid=104

FULL COMMITTEE HEARING: to receive testimony on the role of grid-scale energy STORAGE in meeting our energy and climate goals

http://energy.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Hearings.Hearing&Hearing_ID=df36b718-e767-4437-7703-c8dfb3ea58cd

Industria resuelve la 4ª convocatoria de 2009 con la inscripción en el registro de 770 nuevas instalaciones fotovoltaicas

http://www.mityc.es/es-ES/GabinetePrensa/NotasPrensa/Paginas/npcuartaconvfotovoltaica09.aspx

Obama Admin Will Speed Reviews of 'Green' Patents

http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2009/12/07/07greenwire-obama-admin-will-speed-reviews-of-green-patent-96355.html

BICEP Companies and Major Utilities Call on Senate for Leadership and Swift Action on Climate & Energy

http://www.ceres.org/Page.aspx?pid=1155

Will Big Business Save the Earth?

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/06/opinion/06diamond.html

NAM Says EPA Endangerment Finding Will Hurt Manufacturers' Competitiveness

http://www.nam.org/NewsFromtheNAM.aspx?DID={64346DF6-E522-463E-8BDC-E30F53077A10}

INDUSTRY reacts to EPA climate ruling

http://green.yahoo.com/news/ap/20091207/ap_on_bi_ge/us_epa_climate_industry.html

Energy Secretary on Climate Change, Economy ( VIDEO )

http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=1352424486&play=1

EPA:" Greenhouse Gas threat is Real" ( VIDEO )

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/34315436#34315436

Obama administration formally declares danger of carbon emissions

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/07/AR2009120701645.html

Fact Sheet -- Proposed Rule: Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule

http://www.epa.gov/NSR/fs20090930action.html

E.P.A. Sets Carbon Crackdown

http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/07/epa-sets-carbon-crackdown/

EPA cleared to regulate emissions as Congress stalls

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE5B628820091207

US government says can regulate carbon

http://green.yahoo.com/news/afp/20091207/sc_afp/unclimatewarmingenvironmentregulateus.html

Climate Change Conversations

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/science/climate-change-conversations.html

LIVE BLOGGING!!!-Climate Conference Dec 7-18

http://live.reuters.com/Event/COP15

TEMPUS FUGIT

http://en.cop15.dk/

SHARE!!! YOUR!!! THOUGHTS!!! On Climate Change AND MORE?!!!

http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/04/share-your-thoughts-on-climate-change/

Medidas de reforma normativa en materia de propiedad intelectual incluidas en el Anteproyecto de Ley de Economía Sostenible

http://www.la-moncloa.es/ServiciosdePrensa/NotasPrensa/MCU/_2009/ntpr20091202_medidas.htm

Youth and the Clean Energy Economy - A Perspective From Youth Working in the Obama Administration ( VIDEOS )

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2009/12/04/youth-and-clean-energy-economy-a-perspective-youth-working-obama-administration

Streaming Live at 3:30: Goals for a Clean Energy Economy in Seattle, WA ( VIDEO )

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2009/12/04/streaming-live-330-goals-a-clean-energy-economy-seattle-wa

California utilities push for SOLAR, wind and carbon-capture projects

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/greenspace/2009/12/solar-power-in-space.html

‘‘International Climate Change Investment Act of 2009’’

http://www.eenews.net/public/25/13404/features/documents/2009/12/04/document_daily_02.pdf

Background on Forum on Jobs and Economic Growth-PARTICIPANTS!

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/background-forum-jobs-and-economic-growth

Watch and Discuss White House Live-JOB FORUM!!!

http://apps.facebook.com/whitehouselive/

SOUTH AFRICA-Energy Minister to brief SA on much-anticipated power-generation road map

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/energy-minister-to-brief-sa-on-much-anticipated-power-generation-road-map-2009-12-02

SOUTH AFRICA-Decision on solar plant will depend on FUNDS!!!, says Peters

http://www.businessday.co.za/Articles/Content.aspx?id=88421

China eyes solar power market ( VIDEO )

http://www.reuters.com/news/video?videoId=8678563&videoChannel=74

100 Percent Renewables by 2030?!!!

http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/01/100-percent-renewables-by-2030/

Individual!!! adviser!!! faces class action over private placements

http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091201/FREE/912019977/1022/ONLINENEWS

Appeal of United Technologies 401(k) ruling fails

http://www.pionline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091202/REG/912029978/1032/LatestNews

SolarCity & US Bancorp Find NEW WAYS!!! to FINANCE!!! Solar Projects

http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2009/11/solarcity-us-bancorp-find-new-ways-to-finance-solar-projects

No Climate Deal? No Problem???, Say Clean Energy Firms

http://www.cnbc.com/id/34224442

WTO-Day 3: Ministers show ‘political ENERGY???’ for ending Doha Round

http://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news09_e/mn09a_02dec09_e.htm

US CHAMBER-Jobs Summit - The Innovation Agenda and GREEN!!! Jobs of the Future

http://www.chamberpost.com/2009/12/jobs-summit---the-innovation-agenda-and-green-jobs-of-the-future.html

US CHAMBER-Jobs Summit and Creating Jobs Across the Country ( VIDEO )

http://www.chamberpost.com/2009/12/jobs-summit-and-creating-jobs-across-the-country.html

Business Revs Up for Carbon Regulation

http://www.cnbc.com/id/33276666

Carbon Regulation Creating Rifts Within American Business

http://www.cnbc.com/id/33118872

Job summit splits economists and business executives

http://www.dailyitem.com/0100_news/local_story_336232559.html

NAM-a letter to the President on today’s White House Forum on Jobs and Economic Growth

http://www.shopfloor.org/wp-content/uploads/letter-to-president-for-wh-jobs-forum.pdf

Groups Petition EPA to Set Greenhouse Gas Limits Under Clean Air Act

http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2009/12/02/02greenwire-groups-petition-epa-to-set-greenhouse-gas-limi-40485.html

Oil companies press industry-enviro group on refinery emissions

http://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/69595-oil-companies-press-industry-enviro-group-on-refinery-emissions

Vilsack: Climate bill to be boon!!! to farmers

http://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/70327-vilsack-climate-bill-to-be-boon-to-farmers

Nine Senators Send Letter to President Obama Emphasizing that Success on Climate Change Requires Global Cooperation

http://brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press_releases/release/?id=2591A1AE-564A-4F00-8A1B-181569FAA1CF

In Letter to Obama, Senators State Conditions for Supporting Climate Bill

http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/03/in-letter-to-obama-senators-state-conditions-for-supporting-climate-bill/

Moderates create Copenhagen wish list

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1209/30167.html

Elusive!!! Goal of Greening U.S. Energy

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/03/business/energy-environment/03greenjobs.html

Moves by U.S., China induce India to do its bit on climate

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/01/AR2009120102591.html

India unveils target to slow carbon emissions

http://green.yahoo.com/news/ap/20091203/ap_on_re_as/climate_india.html

AUSTRALIAN Senate vote on the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme

http://www.climatechange.gov.au/media/whats-new/cprs-outcome.aspx

Australia Risks Piecemeal Climate Law, Citigroup Says

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601130&sid=a2HiwQ9EFJZg

Showdown in Australia Over Climate Bill

http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/01/australian-government-in-turmoil-over-climate-bill/

Australia Parliament Rejects Carbon Trade Laws

http://www.cnbc.com/id/34231291

Rodríguez Zapatero presenta en el Congreso la Estrategia de Economía Sostenible

http://www.la-moncloa.es/ActualidadHome/2009-2/021209Zapatero.htm

La contribución de las energías renovables a la economía española es claramente positiva

http://www.appa.es/descargas/NP_APPA_Estudio_Impacto_ER_Espana.pdf

Energía Fotovoltaica: Una fuente de energía clave para Europa ( Y AFRICA !!! ) en 2020 ???

http://www.appa.es/descargas/ES_Exec%20Briefing_ATK.pdf

SOUTH AFRICA-SA clean energy projects receive $500m!!! global backing

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sa-clean-energy-projects-receive-500m-global-backing-2009-11-25

US Ambassador Kirk Meets with Africa Group Ministers

http://www.ustr.gov/about-us/press-office/blog/2009/december/geneva-update-ambassador-kirk-meets-africa-group-ministers-

Financing Climate Change

http://www.oecd.org/document/16/0,3343,en_2649_34361_43577616_1_1_1_1,00.html

Who needs an ADVISER??? Online investment sites gaining traction

http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091127/FREE/911279997/1022/ONLINENEWS

Boomers unprepared!!! for retirement ( VIDEOS )

http://money.cnn.com/video/pf/2009/02/20/money.revell.munnell.ss4.moneymag

Controversial 401(k) fee SUIT!!! gets new life

http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091130/FREE/911309983/1022/ONLINENEWS

Pension tension on the rise

http://money.cnn.com/2009/11/29/news/pension.pain.fortune/index.htm

Reporting on the Long-Term Sustainability of Public Finances

http://www.ifac.org/Guidance/EXD-Details.php?EDID=0133

Meeting the GOVERNANCE!!! challenges for a stronger, fairer and cleaner economy

http://www.oecd.org/document/22/0,3343,en_2649_34487_44122518_1_1_1_1,00.html

Feds tweak data to keep INFLATION!!! low, hurting seniors and investors, critics say

http://www.pionline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091130/REG/911309998/1032/LatestNews

Treasury Breaks Bread and Shops Ideas From Big Clean-Tech Players

http://www.nytimes.com/cwire/2009/12/01/01climatewire-treasury-breaks-bread-and-shops-ideas-from-bi-2894.html

With an Eye on Copenhagen, Senate Tiptoes Back Into Climate Debate

http://www.nytimes.com/cwire/2009/12/01/01climatewire-with-an-eye-on-copenhagen-senate-tiptoes-bac-21712.html