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NRC: Burning fossil fuels costs the U.S. $120 billion a year — not counting mercury or climate impacts

October 22, 2009 by Joseph Romm
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A new report from the National Research Council examines and, when possible, estimates “hidden” costs of energy production and use — such as the damage air pollution imposes on human health — that are not reflected in market prices of coal, oil, other energy sources, or the electricity and gasoline produced from them.  The report... [read more]

It's Time to Fight Dirty (Energy)

August 3, 2009 by WattHead Guest Contributor
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By Billy Parish In case you missed it, dirty energy is back to dirty tricks. This time with the help of DC lobbyists, Bonner & Associates, who forged letters to Congressman Tom Perriello of Virgina's 5th District. The letters, written on "official" letterhead from the local NAACP chapter and a Hispanic group, Creciendo Juntos, asked... [read more]