Buying Time: The draft energy bill introduced in Congress last week leaves a big hole for the business-as-usual development of traditional coal-fired power plants over the next six years. — WSJ’s Environmental Capital
Cash for Clunkers Under Fire: A growing chorus of critics say cash-for-clunker programs (paying drivers to turn in old gas guzzlers and buy newer, more fuel efficient vehicles) may do little for the planet. — NYT’s Green Inc.
Bright Automotive Can’t Wait: Rocky Mountain Institute spin-off Bright Automotive now plans to unveil its plug-in hybrid car concept on April 21 on Capitol Hill instead of next month in Norway. — Press Release
Tesla and Doomsday: Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk says “Even in the worst case of an Armageddon scenario, I’ll personally refund people [their money] if need be.” — AutoblogGreen
Dangerous Carbon Storage?:More than 145 small environmental and human rights organizations are calling the growing support for charcoal as a means of storing carbon dioxide underground a “dangerous new false solution to climate change.” — CNET’s Green Tech
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