Coal industry spent a staggering $45 million last year on its deceptive “America’s Power” campaign touting the benefits of so-called “clean coal.” In addition, the coal and electric utility industries spent a jaw-dropping $125 million in the first 9 months of last year lobbying against federal legislation promoting clean energy.
Jan
14
2009
14
2009
Top 5 Bets for Extraterrestrial Life in the Solar System
If we ever do find extraterrestrial life in the solar system, it’s probably much more likely to look like a few cells than a walking-and-talking green man. Nonetheless, finding any kind of life beyond Earth would be extraordinary. Here are our best hopes.
Jan
14
2009
14
2009
Treasury to measure how banks use bailout
Under criticism for its oversight of the federal bailout program, the Treasury Department plans to examine more closely whether institutions that receive money use it to boost lending.
Jan
14
2009
14
2009
You can’t fire me, I’m drunk
Peru’s top court has ruled that workers cannot be fired for being drunk on the job, a decision that was criticized by the government on Wednesday for setting a dangerous precedent.
Jan
14
2009
14
2009
Ricardo Montalban Dies at 88
“Fantasy Island” star Ricardo Montalban passed away today. The cause is, as yet, undisclosed.
Jan
14
2009
14
2009
Insight: United States May Face A ‘Lost Decade’ Like Japan
No one in their right mind thinks the United States could fall victim to a Japanese-like lost decade. After all, the argument goes, US policymakers have the advantage of knowing what their counterparts in Japan did wrong.
Jan
14
2009
14
2009
Glimpse before Big Bang may be possible
New model suggests cosmos unevenness could be imprint from beginning
Jan
14
2009
14
2009
Little Adolf Hitler and Sisters Removed From Home
Adolf and his sisters, JoyceLynn Aryan Nation, 1, and 8-month-old Honszlynn Hinler Jeannie, were removed from their home by New Jersey’s Division of Youth and Family Services.
Jan
14
2009
14
2009
Family of Afghan rape victim cut her open and removed fetus
The mother and brother of a 14-year-old Afghan rape victim face charges after they cut her open and removed her fetus without sedation, it has been reported.
