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Natural gas futures decline on forecasts of moderating weather
Natural gas futures dropped in New York for the first time in five days on forecasts of cooler weather that would limit demand from power plants. more
URI oceanographers find less life on Earth
There is one-third less life on Earth than previously thought, according to a study published by scientists at the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography and researchers in Germany. more
Textron removed from UMass’ list of top polluters
(Updated, 3:30 p.m.)Textron Inc. – the Providence-based company that includes Bell Helicopter and Cessna Aircraft – was removed from the 4th Toxic 100 Air Polluters list released by the Political Economy Research Institute at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. more
EDC grants $1M loan guarantee to eNow Inc.
The R.I. Economic Development Corporation has guaranteed a $1 million loan to eNow Inc., an expanding Providence company that makes solar power systems for trucks. more
National Grid invests $60M to prepare for severe weather seasons
National Grid is investing $60 million in a new system to prepare for the severe weather season and make sure customers who lose power get it back more quickly. more
| 8/27/12
Cape Wind chooses Falmouth as base of operations
Cape Wind Associates plans to base its wind farm operations in Falmouth, Mass., reported the Boston Business Journal. more
| 8/23/12
Barrington Shaw’s bans plastic bags
As the Barrington Town Council discusses banning plastic bags, the local Shaw’s Supermarket announced that it will no longer provide plastic bags to customers at its Barrington store. more
| 8/23/12
Ethanol stays in gasoline even if mandate ends
Ethanol, the best-performing energy commodity this year, is cheaper than gasoline, encouraging refiners to use the biofuel even if President Barack Obama’s administration ends a requirement to do so. more
Oil advances to 3-month high before European debt meetings
Oil climbed to the highest in three months in New York as speculation European leaders meeting this week will make progress on the region’s debt crisis supported prices against forecasts of rising supply in the U.S. more
EPA awards $400K to assess Fall River sites
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will provide two brownfields assessment grants totaling $400,000 to the city of Fall River. more
| 8/20/12
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