Plants help curb global warming by releasing particles that reflect sunlight back into space: study | The Raw Story

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/04/30/plants-help-curb-global-warming-by-releasing-particles-that-reflect-sunlight-back-into-space-study/

Global carbon dioxide levels on pace to hit ‘sobering milestone’ of 400ppm | The Raw Story

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/04/29/global-carbon-dioxide-levels-on-pace-to-hit-sobering-milestone-of-400ppm/

WINDPOWER 2013 - Chicago

http://www.windpowerexpo.org/2013/

This weekend, May 5-8, McCormick Place.

Hosted by AWEA, (American Wind Energy Association, www.awea.org ) this is the premier wind energy expo for North America.

World on the verge of a new industrial revolution: Mass 3D printing | The Raw Story

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/04/28/world-on-the-verge-of-a-new-industrial-revolution-mass-3d-printing/

Sharp bee population decline forces EU to consider ban on pesticides | The Raw Story

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/04/29/sharp-bee-population-decline-forces-eu-to-consider-ban-on-pesticides/

Mediterranean diet found to reduce risk of dementia | The Raw Story

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/04/29/mediterranean-diet-found-to-reduce-risk-of-dementia/

China rapidly becoming global climate change leader | The Raw Story

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/04/28/china-rapidly-becoming-global-climate-change-leader/

Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » Pate’s DuPage is becoming unrecognizable

http://capitolfax.com/2013/04/26/pates-dupage-is-becoming-unrecognizable/

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How the Prison-Industrial Complex Destroys Lives

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AWEA Names New CEO; Renewable Portfolio Standard Survives Attack

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Meet Tom Kiernan, The Man Tasked With Leading The U.S. Wind Industry by Mark Del Franco, Apr. 25, 2013 On April 25, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) named Tom Kiernan its next CEO. Kiernan takes over for former policy director Robert Gramlich, who was named interim CEO following Denise Bode's Dec. 14, 2012, resignation. Although Kiernan does not officially begin at AWEA until May 28, he will be [read more] Bill To Repeal North Carolina's Renewable Portfolio Standard Dies In Committee by NAW Staff, Apr. 25, 2013 The North Carolina General Assembly's Public Utilities and Energy Committee on Wednesday voted down H.B.298, legislation that would have repealed the state's Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (REPS). H.B.298, introduced by State Rep. Mike Hager in March, passed in a state House committee earlier this month before being [read more] AWC Study Confirms Feasibility Of Paulsboro Marine Terminal Site by NAW Staff, Apr. 25, 2013 A study commissioned by the Atlantic Wind Connection (AWC) on the "build feasibility" of constructing offshore converter platforms for the New Jersey Energy Link (NJEL) concludes that it is feasible to fabricate the 20,000-ton converter platforms at the Paulsboro Marine Terminal (PMT). The NJEL will be an offshore electrical transmission [read more] Clean Line Energy Agrees To Acquire New Mexico Transmission Project by NAW Staff, Apr. 25, 2013 Houston-based Clean Line Energy Partners has signed an agreement to acquire Power Network New Mexico. The acquisition will be completed pending receipt of a regulatory approval. Power Network and the New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority (RETA) are jointly developing the Power Network transmission project, which consists of a proposed [read more] Alstom Signs MOU For Tall Hybrid Tower Design by NAW Staff, Apr. 25, 2013 Alstom has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Germany-based wind energy planning and construction services provider Max Bogl Wind AG for the design and construction of a 139-meter hybrid tower for its ECO 122 onshore wind turbines. The company says the MOU will also cover a technology partnership for [read more] New Battery Design Could Help Solar And Wind Power The Grid by NAW Staff, Apr. 25, 2013 Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University have designed a low-cost, long-life "flow" battery that could enable solar and wind energy to become major suppliers to the electrical grid. The research is a product of the new Joint Center for Energy Storage [read more] Wind Energy Contributes To Improving Ontario Air Quality by NAW Staff, Apr. 25, 2013 Ontario's 41st annual Air Quality Report shows that levels of many air pollutants have dropped across the province, and Ontario's air quality continues to improve, thanks in great part to the replacement of dirty coal with renewable energy, such as wind power. According to the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA), [read more] Gamesa Obtains Turbine Supply Contract In Brazil by NAW Staff, Apr. 25, 2013 Turbine manufacturer Gamesa has signed an agreement with Consorcio Morrinhos to supply 75 of its G97-2.0 MW wind turbines for five wind projects being built in Brazil in the town of Campo Formoso in the Bahia state. Gamesa expects to start installing the wind turbines in the second half of [read more] Gamesa's 2 MW Turbine Surpasses 15,000 MW Milestone by NAW Staff, Apr. 24, 2013 Gamesa says its 2 MW turbine has passed the 15,000 MW milestone. Since the initial 2 MW turbine was installed in Spain in 2002, the company says that 7,500 wind turbines have been installed worldwide. According to Gamesa, the 2 MW turbine provides developers with more competitive ratios in terms [read more] Samsung, Pattern Announce Community Benefits Program by NAW Staff, Apr. 24, 2013 Samsung Renewable Energy and Pattern Energy Group have announced a donation and pledge of C$11.5 million to the community of Chatham-Kent, Ontario, as part of the South Kent Wind community benefits program. According to the developers, the program includes an immediate C$1.5 million for community-based initiatives and the establishment of [read more] Stakeholders Weigh In On Maryland Offshore Wind by Joseph Bebon, Apr. 24, 2013 The Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2013, recently signed into law by Gov. Martin O'Malley, aims to help boost the local economy and subsidize wind energy development off the state's coast. But what, exactly, does the legislation do? And how have wind industry stakeholders reacted to the new law? [read more] Vestas Says Turbine Upgrades Yield More AEP by NAW Staff, Apr. 24, 2013 Vestas says two product upgrades can boost annual energy production (AEP) by at least 13% on medium- and low-wind sites. Based on its 2 MW turbine platform, Vestas says the 2 MW turbine with 110-meter rotors will yield additional AEP of at least 13.6% compared to the V100-1.8 MW. The [read more] Tribal Commission Seeks Enforcement Action Against Pattern Project by NAW Staff, Apr. 24, 2013 The California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) has declared the area surrounding the Ocotillo Wind Energy Facility, located in Imperial Valley, Calif., as a sacred Native American site and is seeking assistance on enforcement options from the office of the California Attorney General. When fully completed, Pattern Energy's 265 MW [read more] Sen. Coons Reintroduces Master Limited Partnership Bill by NAW Staff, Apr. 24, 2013 Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., has reintroduced the Master Limited Partnerships (MLP) Parity Act with co-sponsors Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan.; Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich.; and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska. The bill allows renewable energy companies to organize themselves as MLPs, which are taxed as partnerships but establish ownership shares that can be traded [read more] Renewable Energy Systems - Estimator - Broomfield, CO Eurus Energy America Corp - Project Analyst & Modeler; Project Developer SMUD - Assistant Superintendent Power Generation Renewable Assets BayWa r.e.Wind LLC - Project Marketer & Originator, Assistant Project Developer To place an ad within WindJobs, contact Dave Mendelson at 1-203-262-4670 x248, or at mendelson@nawindpower.com   Please click HERE to subscribe to North American Windpower magazine. The April 2013 Online Edition is ready for viewing.

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