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Interfaith Power & Light: A Religious Response to Environmental Issues

November 17, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Interfaith Power & Light is an organization of 10,000 churches, synagogues, mosques and temples covering the religions of Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Buddhism, defines itself as “a national religious response to global warming, promoting renewable energy, energy efficiency and conservation.” IP&L’s efforts combine the power of the pulpit and practical support. From the pulpit rabbis, ministers, priest and imams are delivering a call to action for people of faith to defend the earth.

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Duke Energy Partners with Cisco to Spur Development of Utility’s Smart Grid

June 10, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment 

Duke Energy, the third-largest electric utility in the U.S., will work with network communications giant Cisco Systems Inc. in an effort to speed development of an electric smart grid for the power company and its 11 million customers.

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El Niño is coming back

June 10, 2009 by · Leave a Comment 

Ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific are showing signs that an old acquaintance is about to pay a new visit. He will rearrange the meteorological furniture across the planet and probably outstay his welcome.

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El Niño is coming back