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1. AUTOS:
Multiple headlights aim at the prize for 100 mpg cars that can be commercially produced

The judging begins this month for 136 vehicles competing for the Progressive Automotive X Prize. Some are sleek and futuristic, such as Aptera's plug-in 2e. It is so streamlined that it looks like it only bothers with a highway to reach takeoff velocity. Go to story #1

TODAY'S STORIES

2. POLICY:
House bill puts White House in driver's seat on climate service

3. INTERIOR:
Carbon storage on public lands raises big stewardship and liability questions

4. CHINA:
U.S. climate negotiator seeks 'robust set of actions' from Beijing

5. MARKETS:
Analyst sees carbon prices moving sharply upward

6. CALIFORNIA:
Looking for a green job? EDF says 'click here'

7. NATIONS:
Small island nations fail to make sea level rise a security issue

8. NUCLEAR:
Spain likely to renew Franco-era reactor's license

9. NATIONS:
Mexico's climate fund gains support from U.N.

10. FORESTS:
Tokyo dump turned into island of trees

11. AGRICULTURE:
African croplands threatened by climate change, study shows

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12. POLICY:
Former Virginia Gov. Allen discusses new campaign against cap and trade

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Federal regulators are nearing final approval of what would be the largest solar power plant in the world, a milestone that sets a new standard for the industry and marks a major advancement in the Obama administration's efforts to expand renewable energy production nationwide. (Land Letter, 08/26/2010)

States nationwide are failing to keep toxic chemicals in coal-fired power plant waste from contaminating surrounding waters, according to a report from environmental groups released yesterday. The report lists 39 sites where leaking waste, known as coal ash, has raised pollution levels beyond permitted standards. (E&ENews PM, 08/26/2010)

Although progress to address climate change's impacts on plants and animals has gained momentum in recent years, a recent study found that climate-related stresses are identified as a threat in only one of every 10 recovery plans for federally protected species. (Land Letter, 08/26/2010)

Sharon Burke Fighting a new kind of battle at the Pentagon. (ClimateWire, 08/27/2010)

New Mexico could become one of the first Western states to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from the electricity and oil and gas sectors if one of two petitions currently under state review moves forward. (Land Letter, 08/26/2010)

More than 200,000 low-income families have used federal stimulus dollars to swap out old insulation, doors and windows in the name of energy efficiency, putting the Obama administration on pace to weatherize three times as many homes by early 2012. (E&ENews PM, 08/26/2010)

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Friday, August 06, 2010 -- 07:16 AM

SENATE: Support mounts for spill liability compromise

CLIMATE: Broad energy bill has slim chances in Sept. -- Durbin

POLITICS: Industry continues giving to Dems despite dim election prospects

AIR POLLUTION: Bayh, Voinovich criticize EPA's ozone plans

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Friday, August 27, 2010 -- 12:42 PM

WHITE HOUSE: Scientists grow disillusioned waiting for 'clear guidance' from Obama administration

CAMPAIGN 2010: Kirk's cap-and-trade flip-flop may not hurt him

WATER: Flood fears downstream hinder plans to divert Red River of the North

TRANSPORTATION: Rail oversight falls to safety agency, forcing high-speed changes

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Renewables: AWEA's Bode discusses Senate energy push (08/03/2010)

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Energy Policy: LSU's Mason discusses report on economic impacts of drilling moratorium (07/29/2010)

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