TIANJIN, China — As the world’s biggest greenhouse gas producer, China was widely seen as an obstacle in the Copenhagen climate summit last year. But while negotiations inched forward, Beijing poured $34.6 billion into clean energy in 2009, nearly double the U.S. investment.

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is promoting his administration’s investments in clean energy technologies like wind and solar, arguing they produce jobs and are essential for the country’s environment and economic security.

Cuba to build docks, new terminal by 2014 as part of plan to modernize Soviet-era oil refinery

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GE launching mobile device to help recycle water exposed to controversial gas drilling process

EPA slaps $15 million fine on BP for Texas City refinery Clean Air Act violations

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Texas environmental regulators award air permit to contentious Gulf coal-fired plant

Alaska environmental manager to resubmit new permit plans for Healy coal plant in 6-8 weeks

AP Interview: Companies investing in wind energy projects need stable policies, CEO says

Peabody Energy looks to expand southern Illinois coal mine by 40 percent

Hundreds rally against mountaintop mining in nation’s capital

Britain: New generation of nuclear power plants needed to help reach climate goals

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Europe agrees on review of offshore drilling, but no moratorium

Otter ad says alternative energy is top priority, Allred says governor is greenwashing record

Calif. regulators to vote on nation’s most aggressive renewable energy standards

State air regulators require Calif. utilities to get a third of electricity from renewables

World’s largest offshore wind farm opens off UK coast, has 100 turbines up to 380 feet tall

European nations reject German proposal to halt deep-sea drilling in Northeast Atlantic

Mercedes-Benz S400 is luxury hybrid with battery tech

Most people don’t buy big, heavy, luxury sedans for their gasoline mileage. There are many other vehicles - lower-priced, too - that excel at fuel economy.

NM environmental board takes issue with conflict allegations while considering emission rules

Apprehension tinges optimism while companies rush to drill for new Western oil

APNewsBreak: After ‘angst,’ Kan. plans to issue permit for coal plant ahead of new EPA rules

Report: Fracking chemicals found in Dimock, Pa., water wells already contaminated with methane

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