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Category: Energy

It Starts Here: California Woman Sets Fire at 3 Gas Stations (and a Starbucks) in Protest of High Gas Prices

 Staff  June 6, 2008  4 Comments on It Starts Here: California Woman Sets Fire at 3 Gas Stations (and a Starbucks) in Protest of High Gas Prices

Danville, California (KPIX) — A California woman is facing arson charges for setting fires at three gas stations and a…

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 Posted in: Civil Disobedience, Civil Rights, Energy

Kiss American Security Goodbye

 Staff  May 15, 2008  0 Comments on Kiss American Security Goodbye

15 Numbers That Add Up to an Age of Insecurity By Tom Engelhardt / TomDispatch.com / May 15, 2008 Once…

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 Posted in: Energy, Environment, War and Peace

Wind Can Supply 20% of U.S. Electricity, Report Says

 Staff  May 14, 2008  3 Comments on Wind Can Supply 203 of U.S. Electricity, Report Says

By Steven Mufson / Washington Post / May 13, 2008 The Energy Department said yesterday that the United States has…

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 Posted in: Energy, Environment

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    San Diego's 'ADU-King' Christian Spicer Sued for Millions by Lenders and Investors
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    The Waterfront -- San Diego's Oldest Bar -- Had to Close Due to Violations of Health Inspection
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    Just Who Is Christian Spicer, 'King of San Diego's Mega-ADU Projects'?
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    Follow the Money: District 6 San Diego City Council
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    San Diego’s Dog Beaches, Ranked by Someone Who’s Been to All of Them
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    Three People Elected to OB Planning Board
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    A Look at the Four Leading Candidates for San Diego City Council District 2
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    Who Does and Who Doesn't Support Midway Rising's Exemption to CEQA
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