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Abengoa contagion spreads to U.S. biofuel plants, causing layoffs and shutdowns
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Teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, renewable energy giant Abengoa has thrown the biofuels industry in the U.S. for a loop.
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An audit of the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System found cases of double dipping – collecting benefits while having an alternative income.
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Renewable energy company Abengoa, headquartered in Spain, is fighting for its financial life. The company and its subsidiaries have received nearly $3 billion from the U.S government.
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The excise tax on electronic cigarettes included in the new Kansas budget could harm a burgeoning industry and negatively impact public health.
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Kansas and Maine stand out in an annual report analyzing governors’ State of the State addresses and their fiscal records.
Read More →Is cellulosic biofuel ready for prime time?
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The EPA wants wants more cellulosic biofuels in the Renewable Fuel Standard. Supporters say that’s great but critics seriously doubt the targets can be met.
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