From Washington to Texas, Biodiesel Makers Sitting Idle - Environmental Capital - WSJ

Imperium Renewables’ dream of profiting from peddling biodiesel while doing its part to save the planet has turned out to be just that: a dream. The two-year old biodiesel facility that was meant to be the cornerstone of the Seattle company’s renewable-energy empire hasn’t produced a drop of fuel since February. And it’s not the only one sitting idle.

The 100 million-gallon-a-year plant – once the largest such facility in the U.S. – located in an isolated logging town on Washington’s coast now serves as a storage depot for biodiesel – and a symbol of America’s stalled biofuels industry.

Many Fictitious Notions About Global Warming Cap and Trade Plan

The Wall Street Journal has a couple interesting pieces worth noting before Members of Congress — whom we’re hearing from allies don’t actually know what’s in the bill — vote on the Waxman-Markey cap and trade legislation.

Early summer chill hurts beach attendance : Illinois

During an average June, North Shore beaches would be overrun by people eager to shake off the long winter months. But this wasn't your average June.

With temperatures lingering in the 50s as recently as a week ago, the beaches in Winnetka and Glencoe have been relatively deserted.

Mbongiseni Ndzimandze, Swaziland: ZERO DEGREES CELSIUS TOMORROW

Director of Meteorology Service Emmanuel Dlamini said overnight temperatures across the country were also expected to drop significantly during this period reaching degrees with the likelihood of frost in other places.
“Temperatures are generally expected to improve starting on Monday. The possible impact could be crop damage due to the frost.”
Dlamini also warned members of the public to keep themselves warm during this period.
He said advised members of the public who will opt to keep themselves warm by lighting a fire to be extra careful to avoid burning themselves and property.