The U.S. doubles down on solar subsidies while Europe retreats

Solar power has it place in certain applications. As always, the individual citizen or company should be able to choose if solar works for their energy needs. But using solar power to generate electricity for the electrical grid is very expensive. Requiring ratepayers to buy solar power, either through renewable energy mandates or through feed-in tariffs, will only increase the price of electricity. The last thing the economy needs is higher energy prices, but that is exactly what solar energy’s supporters are promoting.

Monday Storm Blankets Sierra With Snow - KTXL

At Start Haus, a ski shop in Truckee, technicians are already working long hours preparing cusomers' equipment for the season. Staff member Jim Fowler told FOX40, the early snowfall "brings the customers in who normally we wouldn't see until the middle or late November."

WSP's Personal Carbon Tracking Scheme aims to cut staff emissions - Building Sustainable Design

Each worker has an annual carbon emission allowance of 5.5 tonnes for carbon-related activities, such as heating, lighting and public transport. Those who emit less receive 5p for each kilogram under the 5.5 tonnes; those who are over are fined 5p per kilogram. The reward and penalty are capped at £100.