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Military and Energy
At Hagel hearings, 'green' Pentagon could make some lawmakers see red
Jan 31, 2013
Lawmakers are likely to raise alternative fuel costs at Hagel confirmation hearing.
Congress may block Pentagon's biofuels quest
by
Scott Tong
Jul 5, 2012
The Department of Defense, a huge consumer of petroleum, is trying to develop biofuels on a large scale as an alternative. Republicans in Congress have voted the program out of an authorization bill, saying oil and even coal can meet the military's needs.
Military feels heat on green energy
by
Scott Tong
Mar 27, 2012
Two hearings in the House this week will question whether the Pentagon's efforts to go green are worth the cost.
For public good, not for profit.
Military and Energy: The Warfighters
by
Scott Tong
Aug 29, 2011
This
week Marketplace airs a special series on the U.S. military and energy, and the
quest
to "unleash us from the tether of fuel." When Pent...
Military and Energy: The Series
by
Scott Tong
Aug 29, 2011
This week Marketplace airs a special series on the U.S. military and energy, and the Pentagon's quest to "unleash us from the tether of fuel." This...