Power-plant opponents handed another setback. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Report: Oklahoma ranks 12th in wind energy generation capacity. The Journal Record

Mexico’s brisk appetite for climate change clunkers. Salon

How green is our valley? / Arkansas still awaits the biodiesel boom .Arkansas Times

Company seeks land for plant that would turn garbage into fuel. New Orleans Times-Picayune

Energy conservation? Bah. Arkansas Times

After Katrina, New Orleans is going green. Associated Press

Anti-coal plant meeting to be held. Sequoyah County Times

Disputes flare over climate findings. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Navajos divided by coal-fired plants. NPR

Mexico prepares to increase water rationing. Latin American Herald Tribune

Buying carbon credits gains steam. Tulsa World

Oklahoma legislators considering nuclear energy for upcoming session. Associated Press

La. readies for era of biofuels / Chicken fat, sugar cane are on menu. New Orleans Times-Picayune

Rising fast, wind power meets hurdle / Utilities turning focus to transmission as turbines gain in popularity. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Mexico turns toward alternative energy. Associated Press

EPA board will review NM coal plant air permit. Associated Press

SWEPCO to buy electricity from Texas wind farm. Associated Press

GNO Inc. advocates energy policy for the state. New Orleans Times-Picayune

Some say New Orleans is poised to benefit from Obama’s energy policies. New Orleans Times-Picayune

Opponents of power plant make new move. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Southern states pick up pace on renewable power. Reuters

For wind turbine manufacturers, the layoffs begin. New York Times

Legislators make push for nuclear power plant. Norman Transcript

Energy companies still restoring production after hurricanes Gustav, Ike. New Orleans Times-Picayune

Critics to give minority report on climate change. Arkansas News Bureau

Mining cleanup fund use may be broadened. Farmington Daily Times

Heat sends Southwest climate back in time. Christian Science Monitor

Entergy suspends two nuclear plant applications. Reuters

New strategy report recommends energy-saving measures. New Mexico Business Weekly

Windmill blade maker LM Glasfiber to lay off at least 150. Associated Press

Airing a threat / Group fights coal plant expansion. Tulsa World

Delays keeping local solar electrical systems in the dark. New Orleans Times-Picayune

Pratt paper mill still under way / Drop in national recycling prices not hurting Shreveport efforts .Shreveport Times

Arkansas seen as safe from spills like TVA’s. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Ark. Gov. Beebe: Global warming not a ‘hoax,’ can’t be solved through state-by-state approach. Associated Press