Bad news for millions of seniors who have Medicare. News is emerging that sharp premium increases are in the works this year - as high as 14.2% - showing that even those who are insured are facing out of control heathcare costs.

It was revealed on Friday that on average, premiums for Medicare Advantage plans offering medical and prescription drug [...]

The Federal government recently announced their goals to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 28% by 2020. The largest energy consumer in the U.S. will cut its emissions by making gains in efficiency and using more renewable energy. The government spent $24.5 billion on electricity and fuel in 2008 alone and hopes to [...]

Indonesia has a lofty goal of decreasing emissions by 26%, by 2020. To help reach this goal they are making plans to set up a $1 billion fund to invest in renewable energy projects and water treatment to address the effects of climate change.
The Government Investment Unit will contribute $100 million to the Indonesia Green [...]

The “Hope for Haiti Now” telethon organized by George Clooney brought in the most money a telethon of this kind has ever raised, bringing in an astonishing $58 million for victims of the Haiti earthquake.
And the money keeps coming in from around the world, with donations being made via telephone, online and mobile; iTunes sales as well [...]

A compact European delivery van type vehicle is hitting the U.S. market. The new Ford Transit Connect will very likely become a practical vehicle for small business owners, camping enthusiast or just for people who want to drive something a little different. Ford Motor Co. has sold the Ford Transit Connect in 55 countries and is bringing the Transit Connect [...]

The two-week Copenhagen climate summit, which had seen a deadlock between leaders has finally come to some sort of conclusion as key states reach what they refer to as a “meaningful agreement.”
President Obama said the US, China, Brazil, India and South Africa had “agreed to set a mitigation target to limit warming to no more [...]

President Barack Obama did the right thing today by adressing those who believed he was undeserving of the Nobel Peace Prize. Obama, who was greeted at the Oslo City Hall by trumpets, made sure the world knew he was aware of the Pink Elephant in the proverbial room - that many Americans think he hasn’t [...]

Designer Harc Lee has designed this ultra-slick looking, and more eco-friendly Coca Cola can. Abandoning Coke’s legendary red and white stripes in favor of plain ol’ aluminum. The silver can is created without using any paints or dyes,which would significantly reduce pollution and energy use associated with producing and recycling soda cans.
Another bonus of this [...]

Cloud Peak Energy, the third largest coal producer in the U.S., is expected to go public this week.
Reuters reports: “analysts cautioned that demand for the offering could be tepid. The IPO is priced at a premium compared with competitors.”
Formed in 1993, Cloud Peak Energy operates three coal mines located in Montana and Wyoming. Cloud Peak [...]

House Democrats unveiled the new health care bill today. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said that the $894 bill will provide “universal quality affordable health care for all Americans.”
In a written statement, President Obama said, “As I’ve said throughout this process, a public option that competes with private insurers is the best way to [...]