Amid Caution Over Macro Retail Environment, Starbucks Plans To Shutter All Of Its Teavana StoresForbesStarbucks SBUX +2.88% is feeling a bit of the pain that’s affecting the broader retail and restaurant landscapes. The $86 billion coffee behemoth posted third quarter earnings results Thursday afternoon that were, on balance, softer than what Wall … and more »

SFGate Californians put high priority on environment, poll shows – SFGateSFGateAs California emerges as a force on climate change and a counterweight to President Donald Trump, residents of the green-minded state widely support …Surprising Item in Poll on the Environment; But What If They Asked a Follow-Up QuestionFox and Hounds Daily all 11 news articles »

Natural Resources Defense Council David Bernhardt: Another Pro-Polluter In Charge of Our Environment …Natural Resources Defense CouncilThe new deputy secretary of the Interior Department has spent most of his life attacking land, water, and wildlife on behalf of dirty energy companies. and more »

Biologist investigates antibiotics in environmentPhys.OrgAntibiotics, which are present at low levels in the environment, are considered “practically non-toxic” by the EPA. However, Wersebe found low levels of antibiotics do have an environmental impact. SDM, for instance, had a negative effect on … and more »

Alaska Dispatch News Trump administration signals that Murkowski’s health care vote could have energy repercussions for AlaskaAlaska Dispatch NewsSen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 26, 2017. Murkowski was one of seven Republicans who on Wednesday rejected a measure repealing major parts of the Affordable Care Act without replacement; the 45-55 defeat…

Washington Examiner Democrats fail to add green energy funding to spending billWashington ExaminerDemocrats failed repeatedly Wednesday night to add renewable energy funding to fiscal 2018 funding bill at the expense of the nation’s nuclear weapons’ stockpile and fossil fuel research. “Fossil fuel is a dead end for America,” said Rep. Jared Polis … and more »

CNBC The 5 red states leading America in green energyCNBCBut among those states — the overwhelming majority of which swing conservative — a select few have made strides in renewable energy, recognizing that advances in green technology are often accompanied by cost savings. Duke Energy, which has one of …50% Rise in Renewables Needed to Meet…

CNBC Russian energy sanctions bill puts another crack in strained US-Europe relationsCNBCThe House of Representatives moved forward legislation that limits the kind of business energy companies can do with Russia. Some European leaders worry the sanctions could impact their oil and gas firms and pipeline projects. Sanctions experts say the …‘Terribly bad mistake’: US Senator says…

Bloomberg Energy Capital Is Said to Hold Advanced Talks to Buy CalpineBloombergEnergy Capital Partners, the private equity firm that owns the largest stake in U.S. power generator Dynegy Inc., is now in advanced talks to buy its rival Calpine Corp., according to people familiar with the matter. Energy Capital may announce a deal …Energy Capital…

Maine’s largest solar array nearing completionPress HeraldPITTSFIELD — A 41,000-panel solar array has gotten the green light to go forward and become at least partially operational by the end of the calendar year. Peter Vigue, CEO of Cianbro, said site development for what will be the largest solar array in … and more »