The Tracker is unsure what, exactly, is the UPI business, or business model, these days. It is not the general news service of old, of course, nor is it just a news bulletin feed for broadcasters. The slogan is “News.Analysis.Insight” which doesn’t narrow it down much. Its site says its audience is “millions of decision makers.” Uh huh.
It has a fairly robust flow of bulletin news feeds on science, health, energy, hi-tech, and consumer health, along with its general news and finance feeds. Items are so short they usually evade tracking by this site … and usually lack bylines. It also has a second category of longer analyses, with bylines. Take a look at the general site, here.
The current lineup of energy bulletins makes for informative, succinct reading. Some appear to be light rewrites of official announcements and press releases. As an old USNews reporter, it reminds me of that mag’s mantra, “News You Can Use.” Here are some, with datelines:
-CP
Rugby, Eng: Groups Blasts G8 on Energy Spending;
Washington: Energy Dept to Fund Alternative Vehicles (this one is good – a tip sheet for reportorial digging opportunities);
Sacramento: Plants Must Buy Clean Energy;
Washington: Clean Coal Initiative Advances to Round 3;
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