All Energy/Environment
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Unconventional wisdom: 5 possible energy surprises for 2013
Cobb lists potential surprises in the energy world that conventional wisdom has judged rather unlikely to happen in 2013. 01/02/2013 03:00 pm
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Water for uranium: A Faustian bargain at Wyoming ranch?
Conflict over whether to allow more uranium mining at a Wyoming ranch exemplifies tensions between the feverish drive for domestic energy and the need to protect future water resources. 01/02/2013 12:03 pm
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Stranded Alaska oil rig: Example of safe practices or Arctic risks? (+video)
A floating oil rig, carrying about 143,000 gallons of diesel fuel, doesn't appear to be leaking. But the oil rig, stranded off the coast of Alaska, has raised safety concerns: 'Oil companies keep saying they can conquer the Arctic, but the Arctic keeps disagreeing with the oil companies,' Congressman Ed Markey, said. 01/02/2013 08:54 am
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Food vs. fuel debate: It's about much more than corn
Cellulosic biofuels aren't ready for prime time. So the EPA should reduce the 2013 mandates for biofuels, not only for cellulosic but also for corn and other food-based biofuels. 01/02/2013 08:00 am
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Africa's energy consumption growing fastest in world
Africa's energy demands are skyrocketing, but with 64 recent major discoveries of fuel deposits, it is in a good position to meet its needs. 01/01/2013 09:00 am
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Six ways fleet operators save on gas (and you can, too)
While you may long for $2 gas, the truth is that higher prices – in the $3 to $4 a gallon range – are the new normal. Here are six money-saving tips, used by fleet operators, to save money on fuel: 12/29/2012 10:00 am
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Why is world using more coal? The China trade.
International trade – especially the addition of China to the World Trade Organization in 2001 – has sharply boosted coal mining. 12/29/2012 08:06 am
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Wind energy: Boom sputters as industry tax credit is set to expire
Congress has so far not extended the tax credit for wind energy, resulting in the layoffs of thousands of workers. Communities that a few years ago were elated to attract a promising new industry are left wondering what will the future bring. 12/28/2012 10:27 am
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Top energy stories of 2012. What's your pick?
From the fracking revolution to the CAFE standards to India's record blackout, 2012 had plenty of energy stories. Vote for your pick of top energy story for the year. 12/28/2012 09:00 am
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LNG exports still iffy, even if they win approval
The Obama administration looks like it will approve exports of liquefied natural gas. But that doesn't mean LNG exports will take off. 12/28/2012 08:00 am
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British team abandons drilling in Antarctic lake
Technical problem, fuel shortage force suspension of scientific project to find life in Earth's remotest environment. US, Russia set to begin their Antarctic drilling projects. 12/28/2012 07:27 am
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Energy independence for fossil fuels? There's no such thing.
In a world energy market, where companies seek the highest profits, far-away events affect domestic prices. 12/27/2012 01:15 pm
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EPA head Lisa Jackson will resign
Lisa Jackson, head of the Environmental Protection Agency, says she will step down at the beginning of President Obama's second term. Her four-year tenure includes some victories, especially car fuel-efficiency standards, but was marked with disappointments over global warming and coal ash controls. 12/27/2012 12:50 pm
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Cleantech venture investing: dying – or just resting?
Cleantech ventures seem to be suffering from the downsides of a 2006-08 investment bubble. 12/27/2012 10:39 am
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Who's killing the electric car? Consumers.
Sales of Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf are far short of expectations. Fisker and other electric-car makers are in trouble. Will the lack of consumer sales kill the electric car, just as it did in the '90s? 12/27/2012 07:14 am
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Why are US firms going 'green': CEOs or customers?
The number of large US corporations with a climate, energy strategy has soared in the past five years, a new survey says. Customers, employees are the two major forces pushing change. 12/26/2012 08:47 am
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West Antarctica warming much faster than expected
Average temperatures in West Antarctica rise 4.3 degrees since 1950s. The region's warming is nearly twice as much as expected and one of the most rapid on the planet. 12/24/2012 08:33 am
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Energy in 2013: What's next for oil, gas, renewables?
Oil, natural gas, and coal will continue to dominate American energy in 2013 and beyond, but recent dramatic growth in solar and wind portends a transition to a clean energy economy. 12/23/2012 09:00 am
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Genetically modified salmon not harmful, FDA says
Genetically modified salmon – despite concerns of environmental groups – is unlikely to harm the environment. The Food and Drug Administration report is the final step before approval of the genetically modified salmon, which grow twice as fast as regular salmon. 12/22/2012 12:33 pm
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SolarCity IPO launches new breed of solar company
SolarCity is off its highs of last week, but is still trading above its IPO offered price. SolarCity is leading the way in making alternative energy accessible for the retail consumer. 12/22/2012 11:00 am
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