Topic: Fossil Inc.

Oil subsidies: Surprise! Liberals are fans, too.

When asked if the federal government should eliminate subsidies for oil companies, most would respond with a resounding 'yes.' But such a policy would have unwelcome unintended consequences, and not just for billionaire oil tycoons.

Stocks tumble on Europe turmoil

Political uncertainty in debt-hobbled Europe spread to financial markets Tuesday and pushed stocks lower in Europe and the United States. The Dow lost 76 points close at 12932 after falling as much as 200 points earlier in the day.

Plants to forest: scientists explore an ancient ecosystem

A recent fossil find has illuminated the landscape of one of Earth's earliest forests. Scientists are working to understand the dynamics of the ancient ecosystem.

Elephants in Arabia? Scientists find prehistoric footprints.

The fossilized gigantic footprints detected in the Arabian dessert belong to a herd of elephants, scientists say.  The seven-million-year-old discovery marks the world’s oldest evidence on how these ancient mammals lived.  

Fossil find could solve lingering Antarctic dinosaur mystery

Scientists report unearthing a Titanosaur fossil in Antarctica. The continent had been the only one lacking evidence of sauropods – dinosaurs with long necks and tails.

Free Shipping Day: The deals and the gimmicks

Friday, December 16, is Free Shipping Day, where online merchants offer free shipping and guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve. Here are some of the best deals.

Is Canada becoming a climate change renegade?

Canada on Monday became the first country to announce that it would withdraw from the Kyoto protocol on climate change. Did the promise of riches from the country's vast tar sands reserves play a role?

Sunrise for solar heat power

Four technologies aim to use heat from the sun to make electricity. But which one has the edge?

Green Stuff: eco-news

New discoveries about reefs, pinniped evolution, and climate change.

Tennessee spill revives coal ash controversy

A dike break released more than 5.4 million cubic yards of toxic sludge and put rivers downstream at risk.

What exactly is the toxic sludge that spilled in Tennessee?

A mixture of water and fly ash, a residue that is captured in the chimneys of coal-fired power plants.

New rays of hope for solar power’s future

High cost of fossil fuel and advanced technology improve this energy source’s prospects.

Wind-speed racer

Earth-friendly school

Kids at Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C., love their new 'green' campus.

Will nations build on climate-change momentum of 2007?

In 2008, expect developing nations to play a more active role in negotiations for the post-Kyoto Protocol period.

Will nations build on climate-change momentum of 2007?

Silicon Valley's next big thing: 'clean tech'

Engineers aim to transform solar, fuel-cell, and biofuel projects into viable industries.