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Mitt Romney's top 5 attacks on President Obama
Mitt Romney has yet to nail down the Republican presidential nomination, but he’s already attacking President Obama. Here's a look at five of Mr. Romney’s charges – and whether they’re true.
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Four ways to survive heat wave – and keep energy bills down
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In Pictures: Three Mile Island anniversary
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 07/22
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Four ways to survive heat wave – and keep energy bills down
As America blasts its ACs and put its fans on overdrive to try to cope with the heat wave, it will use a lot of energy – which costs a lot of money. More than 40 percent of a typical home’s utility bill goes toward cooling costs. But it’s possible to keep energy costs down and still stay cool – even during a heat wave. “You can save money by saving energy,” says US Energy Secretary Steven Chu. Here are four tips.
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Heat wave: Can the power grid handle it?
With the upper half of the US in the grip of a heat wave, energy usage is hitting records or near-records. But grid operators say they are prepared for the increased demand.
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Opinion: Don't ignore climate skeptics – talk to them differently
More scientific data won’t convince doubters of climate change. But reframing the debate as one about values could make a difference.
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US to tap Strategic Petroleum Reserve to drive gas prices down
Energy Secretary Stephen Chu cites crude oil disruptions in Libya and elsewhere as reason to open the Strategic Petroleum Reserve now. Gas prices, however, have been falling in recent weeks.
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US boosts 'game-changer' solar technology in bid for global market share
The Department of Energy, aiming to boost US competitiveness, gives a $150m. loan guarantee to a Massachusetts firm that has found a way to dramatically reduce the cost of solar voltaic cells.
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Is Japan crisis becoming a slow meltdown? No, says US Energy secretary. (video)
At a Monitor breakfast Friday, Energy Secretary Steven Chu was asked if the 'bleed and feed' process being used in Japan's nuclear emergency was the equivalent of a meltdown.
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Japan nuclear update: Where will they put the radioactive water?
As pools of highly radioactive water are found beneath Japan's damaged reactors, authorities hoping to protect the ocean and groundwater are struggling to find adequate storage.
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Energy secretary: Planned GOP cuts could cost US in clean-energy race (video)
Energy Secretary Steven Chu called on Congress not to cut his department’s research-and-development budget. It's 'vital for our future prosperity,' he said Friday.
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In Pictures: Three Mile Island anniversary
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Secretary Chu says Americans 'in no danger' from Japanese nuclear reactors
The nuclear crisis in Japan grew more troubling Sunday as efforts to control the Fukushimi Daiichi nuclear power facility continued to hit unexpected roadblocks. But Energy Secretary Steven Chu says Americans "are in no danger" from radiation.
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Stocks plunge to 2011 lows on Japan crisis
Dow Industrials fall 242 points. Stocks on S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes also drop to lowest levels of the year.
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Japan nuclear crisis: US Navy monitoring health threat to forces
Some US naval forces engaged in earthquake relief efforts have been exposed to low levels of radiation from the Japan nuclear crisis. The Navy is keeping its ships out of the radiation 'plume' and is taking precautions.
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China, Russia stand by nuclear power despite Europe's backtracking
China, Russia and the US are still solidly behind nuclear power, but European officials are asking if they can meet their energy needs without fission.
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Radiation exposure: Why US is confident West Coast isn't in danger
Radiation exposure fears appear to have led to a run on iodine tablets in the US. But federal officals say that is an overreaction. They say weather patterns would disperse radiation from Japan to the point that it would present no health risk by the time it hits American shores.
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The Monitor's View: The cold war in clean energy
The Obama administration challenged China's support of its solar, wind, battery, and electric-car industries. Such disputes can be avoided with clear global rules on government aid to these necessary energy technologies.
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White House solar panels to provide Obamas green power
White House solar panels: The solar panels are to be installed by spring 2011, and will heat water for the first family and supply some electricity.
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Steven Chu: an international fuel bank can ensure peaceful use of nuclear energy
US Energy Secretary Steven Chu discusses his proposals to encourage the peaceful use of nuclear power at this year's International Atomic Energy Agency gathering in Vienna.
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Activists frustrated at Obama’s environmental record
Environmental activists were delighted to have Barack Obama replace George W. Bush as president. But greens are increasingly unhappy with Obama’s record – especially on climate change.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 07/22
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Oil spill could be Gulf's biggest ever, new flow estimate suggests
Scientists revised the estimated flow rate for a fifth time Tuesday, saying between 35,000 and 60,000 barrels a day are leaking from the well. That could mean that nearly 3 million barrels of oil have gushed into the Gulf since the oil spill began April 20.
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Five reasons Obama should put BP under receivership
Reason No. 1: Temporary receivership is the only way to ensure BP tells the truth about the Gulf spill.
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As BP stumbles, an expanding federal role in Gulf oil spill
After BP's repeated failed attempts to cap the well at the center of the Gulf oil spill, the Obama administration is gradually becoming more involved. This week, it has sent two cabinet members to the scene and devoted more of its science resources to the relief effort.
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Nuclear power: Obama team touts mini-nukes to fight global warming
Miniature, mass-produced nuclear power plants, along with other alternative energy sources, can help the US address global warming, says Energy Secretary Steven Chu. Critics see that plan as raising the risk of proliferation of nuclear materials.
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Nuclear waste piles up, and it's costing taxpayers billions
The Bush administration agreed to store nuclear waste from 21 new reactors. But the federal government still can't meet its commitment to find permanent storage.
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The nuclear waste problem: Where to put it?
Currently, the US has no permanent disposal site for nuclear waste. A new presidential commission is exploring ways to solve the problem of storing highly radioactive spent nuclear fuel.
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