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10 quotes from "E.B. White on Dogs"

In "E.B. White on Dogs," the famed author and essayist discusses man's best friend. Here are a few choice samples of White's writing on dogs.
5 big losers in press freedom: Mali and ... Japan?

The annual World Press Freedom Index released today shows gains for Myanmar and others. Japan tumbled due to an informal ban placed on independent coverage of the Fukushima Daiichi disaster. Here are five of the notable winners and losers on this year’s list.
Top 10 richest Americans

The 100 richest people in the world gained $241 billion in net worth last year, according to Bloomberg's Billionaires Index. Americans dominated the list, occupying five of the top 10 spots. This countdown of the top 10 wealthiest Americans features a casino mogul, software tycoons, and a lot of Wal-Mart money.
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The Monitor's top 11 US stories of 2012

From storms to politics, the year was a wild ride. What are the most meaningful US stories of 2012? Here's the Monitor's list, in roughly chronological order.
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Obama vs. Romney 101: 7 ways they differ on energy issues

Both President Obama and Mitt Romney claim to want to expand America’s access to conventional fuels and green energy. But their energy plans have very different flavors.

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Energy Voices Europe has had enough, but can it stand up to Gazprom?

Europe wants to escape Gazprom's stranglehold by diversifying into shale gas. But Gazprom is throwing up obstacles.
Energy Voices Invest in Iran's renewable energy? Not so crazy.

Renewable energy is a potential solution in Iran's nuclear standoff with the West. Iran's Ahmadinejad is already investing in new renewable energy projects.
Energy Voices US energy sector better off than four years ago? Duke CEO says yes.

Duke CEO Rogers gives Obama's energy plan a thumbs up, pointing to improved efficiency, low natural gas prices, and two nuclear plants licensed.
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Obama vs. Romney 101: 7 ways they differ on energy issues

Both President Obama and Mitt Romney claim to want to expand America’s access to conventional fuels and green energy. But their energy plans have very different flavors.
Change Agent SOIL turns human waste into compost in Haiti

Rural residents of Haiti most easily see the benefits of composting human waste, says Sasha Kramer, the co-founder of SOIL.
Change Agent Cities turn to innovative 'green infrastructure'

From Seattle to Sweden, city and regional governments are using roof gardens, specially designed wetlands, and other forms of 'green infrastructure' to rein in pollution – and to save money.
8 steps to US energy security

If Americans are serious about making energy security a moon shot for this generation, the president and Congress must create an integrated rather than piecemeal approach for meeting this goal.Here's a plan to consider.– Steve Yetiv, August 15, 2012
Why is hydropower generating controversy in Congress?

Democrats are bristling at a GOP-backed bill that would fund hydropower dams while cutting support to environmental groups that have taken hydropower facilities to court in the past.
Florida nuclear plant hosts crocodile hatching

Canals for cooling water at Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant are prime croc habitat and have been credited with helping the crocodiles' recovery in Florida.
Change Agent As cities grow, technology could help quench the world's thirst

Applying known technologies and changing old practices could make a big difference in ensuring an adequate water supply for both agriculture and cities, one expert says.
Power restored in India after world's worst blackout, cause unclear

India was up and running Wednesday after major electrical grid collapse caused the world's two worst power blackouts.
The Monitor's View: When half of India loses electricity, time for lessons on going local

India's electricity grid went out for 600 million people Tuesday. The historic blackout shows how nations must reconsider big, complex infrastructure like centralized electric utilities.
World's biggest blackout: 620 million people without power in India

World's biggest blackout: More than half of India's population was without electricity Tuesday. The blackout hit 20 of India's 28 states as the power failure cascaded across the grids.
California nuclear plant: Up and running by year's end?

Southern California Edison, the company that owns California's malfunctioning San Onofre nuclear power plant, says the plant may be operational by the end of the year.
How much cyber security is enough? Companies wary as Senate weighs bill.

The Senate on Monday takes up a cyber security bill affecting companies that own power systems, water facilities, and other critical infrastructure. Though new security standards would not be mandatory, the private sector remains cautious.
Japan investigates alleged cover-up at nuclear plant

Workers at the Fukushima nuclear power plant may have been forced to underreport the amount of radiation they were exposed to.
Keystone XL pipeline: Nebraska officials get tough on TransCanada

TransCanada's revised northern route for the Keystone XL pipeline, meant to avoid environmentally sensitive areas, is facing tough new scrutiny from Nebraska regulators.
Japanese panel: Fukushima a 'man-made' disaster (+video)

The panel's report on the Fukushima nuclear disaster could fuel complaints that Japan is restarting nuclear reactors before key reforms are in place.
Mid-Atlantic residents, still without power, don headlamps, skirt fallen trees

Almost 2 million homes from New Jersey to North Carolina and west to Illinois were without power as of Monday morning. Meanwhile, temperatures continued to land close to 100 degrees.
Report: Cyberattacks on critical US targets surge

A DHS emergency team cited a jump in cyberattacks against companies owning critical infrastructure, but some observers cautioned against panic.
Rio+20: Growing cities and the search for clean water access

Lives revolve around finding water in parts of Mexico City, a megacity where 33 percent of residents don't have daily access to it.
Four gambits Obama could try to boost election prospects

President Obama got big headlines – and a political bounce – from his new policy protecting some young illegal immigrants from deportation and offering them temporary work permits. By a 2-to-1 margin, likely American voters support the move, according to a Bloomberg poll. So what other potential gambits does Mr. Obama have in his hip pocket, especially if he needs another jolt before Election Day? Here are four.
Nuclear waste: why environmentalists are pressing NRC on reactor licenses

After a US appeals court ruled the NRC had not adequately evaluated nuclear waste provisions when licensing reactors, the groups are seeking to ensure the public has input on the process.
7 ways to trim your summer energy bill

Summer solstice is here, and your home energy costs will rise right along with the temperature. Here are seven easy ways to keep cool and save money on your energy bill.
Change Agent Three-wheeled carts, better septic tanks help clean up Jakarta

Mini 'sanitation trucks' that remove fecal sludge, and improved holding tanks, may help bring improved sanitation to millions of Indonesians without it.