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Japan braces for attacks by gigantic mutant radioactive monkeys
Mon, Jan 02, 2012 8:37 AM by Shea Gunther
Japanese researchers will release monkeys into the radioactive zone near Fukishima nuclear plant to test radiation levels. What could possibly go wrong?
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Nigeria: A nation poisoned by oil
Mon, Jan 02, 2012 8:34 AM by Shea Gunther
The nation of Nigeria has been ripped apart by the poisonous extraction of oil by companies like Shell, Exxon-Mobil, and Chevron. This is what unregulated corporate power looks like.
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BETTER WAYS TO MAKE AND USE ELECTRICITY

Greener speed: Bombing hills on grown up Big Wheels
Sun, Jan 01, 2012 7:04 PM by Shea Gunther
Check out the video of grown-ups bombing down grown-up hills on grown up-Big Wheels that's anything but grown up.
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Prosthetic limb enables amputee cyclists to harness more power
Sun, Jan 01, 2012 7:03 PM by Shea Gunther
The Cadence leg prosthetic allows amputee cyclists to put more of their energy into their pedal stroke.
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The craziest oil spill painting you've probably seen
Sun, Jan 01, 2012 6:53 PM by Shea Gunther
What's your interpretation of this bizarre painting found on the news sharing site Reddit?
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Disgraced former Republican Sen. Larry Craig takes new job lobbying against mine safety
Sun, Jan 01, 2012 6:45 PM by Shea Gunther
You might remember the former U.S. senator from Idaho as the anti-gay politician who was arrested for lewd conduct in an airport bathroom. He's back in Washington as a lobbyist for Murray Energy.
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China plans Asia's largest coal-fired power plant

Fri, Dec 30, 2011 9:45 AM by Agence France Presse

China relies on coal for nearly 70 percent of its energy needs, which have soared recently as the economy has grown at a blistering pace. Some question if mine safety has taken a hit as a result.
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Energy groups delay decision on giant Russia gas field

Thu, Dec 29, 2011 3:22 PM by Agence France-Presse

The Shtokman field is one of the last unexploited natural gas fields in the world, but poses technological challenges to develop.
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'Poop to power' program turns pig manure into sustainable energy
Tue, Dec 27, 2011 4:42 PM by John Platt
Duke University's Carbon Offsets Initiative has helped a North Carolina farm solve a waste problem without making a stink.
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Solar panels to power a California jail
Tue, Dec 27, 2011 11:26 AM by EarthTechling
The solar power system will meet 70 percent of the jail's energy needs, and save nearly $14 million in electricity costs over 25 years.
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Hawaii, California removing barrier limiting rooftop solar projects

Tue, Dec 27, 2011 11:12 AM by Maria Gallucci, InsideClimate News

The nation’s top 2 solar states are re-examining rules that can discourage rooftop solar projects. Other states are expected to follow their lead.
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U.S. clears another hurdle toward nuclear renaissance

Thu, Dec 22, 2011 1:23 PM by Scott DiSavino, Reuters

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved a new Westinghouse nuclear reactor, citing its safety features as selling points.
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BP turns out lights at solar business

Wed, Dec 21, 2011 11:29 AM by Reuters

The company shut down the remnants of its solar unit, drawing a line under the business on which most of its 'Beyond Petroleum' tagline was premised.
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Japan to shape post-Fukushima energy options by spring

Wed, Dec 21, 2011 7:49 AM by Reuters

While the Japanese government does not have any 'concrete' ideas about the country's future energy policies, weaning itself off of nuclear energy is top priority.
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Jet stream unlikely to supply much energy
Tue, Dec 20, 2011 10:28 AM by EarthTechling
The lack of friction at high altitudes mean that wind turbines won't have much power to grab and convert into electricity.
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