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Climate change cited as Montana oil, gas leases suspended
Thu, Mar 18 2010 at 8:05 PM EST

At issue are greenhouse gases emitted by drilling machinery and industry practices such as venting natural gas directly into atmosphere.
Harvesting Black Sea pollution to produce energy
Thu, Mar 18 2010 at 4:30 PM EST

Scientists may be able to split the deep, thick layer of hydrogen sulfide under the sea to create a renewable energy source.
The Taga combines the best of bike and stroller
Thu, Mar 18 2010 at 12:16 PM EST

A new bike/stroller combo is set to hit the U.S. in April. Check out the Taga, the amazing new bike/stroller that everyone will be talking about.

Taking the carrot approach to reducing carbon footprints at home
Thu, Mar 18 2010 at 9:34 AM EST

Energy brokers in White Plaines, N.Y., hope their idea of paying people a few bucks to put on a sweater instead of turning up the heat might be more effective than finger wagging.
Regulators accused of lax oversight at California oilfield
Sun, Mar 14 2010 at 8:21 PM EST

Conflict of interest, lack of oversight bring Los Angeles community activists out in force against plan to drill 600 wells over a 20-year span.
Rare earthquakes in Texas caused by gas mining
Fri, Mar 12 2010 at 6:53 PM EST

A wastewater reinjection well from natural gas mining is being blamed for a series of tremors in Texas, where earthquakes almost never happen.
Obama aide urges listing of gas-drilling chemicals
Wed, Mar 10 2010 at 9:58 AM EST

Critics claim the chemicals used in fracturing, the process used to drill for shale gas reserves, have contaminated groundwater supplies.
Disposal of spilled coal ash a long, winding trip
Tue, Mar 09 2010 at 10:33 PM EST

Coal ash spilled in Tennessee over a year ago and its wastewater are still be moved around the country in search of places where it can be treated.
Pennsylvania coal town above mine fire claims massive fraud
Tue, Mar 09 2010 at 1:19 PM EST

Centralia residents say they have evidence that decades-long fire is 'almost out' and no longer endangers their homes, if it ever did.
Sarkozy urges global expansion of nuclear energy
Mon, Mar 08 2010 at 7:13 AM EST

French President Sarkozy urges global investors and the World Bank to help finance nuclear reactors in undeveloped and smaller countries that could not otherwise afford it.
The lessons of 'Avatar' for sustainable hydropower
Thu, Mar 04 2010 at 3:07 PM EST

Nature Conservancy scientist discovers a new ending to the script of 'Avatar' -- and wonders if the Battle for Hometree even needed to be fought.
EU drafts reveal biofuel's 'environmental damage'
Thu, Mar 04 2010 at 6:01 AM EST

Unintended consequences of rising demand include destruction of orangutan habitat.
Technology harnesses sunlight off tall buildings
Thu, Mar 04 2010 at 4:35 AM EST

Research group wants to turn office windows into multifaceted solar power generators with jeweled curtains.
Costs, plant age obstacles to nuclear renaissance
Sat, Feb 27 2010 at 6:24 PM EST

Vermont Senate's vote to block a license renewal for an Entergy plant shows that supporters of nuclear power still have obstacles to overcome.
Art imitates life: Waiting to take the escalator
Thu, Feb 25 2010 at 10:23 PM EST

Why do people wait to take the escalator when there is a perfectly good set of steps? Who cares; it's funny.

DJ spins energy issues
Thu, Feb 25 2010 at 5:59 PM EST

Video: DJ Biz Markie can spin some good tunes, but he took to Capitol Hill Wednesday to spin for the issue of clean energy.

American Indian reservation reaps oil benefits
Thu, Feb 25 2010 at 5:02 AM EST

Oil companies put dozens of money-producing rigs on land where the Three Affiliated Tribes were moved by the federal government in the 1800s. Now the once-impoverished tribes have jobs, money and hope.
China passes U.S. as top Saudi oil importer
Wed, Feb 24 2010 at 2:48 PM EST

Chinese demand is likely to continue rising while the U.S. aims to cut back consumption, Secretary Chu tells audience in Abu Dhabi.
One third of sub-Saharan Africa lives without electricity
Wed, Feb 24 2010 at 12:04 PM EST

Head of World Energy Council said Africa's climate makes it an ideal location for solar and wind power, but lack of resources hinders development.
Secretive fuel-cell startup stirring hopes, doubts
Tue, Feb 23 2010 at 7:44 PM EST

The technology from Bloom Energy promises to produce more power — with less environmental damage — than other fuel cells on the market.