Kent Garber

A Revived EPA Takes on Climate Change and More

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - April 9, 2009

Under President Obama, the Environmental Protection Agency is starting to flex its muscles again. more >>

Five Hot Spots in Congress's Upcoming Climate Change Debate

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - April 6, 2009

A preview of the debate over proposals for a cap-and-trade program to limit greenhouse gas emissions. more >>

Joe Romm, Influential Liberal Climate Change Expert and Blogger

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - March 31, 2009

The former Clinton administration energy official is a go-to witness for congressional hearings. more >>

EPA's Lisa Jackson Is at the Center of Obama's Climate Change Policy

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - March 31, 2009

The EPA administrator has moved quickly to undo Bush's environmental legacy. more >>

Gauging the Prospects for Nuclear Power in the Obama Era

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - March 27, 2009

As Congress weighs whether to treat nuclear as green energy, the stakes are huge for the industry. more >>

Trying to Make Nuclear Power Less Risky

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - March 25, 2009

Backers of thorium say it is safer, and generates less waste, than uranium. more >>

The Internet's Hidden Energy Hogs: Data Servers

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - March 24, 2009

Data servers run by Google, Yahoo, and others use lots of power, but there's a new push to conserve more >>

Oil Drilling Debate Rages on, 20 Years After the Valdez Spill

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - March 24, 2009

President Obama has an unusual opening to shape the nation's offshore drilling policy. more >>

The Green Energy Economy: What It Will Take to Get There

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - March 20, 2009

Everyone agrees it's time to get serious about renewable energy, but the barriers go beyond technology. more >>

Steven Chu, Obama's Point Man on Energy, Says Conservation Is 'Sexy'

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - March 19, 2009

The nation's new energy secretary is pushing for the next breakthroughs, along with energy efficiency. more >>

Why Clean Coal Is Years Away

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - March 17, 2009

Coal is here to stay, but efforts to cut emissions are ambitious, expensive, and have largely stumbled. more >>

Lessons from the Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Storage Debate

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - March 16, 2009

Obama wants to end funding for the nuclear storage facility, but there may be ways to move forward. more >>

More Ethanol in Your Gas Tank? Struggling Producers Petition EPA for Help

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - March 6, 2009

As some plants close, the industry asks EPA to approve gasoline blends with up to 15 percent ethanol. more >>

Are the Government's Energy Statistics Reliable Enough?

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - February 20, 2009

Everyone relies on Energy Department numbers, but experts say they can be incomplete or inaccurate. more >>

Professor Gore's Climate Change Lecture Warmly Received by Senate

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - January 28, 2009

The former vice president asked senators to pass the stimulus with its renewable energy provisions. more >>

Energy Secretary Steven Chu Faces Tough Menu of Choices

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - January 27, 2009

Obama's energy secretary will lead his renewable energy and climate change agenda—and he's not alone. more >>

The New In-Crowd in Obama's Washington: the Renewable Energy Folks

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - January 21, 2009

At Al Gore's Green Inaugural Ball, the real celebrities were from renewable energy industries. more >>

On the Mall, a Sense of Being Part of History at Obama's Inauguration

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - January 20, 2009

Cold? Sure. But that doesn't numb early arrivals or the excitement of the day. more >>

EPA Nominee Jackson Under Pressure From Democrats to Rejuvenate Environmental Agency

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - January 14, 2009

Republicans warn her against overreaching, but Democrats want Jackson to reverse Bush legacy at EPA. more >>

Chu Quizzed Mostly on Nuclear Issues During Hearing for Energy Post

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - January 13, 2009

The Nobel Prize-winning scientist said he is committed to accelerating the construction of new plants. more >>

Stimulus Debate Could Clarify How Much Obama Supports 'Clean Coal'

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - January 9, 2009

The coal industry wants the bill to revive a massive "clean coal" plant project in Illinois. more >>

Keen for a Revival, the Nuclear Industry Eyes the Stimulus Package

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - January 7, 2009

The final bill could be a key indicator of whether Obama's "green jobs" pledge includes nuclear energy. more >>

For Stimulus, Is Obama Mulling Creating a New Conservation Corps?

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - January 2, 2009

Several groups are pushing Obama to create new jobs by rebuilding America's national parks. more >>

Wading Through Bush's Last-Minute Flurry of Energy and Environmental Regulations

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - December 31, 2008

In its final weeks, the Bush administration issues a set of rules that tend to favor business. more >>

Ethanol Questions Fuel a Pushback Over Regulation Changes

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - December 26, 2008

Producers are eager to raise ethanol levels, but some groups say that may not be such a good idea. more >>