Saturday, November 7, 2009

energy

Why Can't We Neutralize Nuclear Waste?

It may take decades to develop the technology necessary to reduce nuclear waste. more >>

Negotiators Scale Back UN Climate Pact Ambitions

Negotiators now believe a political agreement is likeliest, rather than a legally binding treaty. more >>

Tip of the Green Spear: The Military Leads on Efficiency, Alternative Energy

Doe-eyed do-gooders aren't the face of environmentalism, the U.S. military is. more >>

Nuclear Energy Becomes Pivotal in Climate Debate

Once vilified by environmentalists, nuclear energy has become a top issue within climate legislation. more >>

Susan Hockfield: MIT President Launches Energy Initiative

For battling scientific challenges, she is one of America's Best Leaders. more >>

John Doerr: U.S. Needs More Energy Research

The America's Best Leader honoree talks about investing in clean energy. more >>

Activist: Obama Should Focus on Cap-and-Trade

The environmentalist also says Van Jones shouldn't have been forced out. more >>

Chemists Discover Method to Design a Cheaper Fuel Cell

New formula helps increase the efficiency and decrease the cost. more >>

Willow Harvest Promises Cheap Biomass Fuel

Biomass energy experiment seeks to determine whether willow shrubs could be a viable fuel source. more >>

California Considers Strict Energy Standards for TVs

New Appliances Smarter About Electricity Use

Israelis Bring Green Power to West Bank Village

Renewable Hydrogen Production Becomes Reality at Winery

Solar-Hydrogen House Combines New, Old

High-Tech Materials May Boost Geothermal Appeal

Spinning Flywheels Said to Make Greener Energy

Study: Wind Could Cut China's Emissions by 30 Pct

The country could reasonably meet half of its energy needs with wind energy. more >>

Wind Farms Can Appear Sinister to the Weatherman

Biofuels' Technology and Performance Issues Could Slow Acceptance

Could they help? Yes. But certain drawbacks could corrode the full measure of their usefulness. more >>

Maine's Windkeepers: From Ship Masts to Windmills

Government Study Shows Cap-and-Trade Will Raise Energy Prices

Democrats sought proof that the energy legislation would work. They might regret it. more >>

New Technology Aimed at Increasing Oil Production

The Biofuel Future

Scientists seek ways to make green energy pay off. more >>

National Lab Studies Building Better Wind Turbines

Analysis: Climate Bill May Spur Energy Revolution

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