Energy
U.S. moving forward on construction of two new nuclear reactors
Georgia is set to be the home of the first new nuclear reactors in nearly 30 years, with U.S. officials giving the green light for two new reactors to be built there. The reactors will generate more than 1,000 megawatts of electricity each -- but they're expecting a court challenge.
Solar power booming in the United States
After years of waiting and hoping, solar power is now affordable, and some solar power companies are cashing in. ...
China dominates the US in solar energy
The Chinese government issued $30 billion in credit last year to its top solar companies, more than 15 times what the US government provided to American solar manufacturers....
Teams battle for green power supremacy at Solar Decathlon
Teams from around the world converged on Washington DC to compete in the Solar Decathlon, a competition to see who can build the most energy-efficient solar powered home....
More oil becoming available as Arctic ice recedes
Exxon makes deal with Russia to explore for oil in the Arctic Ocean, which due to global warming, is more accessible than it was 10 years ago....
The grid debate: Decentralize or expand infrastructure
Two authors debate whether we should move away from centralized power, water and other utilities or invest more in them....
Debate over oil pipeline running from Canada to Texas
The oil pipeline from Canada to Gulf Coast could provide 700 thousand barrels a day, but critics say it would wreak environmental havoc. ...
Energy challenges for post-nuclear Germany
Germany plans to phase out nuclear energy and replace it with renewable sources, such as wind and solar power....
Germany to ditch nuclear power by 2022
In a radical overhaul of its energy policy, the German government has decided to phase out its nuclear power within ten years....
Shedding light on the light bulbs debate
Efficiency standards for light bulbs have some conservatives asking why the government is dictating what people choose to use in their homes....
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mika (10 February, 2012 04:22:07)The quote is from a reporter fron the New York Times. "Matt Wald, the New York Times' reporter on nuclear" -
leranzo (10 February, 2012 03:17:47)Leranzo Campbell retired USAF Solar, a great opportunity for America. Maximize the number of American homes with Solar Water and Solar Electric. The congress of United States ...
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travis (10 February, 2012 12:59:01)"If they can built is on the schedule and budget they planned," This guy is going to build our newest nuclear power plant?
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MisterEd (10 February, 2012 08:50:32)I think the number of jobs created is fantastic news, but it's a bit deceptive to say that the unemployment rate went down and to ...