Energy
U.S. Clean Air Act is back in court
A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., heard two days of oral arguments in a case pitting coal, oil and steel industry groups against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The coalition that took the EPA to court claims Clean Air Act regulations are unfounded and burdensome for businesses.
TransCanada seizing private land in Texas for pipeline, claims eminent domain
Despite not having an approved permit to construct its proposed Keystone XL Pipeline, TransCanada is moving forward in development along the southern leg. The company is seizing private property for pipeline development, claiming eminent domain, and are drawing controversy from landowners in Texas as well as environmentalists....
Germany's solar market facing reduction in government subsidies
Most new solar panels around the world went up in Germany last year. That's due in part to generous government subsidies that made them more affordable. But now, the government is reducing those subsidies in hopes the solar industry there will stand on its own two feet....
Oil prices climb as tensions with Iran persist
U.S oil prices are hitting levels not often seen in the winter time as instability with Iran, coupled with surging demand in developing nations drive up prices....
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....
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