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Why Mexico's historic oil bid wasn't a complete flopMexico's first private oil bidding did not pan out as those eager to invest had hoped, write Jeremy Martin and Alexis Arthur of the Institute of the Americas. But the uninspiring results are only the beginning, not the end, of Mexico's historic energy reform.
The home that pays its own utility bill (and then some)A movement to develop homes that produce more energy than they use is beginning to gain ground.
How long until renewable energy powers the US?The future of US energy is looking like it will rely heavily on renewable sources. The more difficult question is when, and at what rate, that future will arrive.聽
In China, a fuel dirtier than coal gains tractionPetroleum coke, or petcoke, is over 90 percent carbon and has become a fuel of choice for some Chinese industries.
Why is a Japanese tech company turning golf courses into solar energy farms?The Kyocera Corporation recently announced it would be turning a Kyoto golf course into a solar power plant.聽
Are China's climate goals too ambitious?China, the world's largest carbon emitter, has made big plans to clean up its carbon-heavy energy supply. But when it comes to climate ambition, has the country set its sights too high?聽
Plastic roads? Dutch company designs roads made of recycled bottlesPlastic roads last three times longer than asphalt roads, claim designers, and can be assembled in weeks from prefabbed sections.
Can oil and gas fix Greece's economy?Greece is turning to offshore oil and gas as a potential source of revenue, despite having almost no existing oil and gas production to begin with.
Shark saved by humans: What response tells us about public perceptionA great white shark beached in Chatham, Mass., was released back into the water amid cheers from beachgoers.
Iran nuclear deal: Why it could mean cheaper gasIran and six world powers reached a historic deal Tuesday that could have major repercussions on oil prices and the global energy industry.
Oil prices rebound looks unlikelyBetween economic turmoil in China and Greece, continued supply increases in the US, and an Iran nuclear deal, it's looking like oil prices are in for another stretch of declines.聽
Why oil prices are falling againOil prices are sliding again as a result of weakening demand, high supply, and the potential for a flood of new oil if sanctions on Iran are lifted.
What's growing beneath London? Underground urban farm takes root.The underground farm is located in a World War II-era air-raid shelter beneath London and produces watercress, rocket, radish, and coriander, among other edible plants.聽
Oil prices on the slide again [Recharge]Signs of lackluster demand have sent oil prices falling again; Rising oil supply isn't helping matters, either; Meanwhile in Washington, President Obama's climate plan comes under fire. Catch up on global energy with the Monitor's Recharge.
Obama has now preserved more land than any other US presidentPresident Obama declared three new national monuments, spanning more than a million acres, on Friday.
How Western China is trying to clean up its actChina鈥檚 westernmost regions are experimenting with new models to encourage environmentally friendly lifestyles and businesses. Those changes could have implications that go far beyond China鈥檚 borders.
Shell starts drilling for oil in the Arctic this monthShell is on track to begin drilling in US Arctic waters by the end of July, writes Andy Tully. But getting to this point has been difficult for the oil major, and weather and other obstacles remain.
EPA chief: New climate rules are safe from courts, CongressEPA's Clean Power Plan will survive challenges in court, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy said Tuesday at a Monitor-hosted event. Ms. McCarthy said the agency wrote its rules 鈥� which would cut US power plant emissions 30 percent by 2030 鈥� with legal challenges in mind.
Why 5,000 pounds of ivory just went up in flamesOfficials in Mozambique burned almost three tons of elephant ivory and rhinoceros horns on Monday, part of their ongoing efforts to reduce poaching.
Electric 'robocabs': Key to curbing vehicle emissions?Driverless cars are coming, but overhauling a single niche sector like taxi cabs could be cost-effective and good for the environment, according to a new study
