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Phoenix storms: Residents clean up after damaging stormsPhoenix storms swept through the region over the weekend, taking out trees, light poles, and power lines. Residents and utility workers are cleaning up after a damaging series of Phoenix storms.
Cover StoryFracking in the US: The story of one man's oil wellA writer from liberal Massachusetts聽goes to Texas聽to deal with聽a family oil well. What he learned about fracking, salt domes, and America's energy future.聽- Earthquake swarm: What caused hundreds of mini-quakes?An earthquake swarm hit Mammoth Lakes late last week, with more than 600 earthquakes hitting the region within 24 hours. The earthquake swarm is not connected to volcanic activity, scientists say.
Why global warming 鈥� usually under the radar 鈥� made headlines this weekClimate change stole the spotlight this week, with the People's Climate March drawing a record crowd to New York and the UN Climate Summit gathering leaders from around the world. From New York to Boston and Beijing to Washington, the Monitor was there to cover it.聽
Goodbye coal, oil? Team tests cheaper way to use sunlight to produce hydrogenIn principle, solar-derived hydrogen could replace fossil fuels for uses ranging from powering vehicles to producing electricity via fuel cells. One 'proof of concept' way to achieve this is outlined in Friday's issue of Science.
Gas prices head below $3. Will your state go that low?By the end of the year, up to 30 states could have an average gasoline price of less than $3 a gallon, according to a forecast this week.
Climate Week is ending. What next?A week of climate-themed events, public demonstrations, and diplomatic speeches on clean energy is coming to a close. What did the world accomplish on energy and climate this week, and what comes next?
Obama extends vast marine reserve in central Pacific OceanPresident Obama's proclamation adds 490,000 square miles to the Pacific Remote Islands National Marine Monument, which will be off limits to commercial fishing or mining.聽
It's Climate Week. Where are Republicans?Republicans remained largely silent following President Obama's UN Climate Summit speech Tuesday, which urged international cooperation to address climate change. The GOP largely criticizes the president's environment and energy policies, but is there an opening for bipartisanship on renewable energy and climate adaptation?
UN Climate Summit: Lots of talk, little actionAs the traditional UN pathway to an agreement on climate change has proven intractable and largely ineffective, the climate movement has grown louder and more aggressive, Cunningham writes. But can history offer a lesson in forging a global compact on energy and environment issues? 聽
Amid Ukraine crisis, Russia sanctions force exodus of Western energyWestern sanctions on Russia are forcing international energy firms to rethink or even suspend plans for oil and gas projects in Russia.聽The most recent round of sanctions over the Ukraine crisis also severely limits Russian energy companies鈥� access to Western financing and technology in support of developing energy resources.
Kenya at the heart of an African energy boomWhen it comes to new oil and gas frontiers, today it鈥檚 all about Africa, Stafford writes.聽More specifically, it鈥檚 all about the eastern coast, with Kenya the clear darling of an emerging oil industry.
The most promising climate change support doesn't come from government ...... It comes from private industry. Government action is critical, but聽businesses are increasingly active leaders in addressing climate change, Holland writes, and are making their voices heard during climate week. That聽could signal a real turning point for climate action.
UN Climate Summit: Obama flexes US muscle in global climate fightAt a UN Climate Summit in New York Tuesday, President Obama said the US was beginning to take action to fight climate change, but must do more. Mr. Obama called on the international community to make strong commitments on clean energy ahead of next year's climate talks in Paris.聽
Progress WatchEarth's ozone layer: Scientists hail first hints of recoveryThe 1987 Montreal Protocol, which banned the production of 100 chemicals, is having an impact. Scientists expect full recovery of Earth's ozone layer by midcentury.
Fatal bear attack in New Jersey 'a rare occurrence,' says officialA fatal bear attack in New Jersey that killed a hiker over the weekend is being investigated. State and local officials stressed that bear attacks in New Jersey are rare.
China, India leaders are no shows at UN Climate Summit. Why that's OK.At Tuesday's UN Climate Summit in New York, the leaders of two major carbon emitters are taking a rain check. Why聽it's unfair to interpret their absence as a rejection of efforts to curb global emissions.
UN climate change summit: Stymied at home, Obama looks for climate support overseasAt Tuesday's UN climate change summit, President Obama will push world leaders to pledge ambitious emissions targets and environmental protections to combat climate change 鈥� even as Republicans and some Democrats in Congress hope to upend his clean energy goals at home.
Climate change activists 'flood' Wall StreetAs a part of Climate Week events, hundreds of demonstrators gathered in lower Manhattan's financial district to warn that climate change is destroying Earth.聽The organizers of #FloodWallStreet said the sit-in aimed to disrupt business in the financial district by targeting 'corporate polluters and those profiting from the fossil fuel industry.'
Why the UN Climate Summit will have a hard time doing anythingPresident Obama will address the UN Climate Summit, and more than 120 world leaders are expected to attend. But big emitters China and India will not be represented by their top leaders.
