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The kaleidoscope of fossil fuel abundanceIf the US shale experience is supposed to forecast the world, then the evidence so far suggests a boomlet followed by frantic efforts just to keep production level, Cobb writes. But in some cases, such as Poland, the results have been far worse as heavily touted prospects have turned out to be duds.
First-class ticket: more legroom, more emissionsFirst-class air passengers have a carbon footprint as much as seven times larger than the average passenger's, according to a new study from the World Bank.聽The study comes as airliners push the envelop of luxurious accommodations, while simultaneously aiming to 'green' their operations.聽
Drilling for (virtual) oil in industry's new online gameAn energy and shipping company has developed an online video game to help attract young people to jobs in the oil and gas industry. Players聽locate and drill into deep oil reserves situated in extreme environments, which vary from the cold, dangerous North Sea, to the blazing heat of the Qatari dessert.
Bear mauls man: Animal was 'goaded' into attackBear mauls man who offered it barbecue meat at a campground in Alaska. The man was treated for puncture wounds and scratches after being mauled by the bear. The animal isn't likely to threaten other people, officials said.- Bear mauls man: Animal was 'goaded' into attackBear mauls man who offered it barbecue meat at a campground in Alaska. The man was treated for puncture wounds and scratches after being mauled by the bear. The animal isn't likely to threaten other people, officials said.
Singapore haze hits seven-year highSingapore haze caused by illegal forest-clearing in Indonesia. Because of Singapore haze, officials urge residents to avoid prolonged activities outdoors.
Profits ahead for refiners, thanks to differentialsShare prices for US refiners have soared over the past year because they've leveraged a $20 per barrel differential between Bakken oil and Brent crude. This year refiners' profit potential looks solid, but the differential could narrow.
Solar power shines in oil-rich Saudi ArabiaAs solar prices have fallen, and oil prices have risen, Saudi Arabia now has a strong economic incentive to push ahead with its long awaited solar plans, Peixe writes.聽Saudi Arabia鈥檚 desire to install vast amounts of generation capacity makes them a potentially important market, and they will be able to take advantage of this with Chinese manufacturers.
Court ruling: a boost for renewables or can of worms?Appeals court ruling will allow wind energy from the northern Plains to reach population centers in the Midwest. But the ruling may force states to rewrite their renewable portfolio standards, opening them up to attack. 聽聽
East Antarctic ice shelves melting at surprising pace, study suggestsBreakup of the shelves can accelerate the flow of continental ice to the sea, contributing to sea-level rise, and the Antarctic shelves 'are melting too fast,' the study's lead author says.
Scientists find glow-in-the-dark protein in your sushiA freshwater eel popular among sushi aficionados holds the first fluorescent protein found to have naturally occurred in a vertebrate.- Scientists find glow-in-the-dark protein in your sushiA freshwater eel popular among sushi aficionados holds the first fluorescent protein found to have naturally occurred in a vertebrate.
San Onofre: the fallout from closing California's nuclear plantLast week a California utility announced it would close the San聽Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. That closure, along with the shutting down of other nuclear plants, will have serious consequences for consumers and slow efforts to reign in greenhouse gas emissions, Styles writes.
GM offers $5,000 discount on Chevy Volt to boost salesGeneral Motors is offering a $5,000 discount on its Chevy Volt electric car in an effort to jumpstart lagging sales. The Chevy Volt discount follows the strategy of the recent reduction in price of the Nissan Leaf.
Five gifts to 'green' your dad on Father's Day Here are five energy-saving Father's Day gift ideas to help 'green' your dad:- Five gifts to 'green' your dad on Father's Day Here are five energy-saving Father's Day gift ideas to help 'green' your dad:
Westminster explosion linked to natural gasWestminster explosion leveled one house and caused minor injuries in suburban Denver Thursday. Residents in the area said they smelled gas before the Westminster explosion.聽
Debunking the electric car range anxiety mythThe idea is that a car with less range will necessarily lead to more instances of range anxiety, Finley writes, but, for some, driving an electric car might mean less range anxiety than driving a conventional gas car.- Study raises hope of combating global warming by reducing sootBlack-carbon soot is the No. 2 global warming agent released into the atmosphere by human activities. A landmark study in California shows some success in controlling it.
Libya oil production slows as world looks elsewhere for fuelOngoing protests have forced the closure of two export terminals and an entire oil field in Libya, causing a drop in the country's oil production. Gains in production elsewhere may mean a long road ahead for oil in Libya.
