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Energy Secretary Moniz promises LNG export decisions this yearIn his first congressional testimony as Energy secretary, Ernest Moniz said Thursday he would move 'expeditiously' to decide on applications to export liquefied natural gas.聽
BP: US oil production sees biggest rise in 62 yearsAmerican oil production had a banner year in 2012, largely thanks to new drilling techniques that recover oil from shale rock formations. As world energy supplies grew, demand for energy moderated, thanks to Europe's recession and energy-saving efforts.
Colorado fires 2013 destroy hundreds of homesColorado fires 2013 spread through a dry, densely wooded area of Colorado Thursday, destroying at least 360 homes. Hot temperatures, wind gusts, and bone-dry forest conditions fueled the Colorado fires 2013.
How 'green' is your power?Many states and their destination cities have reasons to re-think how they are powered, Warren writes. The least costly energy fuel source may have other costs imposed upon their citizens, economy, and environmental assets. A recent report breaks down the US electricity mix.
Derecho threat: Storms batter Midwest with wind, hailA聽violent weather system 鈥� threatening a severe event called a derecho 鈥� moved through the Midwest Wednesday dumping hail and rain.聽Some 12 million people in four states live in the area at聽high risk of the storms and a potential derecho, according to the National Weather Service.
What a bad economy means for gasoline demandWeak economic growth in the US has led to a dramatic decline in motor gasoline demand, Gagliardi writes.聽Not only has gasoline demand been weak since 2009, it has been successfully lower roughly each year to year the date in 2013.
Keystone XL: the 'Kim Kardashian of energy'?Keystone XL plays an outsize role in US energy discourse, earning the nickname "the Kim Kardashian of energy" from one US senator. But Keystone XL serves as an important touchstone for both its supporters and detractors.聽
In Amish country, trading fracking rights for a pittanceSome energy companies are offering Amish farmers in eastern Ohio a pittance to drill on their land, according to an article in the New Republic.聽The problem is that once the farmers realise that they have signed away their land for a mere fraction of its real worth, Burgess writes, they are unable to sue in court because their religion does not permit lawsuits.
Royal Gorge fire forces prisoner evacuationRoyal Gorge fire destroys three structures near Canon City, Colo., and spurs evacuation of 900 at a state prison. Besides the Royal Gorge fire, three other Colorado wildfires have destroyed dozens of homes and force thousands to flee.- Royal Gorge fire forces prisoner evacuationRoyal Gorge fire destroys three structures near Canon City, Colo., and spurs evacuation of 900 at a state prison. Besides the Royal Gorge fire, three other Colorado wildfires have destroyed dozens of homes and force thousands to flee.
Gas stations on the front lines of an ethanol warA Kansas gas station tries to sell a high-ethanol blend of gasoline (E15), but runs into an obstacle from its supplier. Is this really evidence of a war on E15?聽
EIA: World has more shale oil and gas, but will it drill?Shale oil and gas have revitalized the US energy industry and could do the same abroad, a new EIA report suggests. But oil and gas drilling will depend more so on market forces, than on geologic facts.聽
Bloomberg details NYC plan to combat climate changeNew York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg laid out a multimillion dollar plan Tuesday to guard New York City against storms and the effects of global warming.聽Fueled by Superstorm Sandy last fall, the sweeping proposals for New York represent a sizeable step up in scale and urgency for Mayor Bloomberg.- Bloomberg details NYC plan to combat climate changeNew York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg laid out a multimillion dollar plan Tuesday to guard New York City against storms and the effects of global warming.聽Fueled by Superstorm Sandy last fall, the sweeping proposals for New York represent a sizeable step up in scale and urgency for Mayor Bloomberg.
Sanctions won't stop Pakistan from Iran natural gasPakistan is looking to Iran natural gas to help resolve its ongoing energy woes, Graeber writes. Tightened US sanctions on Iran's energy sector doesn't seem to deter Pakistan's pursuit for a natural gas pipeline to Iran.聽
Global warming: Not too late to rein in climate change, group saysThe International Energy Agency urges governments to take interim steps to reduce emissions even before a hoped-for climate treaty, saying aggressive measures can still limit global warming.
China: how to rev up a clean-energy laggardIs the global push for renewables in vain if China lags behind? A new report on global emissions suggests as much, but hope for a clean-energy future is not all lost. Many see last week's US-China agreement on curbing hydrofluorocarbons as a step in the right direction.
EPA biofuel rule: why it needs reformWe are in a far better position now to consider scaling back our use of ethanol produced from grain biofuel than we were when the EPA biofuel rule was established, Styles writes. With shale gas, tight oil and various renewables, the energy scarcity that has defined our policies for the last four decades is far less relevant to our policy choices going forward.
World's largest coal company taps solar powerCoal India, the largest coal mining company in the world聽will invest in the installation of solar PV panels in an attempt to reduce energy bills and cut costs, according to OilPrice.com. The company聽will build a 2 megawatt solar plant which will have the potential to be scaled up to supply excess electricity to the grid.
Deer Doritos bag: Police save fawn from snacksDeer Doritos bag is no more. Police in Florida discovered a deer with its entire head stuck in a bag of Doritos, late Saturday evening, but the deer Doritos bag was removed without a struggle.
