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Fewer bees in US threaten almond cropFewer bees are available to pollinate California's growing almond crop. Beekeepers in the US have fewer bees this year because of drought and ongoing colony collapse disorder.聽
Misunderstanding coal in EuropeEvery ton of emissions from American coal burned in Europe means that a ton won鈥檛 be burned in a country like China 鈥� or even the United States 鈥� where emissions are uncapped, Holland writes.
Who owns seeds? Not you, Monsanto says.US Supreme Court set to hear case of farmer using seeds grown from Monsanto's genetically modified seeds. Monsanto won the first round, claiming the farmer violated its patents, but his appeal has won a hearing in the Supreme Court.聽聽
Airbus to ditch lithium-ion batteries 鈥� for nowAirbus is telling airlines that its new A350 will use nickel-cadmium instead of lithium-ion batteries until questions about lithium-ion batteries have been resolved. The Airbus A350 should debut late next year.- Airbus to ditch lithium-ion batteries 鈥� for nowAirbus is telling airlines that its new A350 will use nickel-cadmium instead of lithium-ion batteries until questions about lithium-ion batteries have been resolved. The Airbus A350 should debut late next year.
Oil and gas junior companies: What's their end game?Aroway Energy CEO Chris Cooper discusses junior oil and gas companies, the Keystone XL pipeline and the future of Canadian oil and gas, in an interview with OilPrice.com.
What's China doing in Greenland?China鈥檚 drive to develop Greenland鈥檚 rare earths may be driven more by its economic than geopolitical interests, Rogers writes.
Are oil super majors falling behind the competition?Oil super majors' performance hasn't been very impressive of late, Alic writes.聽They might have to get smaller to get bigger if they wish to avoid being rendered irrelevant by the growing ranks of juniors, she adds.聽
Tesla vs. New York Times: How well do electric cars stand up to cold?Tesla Motors and The New York Times are at odds over one reporter's account of an ill-fated winter test drive of the Model S electric car. Many blame winter, but聽Tesla Motors blames gross inaccuracies in the Times report.
Keystone XL pipeline protest marks first civil disobedience by Sierra ClubA Keystone XL pipeline protest ended in the arrest of several high-profile figures and marked the first time the Sierra Club has engaged in an act of civil disobedience. Can passive resistance stop the Keystone XL pipeline?
Global warming: Yet another threat to Southwest's iconic pinyon pine?Add to the long-studied global-warming perils of drought, insects, and wildfires, a new potential threat to the pinyon pine: dramatically lower production of seed-bearing cones.- Global warming: Yet another threat to Southwest's iconic pinyon pine?Add to the long-studied global-warming perils of drought, insects, and wildfires, a new potential threat to the pinyon pine: dramatically lower production of seed-bearing cones.
State of the Union address: What is Obama's 'energy security trust'?President Obama called for an 'energy security trust' in Tuesday's State of the Union address. What exactly would Obama's 'energy security trust' look like, and is it a good idea?
State of the Union address: Why no mention of coal?President Obama made no mention of coal during the State of the Union address last night, Miller writes, which in turn has caused one collective bipartisan question: Why not?
State of the Union address: Will Obama back coal?While commitment to fully implementing 21st Century coal-based electricity seems to have wavered from the Obama administration, Tracey writes, American ingenuity and know-how will continue to produce major developments in clean coal technologies for years to come.
Keystone XL pipeline: Is Canada preparing for a US rejection?With the Keystone XL pipeline still up for debate in the US, some Canadian leaders are discussing alternatives to getting access to world oil markets, according to OilPrice.com, regardless of what comes of the Keystone XL pipeline.
On thin ice: As Arctic Ocean warms, a scramble to understand its weatherIncreasing summer ice melt in the Arctic Ocean could shift global weather patterns and make polar waters more navigable. But scientists say聽forecasting Arctic ice and weather remains a massive challenge.- On thin ice: As Arctic Ocean warms, a scramble to understand its weatherIncreasing summer ice melt in the Arctic Ocean could shift global weather patterns and make polar waters more navigable. But scientists say聽forecasting Arctic ice and weather remains a massive challenge.
Apple iPhone: Could it run on solar power?Apple has secured a new patent for an integrated touch and solar sensor panel, Kennedy writes, which could mean a solar powered Apple iPhone is on the horizon.
Will Ernest Moniz be the next Energy secretary?A short list of candidates for the next Energy secretary is emerging with nuclear physicist Ernest Moniz at the top. His mix of energy and political experience could be plus as Energy secretary, but some environmentalists worry he's too pro industry.
