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Rare river otter returns to San Francisco 鈥� a sign of progress?A rare river otter is the first seen in San Francisco in decades.听 River otters are a living barometer of water quality 鈥� if it's bad they cannot thrive.- Rare river otter returns to San Francisco 鈥� a sign of progress?A rare river otter is the first seen in San Francisco in decades.听 River otters are a living barometer of water quality 鈥� if it's bad they cannot thrive.
Transocean fined $1.4 billion in Gulf oil spill. Is justice served?Transocean, Ltd., agreed Thursday to a $1.4 billion settlement with the US Department of Justice for its role in the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster. Compared to BP's $4.5 billion fine, Transocean may have avoided the brunt of the blame.- Taiwan undersea oil plans raise neighbors' eyebrowsThe island's exploration efforts in the South China Sea could fuel tensions with China and other nations with territorial claims there. Heated rhetoric last year prompted the US to intervene.
Shale oil and gas predictions for 2013 and beyondNorth America will continue to show the world the way on shale gas and oil, Grealy writes, but we're only at the first baby steps of shale.
Unconventional wisdom: 5 possible energy surprises for 2013Cobb lists potential surprises in the energy world that conventional wisdom has judged rather unlikely to happen in 2013.
Water for uranium: A Faustian bargain at Wyoming ranch?Conflict over whether to allow more uranium mining at a Wyoming ranch exemplifies tensions between the feverish drive for domestic energy and the need to protect future water resources.- Water for uranium: A Faustian bargain at Wyoming ranch?Conflict over whether to allow more uranium mining at a Wyoming ranch exemplifies tensions between the feverish drive for domestic energy and the need to protect future water resources.
Stranded Alaska oil rig: Example of safe practices or Arctic risks?A floating oil rig, carrying about 143,000 gallons of diesel fuel, doesn't appear to be leaking. But the oil rig, stranded off the coast of Alaska, has raised safety concerns: 'Oil companies keep saying they can conquer the Arctic, but the Arctic keeps disagreeing with the oil companies,' Congressman Ed Markey, said.
Food vs. fuel debate: It's about much more than cornCellulosic biofuels aren't ready for prime time. So the EPA should reduce the 2013 mandates for biofuels, not only for cellulosic but also for corn and other food-based biofuels.
Africa's energy consumption growing fastest in worldAfrica's energy demands are skyrocketing, but with 64 recent major discoveries of fuel deposits, it is in a good position to meet its needs.
Six ways fleet operators save on gas (and you can, too) While you may long for $2 gas, the truth is that higher prices 鈥� in the $3 to $4 a gallon range 鈥� are the new normal. Here are six money-saving tips, used by fleet operators, to save money on fuel:
Why is world using more coal? The China trade.International trade 鈥� especially the addition of China to the World Trade Organization in 2001 鈥� has sharply boosted coal mining.
Wind energy: Boom sputters as industry tax credit is set to expireCongress has so far not extended the tax credit for wind energy, resulting in the layoffs of thousands of workers. Communities that a few years ago were elated to attract a promising new industry are left wondering what will the future bring.
Top energy stories of 2012. What's your pick?From the fracking revolution to the CAFE standards 聽to India's record blackout, 2012 had plenty of energy stories. Vote for your pick of top energy story for the year.听
LNG exports still iffy, even if they win approvalThe Obama administration looks like it will approve exports of liquefied natural gas. But that doesn't mean LNG exports will take off.
British team abandons drilling in Antarctic lakeTechnical problem, fuel shortage force suspension of scientific project to find life in Earth's remotest environment. US, Russia set to begin their Antarctic drilling projects.
Energy independence for fossil fuels? There's no such thing.In a world energy market, where companies seek the highest profits, far-away events affect domestic prices.听
EPA head Lisa Jackson will resignLisa Jackson, head of the Environmental Protection Agency, says she will step down at the beginning of President Obama's second term. Her four-year tenure includes some victories, especially car fuel-efficiency standards, but was marked with disappointments over global warming and coal ash controls.
Cleantech venture investing: dying 鈥� or just resting?Cleantech ventures seem to be suffering from the downsides of a 2006-08 investment bubble.听
