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Is Africa on the verge of a nuclear energy revolution?To close the huge power deficit and boost their economies, Africa鈥檚 larger economies have decided it might be time to go nuclear.
As prices plummet, could this month make or break the oil market?With Saudi Arabia slashing prices and Russia ramping up production, October could be a crucial month for struggling oil drillers.聽
As winter looms, war-weary Ukraine shows signs of energy independenceAs Russia and Europe push for a wintertime natural gas deal, will Ukraine assert its independence and forgo Russian gas?聽
BP's Gulf spill fine: Is the tide turning on corporate crime?The fines build upon money that BP says it has already paid toward cleanup in the Gulf. Will they pay these new fees too?
First LookNearly one third of all cactus species are threatened by extinctionThe fifth most threatened species in the world is not a bird or mammal, but the the cactus plant, which is found largely in the American Southwest, according to a study published Tuesday.
First LookEndangered ferrets find unlikely home in former toxic waste siteThirty black-footed ferrets reintroduced to their natural habitat after years of its use as a chemical weapons manufacturer are part of a government effort to expand the species from 300 to 3,000.聽
First LookWhite House ramps up conservation efforts with two new marine sanctuariesThese are the first US waters to be newly designated as sanctuaries in 15 years.- Are solar panels now as cheap as fossil fuels?SolarCity has released the most efficient and most affordable solar panels. Does this make solar a viable alternative to traditional energy sources?聽
Refill stations: Why the Detroit Zoo no longer sells bottled waterTo eliminate litter associated with disposable plastic water bottles, Detroit Zoo has introduced water bottle refill stations.
BP settlement agreement announced in July to be filed MondayThe details of the $18 billion BP settlement agreement will be released to the public on Monday.
India's plan to reduce carbon emissions: Could it really work?Coming on the heels of celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi's 146th birthday, India has announced bold steps to reduce its CO2 emissions. But not everyone agrees it's enough.
India announces plan to slash carbon emissionsAs part of the global effort to fight climate change, India has promised to make its economy more energy-efficient and to cut carbon emissions.
SolarCity and Elon Musk announce solar energy breakthroughThe company unveiled a new solar panel that generates electricity with a record 22 percent efficiency, and continues to work toward maximizing American access to renewable energy.聽
Seeing the Paris climate talks through a wide-angle lensThe final negotiated text of a climate agreement will be the centerpiece of the international negotiations in Paris this December. But experts say what happens around and after that main event is just as important.
Mountain lion has Calif. neighborhood's attention from atop power poleThe big cat was spotted perched on top of a utility pole in Southern California late Tuesday.聽
EPA issues new ozone limits to reduce smog, setting up clash with GOPThe move fulfills a long-delayed campaign promise by President Obama, but sets up a fresh confrontation with Republicans. Environmental and public health groups also were unhappy.
First LookWill Obama's new ozone limits reduce smog?The Environmental Protection Agency is slated to set a new national standard on ozone, much to the dismay of some companies and their Republican political allies.
First LookFive years after deadly mine blast, coal executive to face juryDon Blankenship is accused of skirting safety regulations and ignoring broken safety protocols.- Watch live: Climate change and the economyJoin us for a discussion on the聽potential cost of climate change and opportunities to take action to prevent it. 聽This event is organized by聽The Chicago Council on Global Affairs聽in partnership with聽海角大神聽and聽World Resources Institute
New Zealand makes strides in marine protection with new sanctuaryThe new sanctuary joins the ranks of similar refuges in the region, including the Coral Sea Marine Sanctuary and, most famously, the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia.
