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Record number of endangered manatees spotted in Florida's annual countSurveyors counted 6,063 manatees during February flyovers along the state鈥檚 east and west coastline, topping the previous high-count found in 2010 by nearly 1,000 individuals.
Why global emissions stalled last year [Recharge]Worldwide emissions stall despite continued global economic growth; US solar has a banner year; China scales up on nuclear power. Catch up on global energy with Recharge.
Global emissions pause comes amid China's clean energy push
Not all oil is created equal. Why that matters for climate change.A new report documents the climate impacts of various types of oil. As governments address climate-warming greenhouse gases, that information could help policymakers and industry prioritize oils based on their emissions.
How the little Channel Islands fox came back from near-extinctionTiny foxes are native to California鈥檚 Channel Islands, but they were driven to near-extinction by events tied to human activities. Now, they鈥檝e made a remarkable comeback.
Report: US wind power tomorrow will be what coal power is todayPresident Obama has made wind energy a key component of his efforts to reduce greenhouse emissions from the US power sector. A new report suggests it could make up more than a third of US power production by midcentury.聽
Nicaragua's clean energy progress has only just begunSpurred on by high oil prices and an unreliable grid, Nicaragua attracted $1.5 billion in renewable energy investement between 2006 and 2012. Now it gets about half of its electricity from renewable sources.聽
Why China's nuclear plans in Pakistan draw global criticismChina鈥檚 decision to build nuclear reactors in Pakistan has received criticism for defying international norms on nuclear technologies trade.
Finding solutions for a fracking wastewater problemWhile a truly viable and scalable solution to fracking wastewater is not yet at hand, there are several contenders that suggest a breakthrough is just around the corner, writes Colin Chilcoat.
Did Florida prohibit environmental workers from saying 'climate change'?According to an investigative report, workers for Florida's Department of Environmental Protection have been barred from using the term 'climate change' in official research.
Solar-powered plane embarks on round-the-world flightTwo Swiss pilots are flying a completely solar-powered plane around the globe to demonstrate the importance of renewable energy.
Oil under siege in Libya, Iraq [Recharge]Oil fields caught in the crossfire in Libya and Iraq; A coal mine tragedy in Ukraine; Shifting winds in US energy policy. Catch up on global energy with Recharge.
UK aims to block Russian oligarch's gas project in North SeaThe United Kingdom聽aims to block the purchase of North Sea oil and gas assets by Mikhail Fridman and his Luxembourg-based LetterOne investment vehicle. The UK is concerned Mr. Fridman may fall under Western sanctions and slow production in the North Sea.
Does daylight savings actually save energy?Daylight savings has been introduced multiple times over the years to save electricity. One problem: multiple studies find, at best, zero net energy savings.聽
The EU's other 'Union': Can energy unite Europe?For the European Union's Energy Union to work, Brussels must convince member states to support a durable European solution to their energy challenges, writes Kristine Berzina of the German Marshall Fund 鈥� even if that means putting up with EU bureaucracy.
Can Republicans block Obama鈥檚 clean energy plans?Now in control of Congress, the GOP has more leverage to take on President Obama's climate and energy policies. This week was a taste of what's to come.
How much does the US spend on energy research? Not a lot.US funding for energy research development and demonstration is detrimentally modest, according to a new report. Here's how the US spends the roughly $5 billion it allocates to energy research each year.
New data on California drought present sobering picture for residentsThe snowpack in California is at just 19 percent of the average for early March, a nearly historic low. Thousands of farmworkers are out of work, and Gov. Jerry Brown is asking Californians to conserve more.
Three big ideas from the MIT Energy ConferenceData-driven energy, stop-and-go innovation, shifting supply and demand centers 鈥� and other takeaways from the Monitor's trip to the MIT Energy Conference 2015.
Will Florida's legislature decide the fate of the Everglades?How to spend money allotted for conservation is becoming a surprisingly bipartisan issue in South Florida. Will the Everglades suffer as a result?