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For nuclear, good things come in small packagesThe days of the behemoth nuclear plants may be numbered, King writes. There is a movement to design and build smaller nuclear reactors that are more affordable and flexible.
Fukushima leak erodes confidence in nuclear powerFukushima leak puts the spotlight back on the cleanup of the nuclear disaster. The Fukushima leak is a blow to nuclear power, which a few years ago appeared to be on the upswing.
Climate change: Scientists now 95 percent certain we are mostly to blameA draft summary prepared for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says that more than half of global warming is caused by human emissions of greenhouse gases.
Hyperloop: Some caveats to Elon Musk's vision for future transportSince Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk released his designs for the Hyperloop transport system, the idea has been spreading across the internet. Some are not as convinced the Hyperloop is within the realm of possibility.
Tesla crash test: Does record safety rating mean electric cars are safer?Tesla crash test for Model S gives upstart car company something to rave about. The Tesla crash test by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration showed it to be among the safest cars ever.
The oil industry hype machineBuzz is building around a deposit of oil in Texas that some in the oil industry say is the largest deposit in the world. It's no surprise then that the industry is trotting out the America-as-the-new-Saudi-Arabia theme once again, Cobb writes, a theme that many have shown to be pure bunkum.
Balcombe fracking protests: Activists rally in UKBalcombe fracking protests have resulted in the suspension of drilling operations in a village in West Sussex, England.聽Amidst the furor, however, is the statement from Cuadrilla that there is no fracking in Balcombe.聽
Gas prices fall. Good news for Labor Day travel?Gas prices fell slightly from a week ago, following a general downward trend for gas prices over the past few months. That's good news for motorists gearing up for Labor Day travel in the coming weeks, but a host of variables could reverse the trend.聽- Gas prices: UK gas falls on pipeline restartBritish prompt gas prices fell Monday聽after deliveries through Norway's Langeled pipeline resumed.聽Mild weather kept a lid on demand, further pushing gas prices down.
Buzz around new target for domestic drones: MosquitoesThe Florida Keys Mosquito Control District is considering using unmanned drones to target mosquitoes. The drones would spot breeding grounds, which would later be tested for eggs, and then sprayed with bacteria.
Colorado River: Is historic cut in water release the new normal?The US Bureau of Reclamation announced the cut Friday, from Lake Powell, because of drought conditions. While the move involving the Colorado River will be hard for people to detect at the faucet, it carries symbolic importance.- Colorado River: Is historic cut in water release the new normal?The US Bureau of Reclamation announced the cut Friday, from Lake Powell, because of drought conditions. While the move involving the Colorado River will be hard for people to detect at the faucet, it carries symbolic importance.
Ford C-Max Hybrid gas mileage revised. EPA to update rules industrywide.Ford is the latest in a string of auto companies that have scaled back mileage claims, after customers complained that the 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid did not live up to its fuel economy label.
Mexico aims to open oil industry to private investmentMexican President Enrique Pena Nieto unveiled plans this week to break the monopoly on oil production in Mexico, in order to attract private investors. The goal is to fund a much-needed modernization of the country's oil pipeline system.
Zoo dog: Lion in den turns out to be ... a dogZoo dog: Lion at a zoo in central China was revealed to be a Tibetan mastiff dog. The zoo dog lion was discovered when it began to bark. Lyin' den?聽
With US-made panels, White House goes solar ... againJimmy Carter put up solar panels in 1979, then Ronald Reagan took them down in 1986. 锘匡豢锘匡豢锘縉ow the Obama administration is fulfilling a long-delayed promise to put solar panels back on the White House.- Think you know nature? Name that animal!
So you fancy yourself a zoologist? The animal kingdom is a rich and diverse place. Can you name that animal?
Energy braces for Atlantic hurricane seasonThe Atlantic hurricane season is moving into its most active phase and the risk of powerful storms could threaten oil and gas activity in the Gulf of Mexico.聽
Marcellus Shale natural gas output rising fastMarcellus Shale natural gas production levels are beating expectations so far this year. The natural gas boom from the Marcellus Shale across Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and other states is changing the country's energy landscape.
Egypt unrest pushes up oil prices for fifth day straightClashes in Egypt have added to growing anxiety over supply disruptions in the Middle East, driving oil prices upward for five days straight. A stronger supply of North American oil should help protect from long-term effects of Egypt unrest, analysts said.聽