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Romney, Obama reps square off over energy plans in debateWhich presidential candidate has the right energy plan for the future? Surrogates for President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney presented two vastly different visions for America's energy future in a debate at MIT last Friday.
Drowning in natural gas: Are exports the answer?New advancements in drilling have opened up a wealth of natural gas resources in the US. But how much is too much? A shift to exporting natural gas might be a no-brainer, according to OilPrice.com, but it's not as simple as it sounds.
Toyota Prius Plug-in: the little electric hybrid that couldThe Toyota Prius Plug-in doesn't have quite the sales numbers as the headline-grabbing Chevy Volt. But Toyota's entry into the electric hybrid market with the Prius Plug-in has been a quiet initial success for the automaker.
Uncertain power: a return to nuclear energy for Japan?A month or so after the government voted to end Japan鈥檚 nuclear power industry by the 2030s, Japan is contemplating putting more reactors online if a nuclear watchdog deems it safe, according to OilPrice.com.聽
Arctic drilling, China's clean energy, and Iran's 'nuclear gamble': energy's week aheadWhat's the human and environmental toll on strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities? What lessons have we learned from a season of Arctic drilling? Events coming up this week in the world of energy.
Why do gas prices vary state to state? It's not just taxes.Gas prices vary in part because refiners have to create more than 50 blends of gasoline to satisfy requirements of certain states, even cities. When shortages occur, local gas prices soar.
Underestimating the dangers of peak oil and climate changeThe threats of declining oil production and a changing climate are more serious than we think, Cobb writes.
California moves to ease sky-high gas prices. How soon will they fall?In the wake of record California gas prices, governor orders air-quality regulators to let refiners switch to winter-blend fuel. But how quickly California gas prices fall depends on a variety of refinery and pipeline issues.聽
Coyotes, bears, and lions: the new urban pioneers?New research suggests mountain lions and bears may be following the urban pioneering of raccoons, foxes and, most notably, coyotes as they slowly encroach on major US metro areas.
Gas prices in California now highest in the USGas prices climb an average 17 cents in California, with some stations charging more than $5 a gallon and others closing for lack of fuel. One silver lining for motorists: California gas prices should start falling next week.
Daryl Hannah makes 'Splash' with Texas arrestDaryl Hannah was arrested Thursday for for criminal trespassing and resisting arrest. Daryl Hannah was arrested while protesting the construction of the Keystone oil pipeline from Canada to Texas. Hannah was also arrested in August 2011 while protesting the pipeline in Washington.
Gas prices: Can the economy weather another rise to $4 gas?High oil prices and rising gas prices weaken an economy because they reduce discretionary spending and indirectly cause people to be laid-off from work, Tverberg writes. Can the US economy stand another jump in prices?
Oil markets limp into fourth quarterA decrease in crude oil stocks reported by the US Energy Department could be a sign of a rough future for energy markets, according to OilPrice.com.
Walmart, Costco among top solar-using companies42 companies have installed upwards of 320 megawatts of photovoltaic (PV) capacity at more than 750 locations across the US, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association and OilPrice.com. Walmart, Costco and Ikea are among the companies who depend on solar the most.
California gas prices surge: 20 cents overnight in some placesCalifornia gas prices are soaring because of聽refinery outages and pipeline problems. Gas prices at some Los Angeles stations now top $5 a gallon.
Rising seas washing away Ghana's former slave fortsAs sea levels rise on Ghana鈥檚 populated shores, the government mulls defense measures for its forts, castles, and communities.
Oil prices swing as unrest in Iran reaches fever pitchProtests rocked Iran Wednesday as the value of the country's currency continued its free fall. Uncertainty in the region has meant an up and down week for oil prices.聽
Americans show support for clean energy in pollsNew polls show that聽Americans overwhelmingly support political efforts to reduce the effects of greenhouse gases, with most agreeing that climate change is an important issue that needs immediate attention, according to Consumer Energy Report.
What does Syria's lack of oil mean for US involvement?Because of its small oil resources, Syria is in a non-strategic second-tier position, as far as the interests of the United States and its allies in the region are concerned, according to OilPrice.com.
Scientists identify massive geothermal hotspot in UtahThe confirmation of a large geothermal hotspot in Utah could mean the exploitation of an inexpensive source of energy, according to Consumer Energy Report.聽