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Friday, May 17, 2013
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The Two-Way
Huge Boost In U.S. Oil Output Set To Transform Global Market
May 14, 2013 The International Energy Agency says U.S. shale output and petroleum from Canada's tar sands are transforming global energy markets.
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
EPA: Tar Sands Pipelines Should Be Held To Different Standards
April 24, 2013 Up until now, the U.S. has had the same rules for all oil pipelines. But the EPA says pipelines that carry tar sands oil, like the proposed Keystone XL pipeline, should have special standards. That's because tar sands oil spills can release harmful air pollution and are vastly more difficult to clean up than conventional oil spills.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Could An 'Artificial Leaf' Fuel Your Car?
April 23, 2013 Right now, solar panels make electricity. But a team of engineers in California wants to take solar energy one step further. They're trying to create a device that uses sunlight to make a liquid fuel that goes in our gas tanks.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Business
This Building Is Supergreen. Will It Be Copied?
April 22, 2013 The Bullitt Foundation's new Seattle headquarters, billed as the world's "greenest" building, is designed to be entirely self-sustaining. The developers hope it can inspire others to build this way.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Planet Money
Two Centuries Of Energy In America, In Four Graphs
April 10, 2013 A brief history of America, as seen through energy sources — from wood to nuclear power, and beyond.
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Planet Money
How We Use Energy: Then And Now
April 3, 2013 We've become more energy efficient in the last five decades, but what does that mean for total energy use? The answer, in two graphics.
Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Shots - Health News
Could Wind Turbines Be Toxic To The Ear?
April 2, 2013 Critics argue that wind turbine syndrome is a fictional malady perpetuated by people angered by the wind turbines in their communities. Now ear, nose and throat experts are finally weighing in on whether it could be real.
Monday, April 01, 2013
Business
EPA's Push For More Ethanol Could Be Too Little, Too Late
April 1, 2013 MRThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could soon issue a final ruling that aims to force oil companies to replace E10, gasoline mixed with 10 percent ethanol, with E15. This move could come just as widespread support for ethanol, which is made from corn, appears to be eroding.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
The Two-Way
Cause Of Exxon Oil Spill In Arkansas Under Investigation
March 31, 2013 The pipeline ruptured in the town of Mayflower on Friday, causing the evacuation of 22 homes. Crews have recovered about 4,500 barrels of oil and water, Exxon said Saturday. Officials are also monitoring air quality.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Business
Cheap Natural Gas Pumping New Life Into U.S. Factories
March 28, 2013 Many economists say Americans are witnessing a "manufacturing renaissance," thanks to abundant and reliable energy sources.
