Archive for ‘Energy’
California cows start passing gas to the grid
March 4th, 2008
Imagine a vat of liquid cow manure covering the area of five football fields and 33 feet deep. Meet California’s most alternative new energy.
Popularity: 9%
Seeking cleaner future, world turns to renewable energy
March 4th, 2008
Investment in renewable energy skyrocketed in 2007, but such sources still provided just a tiny fraction of the world’s power, researchers said Tuesday on the sidelines of an international renewable energy conference in Washington.
Popularity: 9%
Oil Prices Climbing Across Country
March 3rd, 2008
Gas prices are creeping up, and Marylanders are feeling the pain as they pay an extra 19 cents per gallon on average.
Popularity: 8%
Gazprom cuts gas supply to Ukraine
March 3rd, 2008
Ukraine’s state energy firm, Naftogaz, says the reduction is not significant and will not have an impact on consumers in Ukraine. A Gazprom spokesperson said deliveries had been reduced by 46 million cubic meters per day but Ukraine’s state energy firm, Naftogaz, said that supplies had been reduc…
Popularity: 9%
How High? Gas Inches Toward $4 A Gallon
February 29th, 2008
Gas prices are quickly approaching record levels in Southern California.
Popularity: 2%
Taking Post-Heart Attack Meds Increases Survival, Mercury Exposure From Broken CFL Light Bulbs, SSRI Antidepressants Only Benefi
February 28th, 2008
In a study of over 4,000 patients who suffered a heart attack, those who took none of their prescription medicines following discharge from hospitals were 80% more likely to die during the first year following the event when compared to those who…
Popularity: 3%
Feds nip state efforts to slash mercury
February 16th, 2008
While arguing in court that states are free to enact tougher mercury controls from power plants, the Bush administration pressured dozens of states to accept a scheme that would let some plants evade cleaning up their pollution, government documents show.
Popularity: 3%
Project Energy: Future Of Solar Power Looks Bright
February 16th, 2008
Homegrown energy isn’t just good for our environment; it can actually be a moneymaker for our families
Popularity: 3%
Gas Field Unlocked After Decades
February 11th, 2008
Exxon has developed a technology that will enable drillers to tap into one of the largest natural gas fields in the country
Popularity: 3%
Ill. lawmakers will fight for coal plant
January 30th, 2008
Illinois lawmakers vowed to do everything in their power to assure that a virtually emissions-free power plant is built in central Illinois, after saying the U.S. Department of Energy informed them it was pulling out of the project.
Popularity: 2%
China stuggles with power shortages
January 27th, 2008
Many blame the current situation where coal prices are free to float while power prices are fixed. The ongoing heavy snow in many parts of China, which snarls coal transportation and destroys electricity cables, is also to blame for the crisis.
Popularity: 3%
It Costs How Much To Heat The Mall Of America?
January 26th, 2008
It’s probably going to cost a little more to heat your home for January because of the cold spell, but how much do you think it costs to heat the Mall of America,
Popularity: 2%
India, France finalize nuke deal, inkpacts to boost ties
January 25th, 2008
India and France on Friday announced they had finalized negotiations for a bilateral agreement on cooperation in civilian nuclear energy and signed five pacts in the areas of defence, science and nuclear research to give a “fresh impetus” to their strategic partnership.
Popularity: 2%
EU approves ambitious energy and climate change package
January 23rd, 2008
The European Commission approved Wednesday ambitious plans to turn the European Union into the most environmentally-friendly economy in the world.
Popularity: 4%
Biofuel production may worsen water, food problems in Asia: study
January 22nd, 2008
An international research group has warned in a recent study that continued rapid growth in biofuel production may worsen already serious water resource and food problems in Asia.
Popularity: 4%
