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Canada considers oil spill legislation. Repercussions for Keystone XL?Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper's cabinet is reportedly considering offshore oil and pipeline legislation that would appease environmentalists, Alic writes. While environmentalists focus on the new pipelines like Keystone XL, Alic adds, the real threat is the older pipelines.
Boeing 787 batteries: What's causing their 'thermal runaways?'The Boeing 787 batteries may have overheated due to a structural flaw that prevented adequate ventilation. The ongoing investigation could keep the Boeing 787 grounded for weeks or months.
Energy innovation: views on the futureStepp summarizes the major themes from a conference dedicated to discussing the possibility of developing and deploying all of the cheap, high-performing zero-carbon technologies necessary to meet 40 terawatts of projected global demand by mid-century.
EPA doubles down on ethanol mandatesThe EPA’s decision to increase the 2012 cellulosic ethanol mandate by over 60 percent is odd to say the least, Rapier writes. It seems like they have doubled down on last year’s wishful thinking with an even larger dose of wishful thinking, he adds.
Global warming vs. time: why some problems can't waitGlobal warming appears to be speeding up as ice melts faster and faster on Greenland and at the poles, Cobb writes. Problems such as global warming and resource depletion will not wait for a long-term schedule.
Carbon emissions in US drop to lowest level since 1994Carbon dioxide emissions in the US in 2012 were at their lowest levels since 1994, according to a report by Bloomberg New Energy Finance for the Business Council for Sustainable Energy.
How do you spot a leaking oil pipeline?Pipeline leaks, ruptures, and spills are increasingly causing property damage, according to a new study, and detection systems to detect pipeline leaks may be lacking.
Alaska mulls tax breaks for oil and gasAlaska Governor Sean Parnell is courting the oil and gas industries with a legislative proposal designed to make the state as attractive as North Dakota, Alic writes.
Steven Chu to resign from top post at Energy DepartmentSteven Chu, who will step down from his post as Energy secretary, made renewables a centerpiece of his tenure. While advances in wind and solar garnered praise from Democrats, Republicans excoriated Steven Chu and the Obama administration when clean-energy investments backfired.
Mexican oil, Chinese drilling, Japanese nuclear: Energy trends to watch in 2013Rogers offers five major energy trends that are likely to take shape and play out in international headlines in 2013.
Will the Super Bowl save energy?The Super Bowl may be an unlikely energy saver: Residential electricity use dropped as much as 5 percent below average levels during last year's Super Bowl, according to a new study.
Libya confronts energy security dilemmaLibya is doing its best to make a few cosmetic security changes in an atmosphere of growing uncertainty, Alic writes.
Unicorns and biofuels: the case against EPA ethanol mandatesThe EPA requiring gasoline blenders to blend cellulosic ethanol makes about as much sense as requiring automakers to sell unicorns, Rapier writes.
John Kerry to lead review of Keystone XL pipelineJohn Kerry, confirmed by the US Senate as the next secretary of State, will lead the State Department's review of the Keystone XL pipeline. Environmentalists hope John Kerry will block the project but supporters say that approving the Keystone XL pipeline is in the nation's best interest.
Exxon Mobil, BP face off in Iraq-Kurd oil conflictBP and Exxon Mobil have taken opposite sides in the escalating conflict over oil between the Iraqi central government and the Iraqi Kurds, Alic writes.
Departure of Chesapeake CEO McClendon signals new era in natural gasIf the change at Chesapeake is any indication, the natural gas industry is going to be far more buttoned-down as it pares debt and boosts operating profit.
A123 purchase by Chinese firm approved by US. Are energy secrets safe?The acquisition of A123 Systems Inc. by China-based Wanxiang Group Corp. passed its last official hurdle with the authorization by the US government. The approval comes despite concerns that the A123 Systems deal would expose sensitive energy technology to Chinese authorities.
Exxon Mobil passes Apple to again become world's largest companyApple first overtook Exxon Mobil as the world’s largest publically traded company in August 2011, Peixe writes, but after several difficult weeks, Apple will hand the mantle back to Exxon Mobil.
Boeing 787 batteries clear first test. Focus shifts to monitoring system.Boeing 787 batteries seemingly passed first inspections this week as US and Japanese officials came up with few answers in their cursory examinations of the Boeing 787's battery fires. The company's outsourcing strategy and a weak permitting process may have contributed to the Boeing 787's glitches.
Dow Chemical withdraws from natural gas export projectDow Chemical publicly disavowed a $6.5 billion project for a natural gas export terminal that it partly owns, Alic writes. Dow is opposed to this project because its senior management believes high volumes of LNG exports will lead to higher prices at home.
