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Hillary Clinton has big plans for solar power. Are they achievable?Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton rolled out an ambitious plan late Sunday to decarbonize the US power sector, the first of what her campaign says will be a series of energy and climate policy announcements.
Bad news for Russia: Oil prices are falling againRussia is facing a mounting fiscal crisis as the combination of low oil prices and western sanctions continue to take their toll.
Obama and Africa's energy potential [Recharge]President Obama visits Africa as energy shortages continue to challenge much of the continent; China makes a splash in the East China Sea; Shell gets a green light to drill in the Arctic. Catch up on global energy with the Monitor's Recharge.
Bonneville Salt Flats: Are they losing salt?Wet weather has forced the cancellation of Speed Week for the second straight year and revived a debate about whether nearby mining is depleting the Bonneville Salt Flats of their precious resource.
Secret weapon in fight against climate change: mayorsSixty big-city mayors from around the world gathered at the Vatican this week to discuss their role in addressing climate change. Mayors often play an unheralded role in reducing carbon emissions.
Cuba eyes oil and gas for economic boostCuba is in the process of opening up its economy to foreign investment, a process that could accelerate following the recent thaw in relations between Havana and Washington.
US coal is in troubleAfter decades of strong financial numbers and dominance in the electric power sector, US coal producers are starting to fall apart faster than anyone could have anticipated.
Body cams for rhinos? New gear catches poachers red-handedA new tracking device and alarm system could be a valuable tool in the 'increasingly desperate' struggle to save rhinos from extinction.
Why is Hewlett Packard harnessing wind power?Hewlett Packard announced on Tuesday a purchase agreement with SunEdison for wind energy to power its five data centers in Texas.
Iran nuclear deal: what it means for natural gasWith a nuclear deal in hand, it's not just oil that Iranians can offer. The country has the second biggest natural gas reserves in the world.
What Iran deal could mean for US ban on oil exportsA bipartisan effort to lift the 40-year-old ban on US crude exports could see more momentum following the nuclear agreement with Iran.
Australians on edge over oil slick reported near Great Barrier ReefGovernment agencies will be deployed Saturday morning to investigate and identify next steps for cleanup.
Why Mexico's historic oil bid wasn't a complete flopMexico's first private oil bidding did not pan out as those eager to invest had hoped, write Jeremy Martin and Alexis Arthur of the Institute of the Americas. But the uninspiring results are only the beginning, not the end, of Mexico's historic energy reform.
The home that pays its own utility bill (and then some)A movement to develop homes that produce more energy than they use is beginning to gain ground.
How long until renewable energy powers the US?The future of US energy is looking like it will rely heavily on renewable sources. The more difficult question is when, and at what rate, that future will arrive.
In China, a fuel dirtier than coal gains tractionPetroleum coke, or petcoke, is over 90 percent carbon and has become a fuel of choice for some Chinese industries.
Why is a Japanese tech company turning golf courses into solar energy farms?The Kyocera Corporation recently announced it would be turning a Kyoto golf course into a solar power plant.
Are China's climate goals too ambitious?China, the world's largest carbon emitter, has made big plans to clean up its carbon-heavy energy supply. But when it comes to climate ambition, has the country set its sights too high?
Plastic roads? Dutch company designs roads made of recycled bottlesPlastic roads last three times longer than asphalt roads, claim designers, and can be assembled in weeks from prefabbed sections.
Can oil and gas fix Greece's economy?Greece is turning to offshore oil and gas as a potential source of revenue, despite having almost no existing oil and gas production to begin with.
