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The Lone Star State's clean-energy leaderDenton, Texas is known for its festivals and eclectic music scene, Guevara-Stone writes, but the bustling community 30 miles northwest of Dallas is also a leader in clean energy, boasting more wind power per capita than any other city in the nation.
Shareable economy: Sharing cars means saving energyAs we develop a renewable-energy economy powered by clean-energy technologies, we must in the meantime find ways to cut down on resource consumption, Cobb writes. Car sharing and other elements of the 'shareable economy' can help.
Keystone XL environmental report: Is it 'game over' for pipeline foes?The State Dept.'s Keystone XL report found that the pipeline is unlikely to significantly add to global carbon emissions. But foes say the project still may not be in the 'national interest.'
Drug trafficking in Central America wreaking havoc on forests, study findsDrug traffickers are targeting vast stretches of rainforest for clandestine landing strips and roads to carry on the drug trade, study finds
Keystone XL pipeline study puts ball in Obama's courtThe US State Department released its final environmental report on Keystone XL, triggering a 90-day deadline for President Obama to make a final decision on the controversial oil pipeline. Over five years of debate, Keystone XL has become a flash point in US energy.
Chevron follows Shell, Exxon Mobil profit slide. Is Big Oil in trouble?Oil and gas multinationals record billions in profits, but a shifting energy landscape has taken its toll. Shell and Exxon Mobil posted disappointing earnings, further evidence the US oil boom isn't boosting the usual suspects.
Is butanol the future of renewable fuel?Like ethanol, butanol can be produced from corn or sugar cane, but it has a far higher energy density and is easier for refiners to mix with gasoline.
Climate change putting penguin chicks at risk, scientists sayA 27-year study of Magellanic penguins found that heavy rain thought to be prompted by climate change is taking its toll on penguin chicks.
- Penguins, even in Argentina, at risk from climate change, study says
Penguins in Punta Tombo, Argentina, have a new foe to contend with – global climate change. Heavy rains and high temperatures are endangering the world's largest breeding colony of Magellanic penguins.
Why Obama’s push for climate means trouble ahead for coalPresident Obama signals he'll push forward with tougher regulations on carbon-heavy fuels, like coal, in his bid to reduce climate change and create green jobs. That means tough times ahead for coal.
State of the Union: Is Obama's 'all-of-the-above' energy working?President Obama used Tuesday's State of the Union address to defend his 'all-of-the-above' energy policy, rankling some who would rather the president pick their favorite fuel. Promoting all energy sources, Obama said in the State of the Union speech, is 'creating jobs and leading to a cleaner, safer planet.'
Tesla Motors completes New York-LA fast-charging networkTesla Motors has completed the coast-to-coast section of its free Supercharger network for its Model S electric car. Tesla Motors expects the entire Supercharger network to be complete by the time the affordable Model E is released to the market in 2017.
Will Kazakhstan lead an oil boom in Asia?Even with Kazakhstan's giant Kashagan oil field down, the prospects look up for oil and gas in the Central Asian country, Graeber writes.
Ukraine holds promise for shale gas despite uncertaintyUkraine will host a summit in May to explore European shale oil and natural gas. Despite an uncertain political future, Ukraine is still one of more promising shale areas in the region, Graeber writes.
Unfazed by environmental challenges, coal industry mounts PR assaultSocial benefits of carbon outweigh costs at least 50 times, according to new coal industry report. But even coal's friends say it should push to clean up its fuel.
Pipeline explosion leaves thousands in Canada without heatPipeline explosion in the Canadian province of Manitoba Saturday cut heat to thousands in municipalities south of Winnipeg, where the wind chill could reach minus 45 degrees F. Monday. The pipeline explosion is the latest example of extreme cold testing energy infrastructure across North America.
Ukraine unrest: the energy connectionUkrainian protesters seized an administrative building in Kiev Friday, before President Viktor Yanukovych appeared to offer concessions to ease growing unrest. Ukraine's energy challenges – dependent on fickle Russia for natural gas and unable to yet develop its own resources – make a difficult situation worse.
Report: US rail spilled more oil in 2013 than in past 37 years combinedMore crude oil was spilled in US rail incidents last year than during the previous 37 years, according to a new government analysis. Oil by rail transport has become more popular as pipeline capacity has fallen behind increases in oil production during the North American shale boom.
Why trains may switch to natural gas instead of dieselRailroad companies figure using natural gas could cut fuel costs by as much as 50 percent. They are starting to redesign locomotive engines to be capable of burning both diesel and liquefied natural gas.
Historic California drought called a red flag for future of USThe California drought, the worst in its history, could have far-reaching impacts for the state and for a nation that is only now starting to cope with climate change, experts say.
