Prometheus Institute

If we declare that there’s an obesity epidemic and then rejoice in low prices for junk food, we’re deluding ourselves into thinking we’ll solve the problem. But that’s precisely the paradox we […]

LEED might not be the only game in town when it comes to green building certifications, but it’s certainly a huge force in the sector, as a new report from the program’s […]

There are 834 drilling rigs hunting oil and gas in Texas – 47.5 percent of U.S. rigs and 24 percent of drilling rigs worldwide, according to the latest Baker Hughes Rig Count. Most of […]

A major sticking point for automakers investigating compressed natural gas, or CNG vehicles are the large (and expensive) fuel tanks that store comparatively little fuel. Chrysler may have come up with the […]

The IEA has been struggling to find reasons to call on producers to help soften high oil prices for some time, and this month is no different. With surging volumes of US […]

Warmer weather and lower usage across households, business and industry has caused the AEMO to slash its demand forecasts again. The revised figures are certain to be used by the incumbent fossil […]

SHANGHAI (Reuters) – A choking smog across much of northern China threatens not just the health of local residents, but also of major coal projects globally that are still on the drawing […]

Accenture report finds that utilities from North America to Europe and Asia are divided on whether grid disruptions are threats or opportunities. via Renew Economy http://reneweconomy.com.au/2013/utilities-at-the-crossroads-of-the-grid-edge-96590?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=utilities-at-the-crossroads-of-the-grid-edge-96590

Greater output, less weight, improved production and installation processes – Siemens intends to apply these approaches to reduce the costs of offshore wind power in the coming years. via World of Renewables […]

Nearly everyone believes that oil prices will trend higher and higher, allowing increasing amounts of oil to be extracted. This belief is based on the observation that the cost of extraction is […]