The Climate Change Fork blogs of December 24, 2013 and January 2, 2014 asked why the prospects for world population growth varied so widely – from today’s population of some 7 billion […]
FedEx Electric Delivery Vans To Get Hydrogen Range Extenders
The commercial vehicle market stands to benefit the most from the adoption of cheap-to-operate electric vehicles, though range limitations also mean limited use for most delivery companies. Buoyed by a $3 million […]
Peak Oil becomes an Issue Again after the IEA Revised its Predictions
Among the big energy stories of 2013, “peak oil” — the once-popular notion that worldwide oil production would soon reach a maximum level and begin an irreversible decline — was thoroughly discredited. […]
Natural Gas Prices will Soar by 2015
Phil Flynn is senior energy analyst and a futures account executive at Chicago-based The Price Futures Group. He is one of the world’s leading energy market analysts and a daily contributor to […]
API Predicts Massive Oil Industry Spending Spree
Energy companies will spend close to $1 trillion on oil and gas infrastructure and storage over the next decade, to support more than 900,000 US jobs as the US becomes the global […]
Toyota Unveils Zero-Emissions Hydrogen Fuel-Cell ‘Car Of The Future’ For Sale Next Year
Hydrogen-powered fuel-cell vehicles have been up against technical, logistical and political challenges for years. Toyota is the latest automaker to make the push for the development of a consumer market. The post […]
A Startup’s $100M Plan To Make Dumb Windows Smart
A California startup that turns ordinary windows into intelligent light and heat blockers said Tuesday it’s raised $100 million to boost sales and manufacturing. via Forbes – Energy http://www.forbes.com/sites/uciliawang/2014/01/07/a-startups-100m-plan-to-make-dumb-windows-smart/
The 10 Biggest Oil And Gas Discoveries Of 2013
2013 was a decidedly lackluster year for oil exploration, but there were a few big finds. via Forbes – Energy http://www.forbes.com/sites/christopherhelman/2014/01/08/the-10-biggest-oil-and-gas-discoveries-of-2013/
Goldman Sachs Sells Its Stake In What Would Be The Largest Coal Terminal On The West Coast
The move by the multinational banking giant is the latest indicator that this isn’t only a bad investment for future generations, but also for those looking to turn a profit. The post […]
EPA Publishes First Rule Limiting Carbon Pollution From New Power Plants
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has, at long last, published its rule to limit carbon emissions from new power plants. The proposed rule appeared Wednesday in the Federal Register, four months after […]
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