Energy & Environment
Supreme Court Rules States' Control of Water Sources Ends at Borders
Texas can't take water from Oklahoma without its permission
Senate Gets Rid of One Farm Subsidy, Adds Another
Farm Bill passed with bipartisan majority
Global Carbon Emissions Reach Record High
Even though U.S. contribution is lowest since the '90s
Supreme Court Rules Raisin Farmers Can Fight Federal Controls
Depression era rules manage how much can be sold
Meet the New Farm Bill, Same as the Old Farm Bill
Taxpayer-subsidized crop insurance, like all farm subsidies, is a costly bipartisan disaster.
Spain Set to Cut Solar Energy Subsidies
Those who invested heavily may end up getting screwed
Calif. Nuclear Plant to Close
Had been shut down for more than a year due to safety problems.
Monstanto Sued over Genetically Modified Wheat
Claims negligence hurt farmers and drove prices down
Activists Battle Police in Istanbul over Fate of Park
Environmentalists trying to stop it from being razed
Activists Sue over Federal Rules for Charging Endangered Species Killers
Currently those who kill protected species can't be prosecuted unless it can be proved they knew of the animal's status
Tesla Tripling Number of Charging Stations
CEO says people will be able to drive electric cars from Los Angeles to New York by end of year
UN Scientists Warn of Jellyfish Overpopulation
Unchecked, will drive down fish numbers
Water in Mine Appears More Than One Billion Years Old
Probably not good to drink
Nuking Dangerous Earth-Bound Asteroids Might Be Necessary
Best bet, according to scientists
Without Green Subsidies, Tesla Would be Losing Millions
Through selling mandated emission credits, company essentially forced competitors to fund sales.
Department of Agriculture Eases Licensing Requirements For Roadside Egg Vendors in Missouri
Now only need a $5 retail license
California's Unconstitutional Foie Gras Crackdown
In addition to its constitutional flaws, California's foie gras ban is unenforceable. A flurry of lawsuits by animal rights groups is making this fact more and more clear.
Iran Expands Nuclear Technology
Installed close to 700 centrifuges, according to UN agency
Portland, Ore., Votes Against Water Fluoridation
Fourth time since 1956 they've rejected it
California's Third Carbon Auction Raises about $280 Million
That's enough for, like, 20 feet of high-speed rail, right?