Energy & Environment
U.S. May Release Oil Reserves
Hmmm ... Engineering a temporary drop in gas prices just before the election ...
Deep Water Horizon Tragedy Lives on in Regulation
The government has formalized new regulations proposed after the oil spill two years ago.
EPA Set to Approve Sorghum as Ethanol Ingredient
Move could reduce impact on food prices of grain use in fuel production.
Will Nothing Slay the Ethanol Dragon?
The drought is causing the government to prop up both the agriculture and ethanol industries to the detriment of anybody needing to buy food or fuel.
California May Ease "Cap and Trade" Burden
The state's signature green regulations are kryptonite for businesses and jobs
California Initiative Puts Profit Ahead of Science
Proposition 37 props up profits for organic growers and denies the scientific consensus in favor of biotech crops.
California Rules Block Lake Tahoe Crayfish Farming
Allegedly pro-environmental regs block pro-environmental cleanup efforts.
U.S. Export-Import Bank to Give $2 Billion Loan to South Africa for Green Energy
The 18-year loans target solar, wind and thermal energy.
Irvine, Calif., May Be Next to Ban Plastic Bags
City Council to consider proposal to investigate on Tuesday.
Gov. Jerry Brown to Launch Climate Change Site to Fight Skeptics
Stop laughing. He's not kidding.
USDA Wants All of the Bacon
Government will buy up to $170 million in meat from drought-stricken farmers.
Government-Dominated Energy Touted
Clean energy summit hosted by Sen. Harry Reid portrayed a future of politicized choices
British Government Trims Green Regulations
Officials predict £400 million in savings over the next 20 years
Researchers Say Underground Water Reserves Being Depleted
Asia, North America overusing what's available.
Chimp Attack Victim Wants to Sue Connecticut
Asking for $150 million due to agency's refusal to seize privately owned animal.
Debate Over Wind Energy Policy Infuses Typical Campaign Hot Air
Obama, Romney argue over tax credits, energy subsidies.
China Is Winning the Race to Lose Billions on Solar Power
Cower, America, and consider China's $17.5 billion solar manufacturing debt. How can we compete with that?
Dams May Contribute to Greenhouse Gas Levels
Washington State University research shows more methane bubbles out of water as it is drawn down.
Man Gets 30 Days for Collecting Runoff, Rainwater
Oregon man violated law from 1925 for three illegal reservoirs.
American Crocs Thriving at Nuclear Plant
Just wait for the original SyFy movie.
Green Activist Now an International Fugitive
Interpol issued a warrant after Sea Shepherd founder, Paul Watson, skipped bail in Germany and claimed that Japan is out to get him
Feds: July Hottest On Record For Continental U.S.
Hotter than summer of '36, the NOAA says
Florida Environmentalists Seek $10 Billion for Conservation
Petition campaign launched for constitutional amendment.
Military to Open Up 13 Million Acres of Land for Renewable Energy Use
The Departments of Defense and Interior make a deal
Australian States Under Pressure To Limit Power Prices
Prices at state-owned utilities are rising faster than those at private producers - but the carbon tax may be at fault
NASA Links Summer Heat to Global Warming
Scientists say they've found summer heat waves more frequent now than in the mid-20th century.
Ag Chief: More Money for Farmers Because of Drought
Farms need even more than what the U.S. government is offering, Tom Vilsack said
JPMorgan Chase Denies Manipulating California Energy Market
Trader demands money taken by state back.
Solyndra Tagged White House as "Bank of Washington"
In an email, the company's CEO had high praise for government subsidies
Big Federal Subsidies for Batteries
The federal government is doling out lots of dough so that private companies don't have to spend their own on battery research
Protestor Intrusion Shuts Down Tenn. Nuclear Complex
Three protestors trespassed on uranium storage and processing facility.
Red Tape Barrier to Philippine Oil
Oil producers say byzantine regulations pose a bigger barrier than the Chinese navy when it comes to exploiting oil in disputed waters off the Philippines
