Solar was the second-biggest source of new electricity generation capacity in 2013. A trade war between the U.S. and China, …
Energy
Japan Mulls Nuclear Revival Not Even 3 Years After Fukushima
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe proposes re-opening plants shuttered after disaster
Nuclear Fusion Just Got a Little Closer to Becoming a Reality
Atomic fusion could produce limitless energy—but scientists haven’t been able to harness it. But a novel experiment suggests it could be achievable
Report Raises No Major Climate Objections to Keystone Pipeline, But the Choice Is Obama’s
A final environmental assessment says that the oil sands pipeline won’t significantly impact carbon emissions
U.S. Oil Demand Grew Faster Than China’s in 2013. That Won’t Last
Production has been booming for awhile, but last year American demand for the black stuff grew by 390,000 barrels a day
To Drill Or Not to Drill—Debate Over Offshore Testing and Drilling in the Atlantic
The pros and cons of seismic exploration in the Atlantic
Polar Vortex Sends Natural Gas Prices on Rollercoaster
But prices should stabilize in anticipation of warmer weather
North Dakota Derailment Shows Dark Side of America’s Oil Boom
As shipments of oil by rail skyrocket, environmentalists worry about the toll of hauling America’s crude
Fracking for Natural Gas May Help Us Save Water
Hydraulic fracturing for natural gas is a water-intensive process—as critics love to point out. But by enabling the switch from thirsty coal to more efficient natural gas, fracking could be good for water scarcity
More Oil, More Gas and Less Driving: Predicting America’s Energy Future
A new report is optimistic about continued growth in U.S. oil and natural gas production. But the future of energy is hard to predict