"For Bicyclists Needing a Boost, This Wheel May Help"
"It is not easy to reinvent the wheel, but researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are giving it their best shot."
Source: NYTimes, 12/15/2009
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"Underused Drilling Practices Could Avoid Pollution"
"As environmental concerns threaten to derail natural gas drilling projects across the country, the energy industry has developed innovative ways to make it easier to exploit the nation's reserves without polluting air and drinking water." But are they used?
Source: ProPublica, 12/15/2009
"In Exxon Deal, Signs of the New Gusher"
"Exxon Mobil, the world’s largest publicly traded oil and gas producer, said Monday that it had agreed to buy XTO in an all-stock deal valued at $31 billion, the biggest oil and gas deal in four years."
Source: NYTimes, 12/15/2009
"China and U.S. Hit Strident Impasse at Climate Talks"
"China and the United States were at an impasse on Monday at the United Nations climate change conference here over how compliance with any treaty could be monitored and verified."
Source: NYTimes, 12/15/2009
Smart Meters, Intended for Efficiency, Prompt Revolt
"Millions of households across America are taking a first step into the world of the 'smart grid,' as their power companies install meters that can tell them how much electricity they are using hour by hour -- and sometimes, appliance by appliance. But not everyone is happy about it."
Source: NYTimes, 12/14/2009
"Senate Climate Road Map Caters to Nuclear, Offshore Drilling Proponents"
"Architects of Senate energy and climate legislation reiterated their support for nuclear power and offshore drilling yesterday in an effort to garner the support of moderate Democrats and Republicans."
Source: ClimateWire, 12/14/2009
"Md. Judge Lets Wind Out of Turbine Plan's Sails"
"Wind turbines can kill a few Indiana bats without endangering the species but the owners must ask for permission first, U.S. District Judge Roger Titus ruled on Dec. 8. Titus blocked construction of 82 turbines in Greenbrier County, W.Va., and restricted 40 turbines already under construction to seasonal operation."
Source: West Virginia Record, 12/11/2009
"Senators Offer New Climate Proposals"
"Three Senators released a broadly-worded blueprint of a climate change and energy bill on Thursday afternoon that they believe can win the 60 votes needed to push the bill through next year."
Source: NYTimes, 12/11/2009
"Copenhagen: What Would Success Look Like?"
"Here's what the historic meeting in Denmark can—and should—accomplish."
Source: Mother Jones, 12/10/2009
"Paper Battery Shows Promise for Grid, Vehicle Energy Storage"
"Ordinary office paper coated with an inky layer of carbon nanotubes or nanowires can make a lightweight, flexible and highly conductive battery or superconductor, according to Stanford University researchers."
Source: Greenwire, 12/10/2009
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