A report from the United Nations Environment Programme and Bloomberg New Energy Finance sums up the rapid growth of renewable energy in 2011, and looks at some of the clouds on the horizon
Top U.S. Nuclear Regulator’s Parting Message: Fukushima Was “A Wake-Up Call”
Gregory Jaczko announced his resignation from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, but he continues to fight for better safety
New Survey of Undiscovered Oil Shows Shift Away from Middle East, Russia
A new study by the U.S. Geological Survey downgraded how much oil remains to be found in the Middle East and Russia, compared to their last assessment, more than a decade ago
Air Pollution from Fracked Natural Gas Wells Will Be Regulated Under New U.S. Rules
The new rule, the first specifically targeting pollution from fracked wells, should indirectly cut greenhouse gas emissions
Natural Gas a Weak Weapon Against Climate Change, New Study Asserts
A new study argues that replacing all the world’s coal power plants with natural gas would do little to slow global warming this century
More than 100 Coal Plants Shutting—But How Much Difference Will It Make?
Many coal plants are shutting, and natural gas plants are on the rise—but switching from coal to natural gas might not make much difference this century
Rising Oil, Gasoline Prices Push Politicians and Reporters to Utter “Nonsense”
Politicians spar over the reasons for high oil prices, natural gas vehicles spread in the U.S., and industry battled the EPA in court over greenhouse gas controls
Estimates Clash for How Much Natural Gas in the United States
As U.S. policymakers contemplate a new era as the “Saudi Arabia of natural gas,” a new government analysis slashes estimates for unproved shale gas reserves.
Climate Researcher Lied to Get Documents, Triggering Ethics Debate
Climate researcher Peter Gleick admits he tricked the Heartland Institute into sending him internal documents
Leaked Documents Describe Plan to Push Climate Change Denial in Schools
Documents allegedly from the libertarian Heartland Institute describe a curriculum meant to cast doubt on climate science
