Washington DC (SPX) Feb 14, 2014 - In today's search for renewable energy sources, researchers are turning to the hi-tech, from solar and hydrogen fuel cells, and the very low-tech. The latest example of a low-tech alternative comes
Chicago (AFP) Feb 13, 2014 - The natural gas system in the United States is leaking far more methane, a harmful greenhouse gas, into the air than official estimates say, according to research released Thursday.
Ottawa (AFP) Feb 13, 2014 - Quebec announced Thursday it will open up the pristine wilderness haven of Anticosti Island to oil and gas exploration, forming a joint venture with French energy firm Maurel et Prom to scour its vast wilds.
Washington DC (SPX) Feb 13, 2014 - The potential for a golden age of gas comes along with a big if regarding environmental and social impact. The International Energy Agency (IEA)-the global ener
Vienna, Austria (SPX) Feb 12, 2014 - Whenever a new material is discovered, scientists are eager to find out whether or not it can be superconducting. This applies particularly to the wonder material graphene. Now, an international tea
Baltimore MD (SPX) Feb 12, 2014 - To advance the availability of alternative energy solutions, Lockheed Martin has announced that it has signed a contract with Victorian Wave Partners Ltd. to begin developing the world's largest wav
York, UK (SPX) Feb 12, 2014 - Scientists at the University of York today report the development of hemp plants with a dramatically increased content of oleic acid. The new oil profile results in an attractive cooking oil that is
Tempe AZ (SPX) Feb 12, 2014 - Life in a warming world is going to require human ingenuity to adapt to the new realities of Earth. Greenhouse-gas induced warming and megapolitan expansion are both significant drivers of our warmi
Paris (AFP) Feb 12, 2014 - Shale oil and gas have had limited benefits for the US economy and their advantages for Europe will be even slimmer, a French think tank said Wednesday.
Paris (AFP) Feb 12, 2014 - Scientists on Wednesday announced an important advance in the long quest to harness nuclear fusion, a field that has sparked dreams of clean and limitless energy.
Paris, France (SPX) Feb 11, 2014 - AREVA TN has won two new contracts to supply its NUHOMS dry storage canisters and horizontal storage modules (HSMs) to two U.S. utilities. Under these contracts totaling more than $20 million, AREVA
Paris (AFP) Feb 11, 2014 - Concerns that giant wind farms aimed at easing climate change in fact aggravate the problem are misplaced, a scientific study said on Tuesday.
Beaverton OR (SPX) Feb 11, 2014 - As part of its commitment to science and STEM education, as well as renewable energy, Vernier Software and Technology has partnered with KidWind, the international leader of clean energy education.
Kuwait City (AFP) Feb 10, 2014 - Kuwait National Petroleum Co said Monday it has awarded a $12-billion project to British, US and Japanese-led consortia to boost capacity at oil refineries and make production more environmentally friendly.
Tehran (AFP) Feb 09, 2014 - Iran's oil ministry said Sunday it is preparing a new type of contract that would be more attractive to major oil companies in case of the lifting of international sanctions.
Pullman WA (SPX) Feb 07, 2014 - A group of Washington State University researchers has developed a chewing gum-like battery material that could dramatically improve the safety of lithium ion batteries. Led by Katie Zhong, We
