Washington DC (SPX) Jun 15, 2009 - Diversifying energy sources is a key goal set out in the Obama-Biden New Energy for America plan. Reducing the nation's dependence on oil has been called one of the greatest challenges our nation has ever faced. Quick and bold actions were proposed to transform the entire economy, from cars and fuels, to factories and buildings.
Caracas, Venezuela (UPI) Jun 15, 2009 - A private Venezuelan TV broadcaster threatened with closure for criticizing the government has called for talks with President Hugo Chavez.
Gerroa, Australia (SPX) Jun 15, 2009 - Australia's NSW South Coast has been identified by the State Government as one of five wind resource areas of state significance.
Taipei (AFP) June 13, 2009 - Taiwan has passed a bill on renewable energy in a move which is expected to attract 30 billion Taiwan dollar (937 million US) worth of investment, the government and reports said Saturday.
Washington DC (UPI) Jun 12, 2009 - The families of nine Nigerian activists killed in the 1990s say they were overjoyed at the decision this week by Nigeria's Royal Dutch Shell to pay out $15.5 million in settlement money following a lengthy legal battle.
Hanoi (AFP) June 12, 2009 - Vietnam's fishermen should avoid entering disputed areas, a senior military official was quoted as saying Friday after armed Chinese vessels reportedly intercepted Vietnamese boats.
Tokyo (AFP) June 12, 2009 - Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is close to signing a deal with Australia's Queenlsand state to build the world's first large low-emission coal power plant, a company official said Friday.
New York NY (SPX) Jun 12, 2009 - Micromem Technologies through its wholly owned U.S. based subsidiary Micromem Applied Sensor Technologies has announced the successful integration of its patented magnetic sensor in a unique mining application.
Miami (UPI) Jun 11, 2009 - With the Obama administration taking a decidedly different approach to U.S.-Cuba relations than its predecessor, interest in the communist island's potential as an oil producer has reignited a debate as to whether Washington should end its decades-long trade embargo and allow U.S. companies to explore the potentially oil-rich northern basin.
Berkeley CA (SPX) Jun 11, 2009 - Graphene is the two-dimensional crystalline form of carbon, whose extraordinary electron mobility and other unique features hold great promise for nanoscale electronics and photonics. But there's a catch: graphene has no bandgap.
Beijing (AFP) June 11, 2009 - China's top refiner Sinopec is planning to take over oil and gas producer Addax Petroleum Corp. for as much as eight billion dollars, state press reported Thursday.
Paris (AFP) June 11, 2009 - Oil may be sending a message that the recession is easing up in advanced economies, the IEA said on Thursday, raising its estimate for global demand for the first time for many months.
Ottawa (AFP) June 10, 2009 - Canada announced Wednesday plans for a carbon market that could eventually link up with nascent EU and proposed US markets to form a global system for carbon pollution trading.
Beijing (AFP) June 10, 2009 - China plans to dramatically increase its use of wind and solar power, aiming to generate up to one fifth of its energy from renewable sources by 2020, a senior official told Britain's Guardian newspaper.
Washington (AFP) June 10, 2009 - The US petroleum industry accounted for a quarter of toxic pollutants recorded across North America in 2005 by a government-backed environmental watchdog, an annual report said on Wednesday.
West Lafayette IN (SPX) Jun 09, 2009 - Researchers have used Bluetooth signals from cell phones and other wireless devices to track how long it takes travelers to get through security lines at the Indianapolis International Airport.
