Miami (AFP) Dec 12, 2016 - Bill Gates is leading a coalition of powerful investors committing more than one billion dollars to clean energy innovations in the fight against climate change, his foundation announced Monday.
Hiratsuka, Japan (UPI) Dec 12, 2016 - Scientists in Japan have engineered a refrigerator powered by sound waves. The technology isn't new, but the research team's version of the thermoacoustic engine offers two important advantages over its predecessors.
Milan, Italy (UPI) Dec 12, 2016 - Italian energy company Eni said it was selling off a stake in an Egyptian gas field to a Russian company to help bring quick monetary success to the project.
London (AFP) Dec 12, 2016 - Global funds are signalling plans to pull out of fossil fuel investments at a significant pace, a study showed Monday, one year on from the Paris Agreement to tackle global warming.
Tel Aviv, Israel (UPI) Dec 12, 2016 - Partners behind one of the larger natural gas fields off the coast of Israel unveiled plans to start formal production operations in roughly three years.
New York (UPI) Dec 12, 2016 - Crude oil prices soared to historic highs in early Monday trading in response to a weekend production agreement reached between OPEC and non-OPEC members.
Bismarck, N.D. (UPI) Dec 12, 2016 - If state records are accurate when measured against industry data, the rig count in North Dakota gained significant ground after a weekend OPEC agreement.
Pullman WA (SPX) Dec 12, 2016 - When it comes to second generation biofuels, Washington State University research shows that consumers are willing to pay a premium of approximately 11 percent over conventional fuel. We were
Moscow (UPI) Dec 12, 2016 - Russian media sources said last week's deal for the acquisition of shares of oil company Rosneft is outside the reach of Western-backed economic sanctions.
Shanghai (AFP) Dec 9, 2016 - Apple has struck a partnership with the world's largest wind turbine maker, the American company said, marking the tech giant's largest clean energy project to date.
New York (UPI) Dec 9, 2016 - Anticipation building over a weekend meeting between OPEC members and other producers helped lift oil prices in early trading Friday, though doubts remain.
London (UPI) Dec 9, 2016 - Venezuela and Saudi Arabia were the only two OPEC members showing production declines, highlighting challenges ahead for a production deal, Platts reported.
Moscow (UPI) Dec 9, 2016 - Russia's stance on a weekend production meeting between OPEC and non-member states remains fluid, with sources offering competing stances to Russian media.
Austin, Texas (UPI) Dec 9, 2016 - State regulators in Texas said they issued 2 percent fewer oil and gas drilling permits in November than last year, though signs of recovery are emerging.
Ottawa (AFP) Dec 9, 2016 - The United States will stay on its current path toward a low-carbon economy after Donald Trump's inauguration, US Vice-President Joe Biden predicted Friday during a visit to Ottawa.
Washington (UPI) Dec 9, 2016 - An $11 billion deal with a Russian oil producer, commodity trader Glencore and a Qatari sovereign fund may be under sanctions review, the White House said.
