Buffett sees relationship between EVs and coal with BNSF deal

Warren Buffett recently threw down $34 billion for the Burlington Northern Sante Fe Corporation, his biggest bet yet. (MSNBC) The recent recession created conditions whereby acquisition of the railroad became a...

Maldives Government- Underwater to Wind Farm

The Cabinet of the beautiful island nation of Maldives last month set a precedent of commitment to save environment when the full cabinet convened for a underwater session to sign off a resolution to urge the...

Modern society's pyrrhic victory

There is a price we are all being asked to pay collectively for modern society and all of its amenities.  Technoiogical advancements in the twentieth century have provided us both with achievements that lead...

U.S. and China hash out details on cleantech deal

A major announcement is expected this week at the World Economic Forum in Dalian, China regarding a deal between the U.S. and China.  The deal seeks to establish a working relationship that will allow the two...

Italian Clean Energy Hydrogen Power Plant, No Greenhouse Gases

An environmental first, Italian power company Enel has built a hydrogen powered electrical plant that produces no greenhouse gases.  The 12 megawatt electrical plant is in Fusina, Porto Marghera, Venice's industrial district. The Enel clean energy power plant is the...

2009 Energy Bill Will Punish Oil Consumers

American Petroleum Institute President Jack Gerard issued back-to-back statements today related to the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. About the Congressional Budget Office cost estimate on the...

Obama Budget Risks Nation’s Energy Security

President Barack Obama’s 2010 budget proposal makes it appear he’s ready, willing and able to bury Americans in new taxes, place the nation’s energy security in peril and put  six-million American jobs...

Energy politics and investment strategies

President Obama’s campaign slogan of ‘change’ has been echoing through America’s airwaves and business community for several months now.  Whether done overtly or covertly, it is becoming established...

Republicans introduce American Energy Innovation Act

Republicans are set to announce an energy bill in Congress designed to directly compete with Democrat efforts to pass comprehensive energy legislation in 2009 ahead of the UNFCCC in December in Copenhagen.  In...

Oil & gas executives scoff at energy independence

Many oil and natural gas executives would have Americans believe that energy independence is a goal that can not be achieved by current leadership in their industries.  In reality, America is decades away from...

Low cost solar energy: thanks to organic solar cells

Cost has been the main factor inhibiting large scale use of solar energy, an abundant and clean form of energy.  A large portion of this cost goes for solar panels that contain photovoltaic cells necessary for converting the sun’s energy into a usable form...

President Obama invites wealthiest nations for climate talks

President Obama’s Administration announced the creation of forum that seeks to bring the sixteen major economies of the world together to discuss climate change and emission mitigation methods in preparation for...

President Obama invests in America's future

In President Obama’s news conference last night, he reiterated the top priorities of his administration.  Energy, education, health care, and investing in science and technology continue to remain his focus...

Renewable energy's black swan

Throughout humanity’s long history, our societies have gone through great lengths to create a series of academic disciplines (economics, history, politics, etc.) that help us understand the world around...

The Canadian oil sands dilemma

With America’s reliance upon Middle Eastern oil falling under increasing criticism, President Obama recently traveled to Canada to check out their oil sands operation with the hope of inspiring them to clean up...

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