It has become clear to politicians and scientists that corn-based ethanol isn’t the solution for creating a home-grown fuel source. Enter “cellulosic ethanol,” made from wood chips, weeds or algae. Could it be the fuel of the f…
Global temperatures in 2010 tied 2005 for the warmest on record and are likely to increase further as developing countries expand their economies and produce more greenhouse gases, the National Aeronautics and Space Administrat…
A natural gas boom is coming in the U.S, but while consumers are likely to benefit from the cheap energy source, investors may not. Huge new discoveries of domestic reserves may keep prices down, and the political push toward r…
From flooding in Pakistan to wildfires in Russia, something seems to be going on. Climate change? A growing number of businesses aren’t waiting around to find out for sure. Instead, they’re making pragmatic plans to get ready j…