energyTHEN: Early Views on Wind Power
Neither the problems with wind power, nor efforts to solve them, are new. This week's energyTHEN! takes us to 1980 and a Department of Energy film on the pioneering work being done in the field of wind energy.
Revenge of the Electric Car: Chris Paine
energyNOW talks to Revenge of the Electric Car director Chris Paine about how the auto industry has shifted gears to view EVs as a business opportunity instead of a threat.
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Next-Generation EV Batteries Zap Range Anxiety
energyNOW goes under the hood of a next generation battery design, being developed by IBM, that uses nanotechnology to try and make EVs more powerful than ever.
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The State of Electric Vehicles in America - 12.25.2011
This week, energyNOW! explores the state of electric vehicles in America today: are they accelerating into the fast lane, or could they run out of juice in the race against internal-combustion cars?
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106 U.S. Coal Plant Retirements Since 2010
Last Wednesday was a big milestone for people who care about public health and a livable climate. Two utilities announced the planned closure of nine coal plants.
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World’s Oldest Nuclear Power Plant Shuts Down Today
Today, in the UK, the world's oldest nuclear power plant shut down.
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Shocker! California Tops US Renewables List
The U.S. led the world in clean energy investment in 2011, but China retained the top spot in the latest Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index from Ernst & Young.
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Morning News Roundup – February 29, 2012
Today's morning news roundup - all the energy and climate coverage you need to read.
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Shale Oil - The Rush for Black Gold
Drilling innovations are unlocking vast U.S. oil reserves. But is the new drilling also forcing a choice between oil and water in Texas?
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