energyTHEN: The Big Inch Pipeline
This week's energyTHEN! takes us to 1943, when the U.S. built the Big Inch pipeline to carry oil from Texas to the East Coast. From there, the fuel was piped into tanker ships and sent to Allied forces in World War II.
Poop to Plastic
energyNOW! gets a whiff of how sewer sludge is being turned into sustainable plastic to reduce the nation’s oil consumption.
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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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Author Andrew Cooper on his book, "The Oil Kings"
Book discusses how the U.S. built its relationship with Saudi Arabia.
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What's New
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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