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Why Japan Is Drilling Offshore For "Burning Ice"

The newest form of natural gas might be the most potent yet. But while Japan is using it to replace nuclear power, mining it could just cause more disasters.READ»

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Israel: IEI's Land Of Oil And Money

Israel may be the world's next energy superpower. But is this good for the Jews?READ»

Afghanistan Banned Plastic Bags, Can They Also Go Farther Than The U.S. In Fixing Air Pollution?

Living in a world of limited resources, Afghanistan is forced to conserve in ways we would never imagine in America. Maybe our two countries can work together?READ»

American Teens Know Very Little About Climate Change

A new study finds that adults are more sure climate change is happening than teens. Are we doomed?READ»

Welcome to the Anthropocene: The Human-Powered, Fossil Fuel-Driven Era

If we continue to burn coal, oil, and gas until resource depletion forces the switch later on, our emissions will drag the Earth back into a primeval super-warm state. But that doesn't have to happen.READ»

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Nokero Solar-Powered Lightbulb Uses 200 Times Less Energy Than a Kerosene Lamp

Nokero, a Hong Kong-based company, has debuted the world's first solar-powered LED lightbulb. Costing $15, the Nokero N100 has kerosene lamps in its sights but, at $15 a pop (although that drops to $10 if you buy 48 or more) it's ...READ»

Obama’s Tootsie Roll Energy Policy

We should fill our short-term fossil-fuel needs from the sources closest to home.READ»

Happy Fossil Fools Day!

If you're tired of sifting through the endless fake news stories today, consider harnessing April Fool's Day shenanigans for good with Fossil Fools Day, an annual environmental demonstration day led by the Energy Action Coalition ...READ»

Lessons From Fossil-Fueled Rats

How do we pay for decarbonizing the global economy?READ»

A Level Playing Field

Everyone hates their taxes being spent on subsidies - - unless it’s to subsidize their own industry. It’s time for an honest debate about the role of subsidies in a 21st Century economy and, at least, a restructuring to a ...READ»