Jun 10 Paul Solman: How Do Oil Imports and 'Oil Independence' Intersect? By Paul Solman This entry is cross-posted on the Business Desk blog, where economics correspondent Paul Solman answers your questions on economic news. Question: I'm befuddled by the "oil independence" movement that is neatly summarized by the slogan "drill baby drill." This… Continue reading
Jun 10 Watch Amid Oil Leak, Business Leaders Urge Energy Sector Investment, Research President Obama met Thursday with families of workers killed in the Gulf rig explosion, but he also met with business leaders to discuss energy issues facing the U.S. Judy Woodruff speaks with two of those executives, venture capitalist John Doerr… Continue watching
Apr 28 After Nine-Year Fight, Government Approves Cape Cod Wind Farm On a day when much attention is centered on an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the U.S. took steps toward an entirely different alternative on the energy front. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced Wednesday that the… Continue reading
Apr 01 New Auto Emissions, Fuel Efficency Standards Set The federal government on Thursday rolled out the final plan for the nation's first vehicle emission and fuel efficiency standards.The new rules, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and U.S. oil consumption, will kick in for most passenger vehicles… Continue reading
Mar 31 Watch Obama Proposes Lifting Coastal U.S. Drilling Bans President Obama announced plans to lift the ban on offshore oil and gas exploration along the Atlantic and Alaskan coasts and in the Gulf of Mexico. Kwame Holman reports on the reaction to the president's proposal in Washington. Continue watching
Oct 15 Solar Energy as Competitive Sport Green technology can take many forms, be it in eco-friendly light bulbs, hybrid cars, or wind turbines. It can even take the form of homework, as in the case of students competing in the Department of Energy's "Solar Decathlon."… Continue reading
Oct 06 Watch Other News: Flooding in India Leaves Millions Homeless In other news, flooding in Southern India left millions homeless and hungry, and heating bills are expected to be lower this winter, according to the Energy Information Administration. Continue watching
Sep 30 Watch One Man's Trash, Another Man's 'Earthship' In the latest installment in his series on innovation during the recession, Tom Bearden examines how one architect is turning unlikely items into environmentally friendly homes he calls "earthships."… Continue watching
Sep 22 Obama Addresses Climate Change in U.N. Speech The United States is a serious and determined partner in combating global warming, President Barack Obama told world leaders Tuesday as he sought to show U.S. resolve ahead of crucial climate change talks in Copenhagen in December. Continue reading
Jul 30 Exxon, Shell Report Massive Drops in Profits Oil giant Exxon Mobil Corp. reported Thursday that its earnings plunged 66 percent in the second quarter, following a steep decline in fuel prices over the past year. Continue reading