Jul 01 Energy-rich Russia Hit Hard by Global Financial Crisis By PBS News Hour After a decade of economic growth due in large part to energy revenue, Russia is reeling from the global financial crisis and the drop in oil prices and production. Continue reading
Apr 21 'Clean Coal' Debate Plays Out on the Airwaves By PBS News Hour American television audiences are likely noticing a battle being waged during commercial breaks as millions of dollars are being spent on advertising to promote or denigrate a mysterious-sounding buzzword: clean coal technology. Continue reading
Mar 18 Obama Holds Town Hall in Costa Mesa, Calif. By Admin, PBS News Hour President Barack Obama held a town hall meeting in Costa Mesa, Calif., Wednesday, where he spoke about the AIG controversy, his plan for the budget and economic recovery plans. Continue reading
Mar 17 Watch Calif. Scientists Advance Toward Producing Fusion Energy Spencer Michels reports on the ongoing efforts of scientists in California, who say they are getting closer to producing fusion energy to help fuel American energy independence. Continue watching
Jan 30 As Wind Power Usage Grows, Wind Farms Expand By PBS News Hour On his 120-acre farm in Minnesota, Richard Peterson harvests crops of corn, soybeans and, since 2005, wind. His turbine is just one of 67, all housed on adjoining farmland, that make up a wind farm capable of generating 100 megawatts… Continue reading
Jan 13 Russia, Ukraine Trade Blame Over Gas Shipments By PBS News Hour Though Russia and Ukraine struck a deal that would restart the gas supply to Europe, it appears little gas is reaching European nations after a weeklong cutoff that has stirred tensions over the region's energy resources. Continue reading
Jan 13 Watch Energy, Education Nominees Begin Confirmation Hearings Along with Secretary of State nominee Hillary Clinton, the nominees for Secretary of Education and Secretary of Energy began their Senate confirmation hearings Tuesday on Capitol Hill. Ray Suarez reports on the process. Continue watching
Jan 08 Watch New President's Economic Plan Faces Numerous Congressional Hurdles President-elect Barack Obama's economic recovery plan may face significant resistance in Congress. Analysts discuss the hurdles the Obama proposal will likely encounter as he pushes his agenda on Capitol Hill. Continue watching
Jan 01 Russia Cuts off Gas to Ukraine, Supplies Continue to Europe By Admin, PBS News Hour Russia stopped supplies of natural gas to neighboring Ukraine over a contract and debt dispute, raising concerns of gas shortages in the rest of Europe which depends on gas supplies from Russia. Continue reading
Dec 12 EU Energy Deal Boosts U.N. Climate Talks By Admin, PBS News Hour Leaders of the European Union Friday announced a climate and energy package aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2020. Continue reading