Kenya’s Mumias Sugar Company has gotten the okay to cover Kenya’s Tana River Delta – inhabited by 350 species of birds, lions, elephants, rare sharks and reptiles – with sugar cane fields for biofuels.
North America's 1st Carbon Tax Rolls Out Under Fire
British Columbians are the first North Americans to pay taxes aimed at battling climate change, but with soaring energy prices the taxes couldn’t have come at a worse time.
Why Oil Prices Skyrocketed
As oil prices continue to increase and shows no sign of slowing, Jasmin Malik Chua explains how various factors affect the price of this commodity so important to modern day economy.
Bush, McCain Would Lift Ban on Offshore Oil Drilling
As gas prices continue to climb, President Bush and Presidential hopeful John McCain express desires to remove state bans on offshore oil drilling.
Honda Rolls Out Petroleum-Free Fuel Cell Car
Honda’s first hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicle other than concept cars rolled off the assembly line today in Tochigi Prefecture at the world’s first dedicated fuel cell vehicle manufacturing facility.
Algae Oil Promises Truly Green Fuel
Genetically engineered algae is now able to create a type of crude oil through photosynthesis that could power cars, trucks, and airplanes.
Report Confirms Drilling, Not Earthquake, Caused Java Mud Volcano
A two-year old mud volcano named Lusi that has caused millions of dollars worth of damage was caused by the drilling of a gas exploration well, an international team of scientists has concluded.
Oil Price Soars As US Woes Mount
As crude oil gained more than $10 in a day to reach nearly $139 a barrel, fears mount that the price could make it to $150 by July as a result of rising demand and political tension.
Exxon Facing Shareholder Revolt Over Approach To Climate Change
A shareholder revolt at ExxonMobil has won the support of four significant British institutional investors who will call on Monday for a shakeup in the governance of the world’s biggest oil company.
Artificial Photosynthesis Moves A Step Closer
Sounding more like a science fiction movie than a potentially very useful project, scientists are working to mimic photosynthesis and are making progress.