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Green: A New Name, a Broader Mission

Fast Tube by Casper As Earth Day observes its 40th anniversary, we’re introducing a new and more ambitious online effort that broadens our lens to include all areas where people and planet meet. We have added a chat and youtube modules. We want your input! Help us make Green Power TV number #1 in the green [Continue]

South Could Benefit From a Little Efficiency

A new study suggests that the South, which consumes an outsize share of the nation’s energy, would benefit greatly from energy efficiency policies. [Continue]

Critics Challenge Safety of New Reactor Design

A new, safer nuclear reactor design from Westinghouse has a dangerous flaw, according to environmental groups that are fighting two Georgia reactors that propose to use the technology. [Continue]

A Big Bet on Solar Technology

Amonix, a maker of concentrating photovoltaic power systems, gets a $129.4 million investment from a leading venture capital firm. [Continue]

Has Trust Leaked Away With the Tritium?

In a panel discussion, some experts suggest that the erosion of public trust is a bigger challenge for the nuclear industry than recent leaks of radioactive tritium. [Continue]

Statoil Remains Committed to Oil Sands

The Norwegian energy company says it is working on new technologies that will reduce carbon emissions related to the production of crude oil from Canadian oil sands. [Continue]

A ‘Hamburger Helper’ for Diesel Fuel

A Nevada company has found a way to use natural gas as a cheap extender for diesel fuel. [Continue]

Next Up: A Smarter Streetlight

A smarter LED streetlight would communicate wirelessly on its condition, reducing the number of crews needed to check for failed lamps. [Continue]

For Oil Sands Project, a Step Forward

The State Department has released a draft environmental-impact statement suggesting that a pipeline carrying crude oil extracted from tar sans fields in Canada would do “limited” harm to the environment. [Continue]

Senate Climate Bill to Be Unveiled April 26

The Senate sponsors of the climate and energy legislation are John Kerry, Lindsey Graham and Joseph I. Lieberman. [Continue]

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