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Thermoelectric Materials: Recycling Energy (03/31/2011)

"Researchers study NASA technology for energy-saving applications. Thermoelectric technology uses low-grade heat wasted in industrial processes."

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Explosion Unlikely, Says Japan (03/31/2011)

"Japan and the IAEA share the assessment that 'there is no likelihood of reactor explosion' at the Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear plant."

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Oil Prices Jump Above $106 (03/31/2011)

"USD weakness, turmoil in the Middle East continued to stoke supply concerns. The different approaches to monetary policy could set the stage for a period of prolonged dollar weakness, traders said"

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Mickey Fulp: Long-Term Uranium Demand Will Continue (03/31/2011)

The peripatetic Mercenary Geologist Mickey Fulp explains that even if all under-construction and planned nuclear facilities are suspended, not enough uranium is being mined currently to supply ongoing demand. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Mickey reveals a number of companies poised to benefit from this long-term fundamental upside.

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Greenpeace Asks Facebook to Unfriend Coal (03/31/2011)

"Greenpeace is asking Facebook to develop a plan by 2021 to be entirely coal-free. Telecommunication networks will consume about 1,963 billion kilowatts hours of electricity in 2020."

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RCR Research on the Uranium Sector (03/31/2011)

"Uranium market to be buoyed by solid fundamentals mid to long term. Any impact from Japan on the contract price is expected to be temporary"

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Obama's Plan: Reduce U.S. Oil Imports by One-Third (03/31/2011)

"Obama pledges to accelerate domestic oil and gas production on millions of acres. The president asserted that all forms of power generation must remain under consideration, including nuclear power."

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Another Bubble That Breaks the World? (03/30/2011)

"Rising oil prices of 80% have always been followed by recession.No matter which way Mr. Bernanke turns, it seems he's confronted with some rather ugly scenarios. Another potentially 'world breaking' oil price bubble should be the chief of his worries."

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America's Next Top Energy Innovator (03/30/2011)

"Challenge for U.S. to win global race for clean energy jobs of the future. Energy Secretary Chu calls for U.S. entrepreneurs to create new businesses based on discoveries made by national laboratories."

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Energy Crisis May Be Thwarted by 'Artificial Leaf' (03/30/2011)

"Leaf splits water molecules into individual hydrogen and oxygen atoms, channeling the hydrogen into a fuel cell, which would generate electricity. Inventor's company aims to make each home its own power station."

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U.S. Clean Energy Effort Lags (03/30/2011)

"As China and Germany surge ahead in the race for clean energy investment, the U.S. may be risking 'a gigantic economic opportunity.' Meanwhile, CEOs call for supportive U.S. policies."

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Produce Price Spike Boosts Potash (03/30/2011)

"Market conditions almost match potash's record year of 2008, when prices touched $1,000 a ton."

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High Oil Prices Good for Texas Budget (03/30/2011)

"State's Rainy Day Fund set to get bigger. A lot bigger."

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House Committee Passes Wind Power Tax Break (03/30/2011)

"Wind energy developers with near-term projects are closer to multi-million dollar tax breaks."

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Neal Dingmann: Genuine Growth Still Lives in E&Ps (03/29/2011)

Investors can still find options with the right mix in the natural gas markets, according to Analyst Neal Dingmann of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey. Read why he recommends small and large—even international—companies in this exclusive interview with The Energy Report.

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Go Nuclear: Buy Japan, Uranium Stocks (03/29/2011)

"Here comes M&A in a big way for uranium stocks. . ."

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Gulf Oil Spill: BP Execs in Hot Seat (03/29/2011)

"U.S. authorities consider charging BP managers with manslaughter."

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South Africa Takes Heat for Burning Coal (03/29/2011)

"The global fight over fossil fuels has hit home in South Africa."

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Chemists Turn Used Motor Oil into Gas (03/29/2011)

". . .Beats tossing the oil down the drain."

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Pirates Hijack Oil Tanker off East Africa (03/29/2011)

"Oil tankers are gold to Somali pirates seeking ransom."

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EU to Ban Gas-Powered Cars by 2050? (03/29/2011)

"The European Commission aims to cut carbon emissions by 60%."

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Despite Lukewarm Lease Sales, Geothermal Heats Up (03/29/2011)

"Companies are filling out their existing geothermal claim blocks."

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Oil Bounces on Technicals, Libya Uncertainty (03/29/2011)

"Worries about U.S. consumer confidence and Japan's recovery continue hemming oil prices."

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British Firms Head to U.S. on Green Mission (03/28/2011)

"Climate change minister hopes to add British expertise to the green industry."

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U.S. Tightens Nuclear Safety Measures (03/28/2011)

"Japan's nuclear crisis has U.S. officials scrambling."

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Libyan Rebels Plan to Resume Oil Production (03/28/2011)

"Rebels have seized several towns with important oil installations."

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Potash Supply (03/28/2011)

"Potash supply growth is critical to expanding global food output."

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Coal Stocks Firing Up (03/28/2011)

"Technical conditions in coal sector reveal outlook remains bullish."

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Uranium Stocks' Rebound Mirrors Dramatic Drop (03/24/2011)

"The current situation is a buying opportunity for uranium producers."

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John Pugsley: Japan Crisis Is Not the End of Nuclear Power (03/24/2011)

John Pugsley has been publishing The Stealth Investor newsletter for the past five years, producing a recommendation record that is enviable by any standard. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, John reveals his current thinking on energy-related investments in light of the global economic situation and the effects of the catastrophe in Japan.

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Rick Rule: Silver Linings (03/24/2011)

If the clouds of crisis enveloping Japan, the Middle East and North Africa hold any silver linings, they may be in the form of opportunity for resource investors, particularly in the uranium, oil, natural gas and alternative energy sectors—at least that's how Rick Rule sees it. The widely known and well-respected founder of Global Resource Investments returned to cyberspace this week for a webcast wherein he explored some of the investment implications of these recent crises. In this Energy Report exclusive, Rick shares his insights and investment ideas.

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Soaring Potash Use to Test Production Ability (03/24/2011)

"Shipments could test industry production limits in 2011."

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Oil: Above $106 and Rising (03/24/2011)

"A confluence of war and natural disasters triggers further price rises."

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Report Calls for Increased Use of Natural Gas (03/23/2011)

"Increased production has resulted in stable pricing."

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Italy Freezes Its Nuclear Plan (03/23/2011)

"Upcoming elections prompt conservative government to slow its push to re-introduce nuclear power."

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Obama Administration Touts Traditional Energy Sources, Too (03/23/2011)

"New leases are the administration's most recent push to develop traditional energy sources."

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First Natural Gas Refueling Station Opens in Utah (03/23/2011)

"Utah Governor stresses that natural gas supplies depend on well access."

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Petrobras: U.S. Must Strengthen Energy Alliance with Brazil (03/23/2011)

"President Obama expressed interest in helping Petrobras develop massive reserves."

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Lithium Industry Impacts from Japan (03/23/2011)

"High proportion of the lithium's production ecosystem is located in Japan."

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Saskatchewan Oil, Potash Revenue Brings Surplus (03/23/2011)

"Saskatchewan cuts debt, collects oil and potash revenue while most provinces are running deficits."

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Wind and Solar Could Supply 25% of Oahu's Electricity ‎ (03/23/2011)

"Renewables could eliminate 2.8 Mbbl. oil and 132 Kt. coal/year."

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German Investors Look to Renewables for Returns (03/23/2011)

"Royal Bank of Scotland sees demand revival in demand for structures and indexes linked to solar and renewable energy."

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Shneur Gershuni: Coal Stocks Fired Up (03/22/2011)

The earthquake, tsunami and resulting problems at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan could impact some coal plays as global demand shifts to fossil fuel. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, UBS Securities Analyst Shneur Gershuni argues a bullish case for coal demand and shares some select coal stocks poised to benefit significantly.

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U.S. to Issue More Gulf Drilling Permits (03/22/2011)

"Some O&G companies have matched safety with increasing risks of deepwater operations."

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Oil Tops $104 Per Barrel (03/22/2011)

"Traders continued to focus on a series of international crises that will drive world supply and demand this year."

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Why I Remain a Uranium Bull (03/21/2011)

"We desperately need a viable domestic uranium industry."

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Wind Energy ETFs Gain Momentum (03/21/2011)

"Energy security blows back into the limelight. . ."

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Gas Will Gain from Nuclear Negativity (03/21/2011)

"We expect that nuclear's loss could be natural gas' gain."

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The Coming Geothermal Energy Boom (03/21/2011)

"Geothermal's global potential is immense, but it remains underused."

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Europe Split on Nuclear Power Debate (03/21/2011)

"The EU's choice of how to produce electricity lies in the hands of member states."

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Oil Drilling Strong in Alberta (03/21/2011)

"Oil and gas drilling in Alberta has its strongest start in four years."

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Convert Your Gas-Guzzler to a Hybrid (03/21/2011)

"A hybrid conversion kit can make your car 30% more fuel efficient."

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First Ever Hybrid Solar Plant Opens in Florida (03/21/2011)

"Florida puts its reputation as the Sunshine State to good use."

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Oil Sands: Fueling the Future (03/21/2011)

"Oil sands' potential is vast and global energy demand is high."

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Oil's Piracy Premium (03/21/2011)

"Pirate attacks are on pace to set a nine-year record in 2011."

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Huge New Shale Oil Plays Around the Globe (03/20/2011)

"Massive new shale oil plays are being found."

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If It Bleeds, It Leads (03/20/2011)

"None of what's happening in Japan amounts to another Chernobyl. . ."

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Excellent Opportunities in Nuclear & Uranium Stocks (03/20/2011)

"One needs to separate fact from fiction in one-sided Fukushima reactor coverage."

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Li-Ion Battery Market Among Hardest Hit (03/17/2011)

"Japan makes ~40% of the world's electronics and audiovisual components."

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Alka Singh: Uranium Future Intact (03/17/2011)

Even in the face of problems at Japan's Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear reactor following a massive earthquake and tsunami, Jennings Capital Mining Analyst Alka Singh takes a positive long-term view on uranium prices. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Alka explains why uranium demand will increase globally in the next two years and offers a few companies poised to capitalize on that need.

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Electricity Being Restored at Fukushima (03/17/2011)

"New electric power line is being connected to Fukushima reactor #2."

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Uranium Industry Will Survive Japan Crisis (03/17/2011)

"Today's new reactors are much safer than those at Fukushima."

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Global Turmoil Increases Oil Prices (03/17/2011)

"Markets refocus on Middle East turmoil, as well as Japan's energy needs."

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House Panel Rejects EPA's Greenhouse Gas Rules (03/16/2011)

"GOP votes in favor of bill that massively increases U.S. oil dependence."

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When Clean Coal Is King (03/16/2011)

"China and India show no desire to cure fossil fuel dependency."

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Norway Praised for Clean Energy Work (03/16/2011)

"Norway is a model country for energy security."

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Democrats Propose Opening Up Oil Reserves (03/16/2011)

"The administration is prepared to tap U.S. oil reserves if necessary."

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Japan Crisis Drives Speculation in Energy Sectors (03/16/2011)

"Renewable energy shares rose Tuesday while most energy stocks fell."

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Obama Seeks to Expand Loan Guarantees for Reactors (03/16/2011)

"U.S. nuclear plants are subject to constant monitoring and oversight.'"

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Yellowknife Geothermal Plan Gets Thumbs Down (03/16/2011)

"All but one of the city's councilors were hoping for a Yes vote."

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Gulf Oil States Delay Japan-Bound Crude (03/16/2011)

"Ports in NE Japan were damaged and could be closed for months."

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Wyoming Uranium Industry Shrugs off Crisis (03/16/2011)

"Demand to remain strong for companies operating in the home of the largest uranium deposits in the U.S."

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Bob Moriarty: Food Is Fuel (03/15/2011)

How is the bowl of Wheaties you ate this morning linked to a barrel of oil? In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Bob Moriarty, founder of 321energy.com, explains why the cost of producing food is directly correlated to fuel and picks which companies are poised to benefit from the rising value of potash.

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Japan Officials: Nuclear Leaks Now Dangerous; Stay Inside (03/15/2011)

"Nuclear crisis' severity ranks between Three Mile Island and Chernobyl."

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Rising Commodity Prices Help Agriculture (03/15/2011)

"High agriculture prices are fertile soil for crop input producers."

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Libya Oil Exports 'May Be Frozen for Months' (03/15/2011)

"Importers relatively relaxed now, but demand will spike in April."

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Oil Prices Fall to Lowest Level in Weeks (03/15/2011)

"Investors worried about diminished demand for oil in Japan."

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France Halts All Shale Oil, Gas Drilling Until June (03/14/2011)

"Government awaits study results; public opposition intensifies."

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Why Geothermal Remains a Buried Treasure (03/14/2011)

"Industry's pace slowed by high costs, slow expansion and small size."

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Safe Supply in a Perilous Oil World (03/14/2011)

"Oil sands re-emerge as a secure source of energy in a risky oil world."

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Philippines, Indonesia Forge Geothermal Program (03/14/2011)

"Project is in line with its 100% by 2050 Renewable Energy Vision."

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Japan Nuclear Crisis Mixed Message for Renewables (03/14/2011)

"Crisis to fuel interest in renewables but sharpen coal, oil and gas demand."

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Marine Corps Builds Huge Solar Station on Landfill (03/14/2011)

"System to save U.S. Navy $336,000 per year."

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Tsunami Hits Fukushima Daiichi 1 & 3 Hardest (03/14/2011)

"Fukushima Daiichi reactors 1 & 3 lost cooling and suffered explosions."

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Siddharth Rajeev: Undiscovered Energy Gems Sparkle (03/10/2011)

As an investment option, uranium glows brightly for Siddharth Rajeev, vice president and head of research at Fundamental Research Corp. He also favors coal and explains why size matters when it comes to potash in this exclusive interview with The Energy Report.

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Crude Tumbles on Economic Worries (03/10/2011)

"Futures tumbled over 3.5% as traders eyed signs of global economic weakness."

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Senate Bill Would Extend Deepwater Drilling Leases (03/10/2011)

"Extending leases in the Gulf will help bring down the price of oil, authors argue."

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Quebec Halts Most Shale Gas Activity (03/10/2011)

"Move puts new spotlight on U.S. shale amid environmental worries."

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Special Oil Report (03/10/2011)

"The large-scale geopolitical fire and its effects are clearly underestimated."

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VW Bus Back as EV (03/09/2011)

"With Li-ion battery pack, charging takes less than one hour."

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Chile Gas Subsidy Dispute Far from Over (03/09/2011)

"Strikes may resume over nat gas subsidies that led to two deaths."

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Ready for a Saudi Black Swan Oil Super Spike? (03/09/2011)

"Prince threatens to 'cut off any finger' raised against the regime."

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Japan Regrets China Drilling in Disputed Gas Fields (03/09/2011)

"China's leading offshore oil firm has been producing oil from a disputed gas field."

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From Green Algea to Black Gold (03/09/2011)

"Energy investment temps agricultural giant."

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Argentinean Province Declares Lithium Strategic Mineral (03/09/2011)

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India's Widening Energy Deficit (03/09/2011)

"Top producers predict static output, nation still hungry for fuel."

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Leaders Seek to Dispel Fears of Global Oil Disruption (03/09/2011)

"Other nations in the region are not dominoes ready to fall, speakers assert."

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U.S. Government Proposes 19 New Solar Projects (03/09/2011)

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Lasers Improve Solar Efficiency (03/09/2011)

"Researchers used laser scribing to improve inter-cell power transfer."

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Iceland Mulls Giant Undersea Geothermal-Export Cable (03/09/2011)

"Violent volcanic heritage could power 1.25 million European homes."

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Has Potash Lost its Momentum? (03/09/2011)

"Stocks lack clear catalysts, but people are still running out of food."

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Nuclear Industry Faces Looming Uranium Shortage (03/09/2011)

"There are juniors out there with projects that are definitely viable."

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Kevin Shaw: Horizontal Drilling an Oil & Gas Game-Changer (03/08/2011)

Over the last decade, more and more North American onshore oil and gas production has come from past-producing deposits and shale. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Wellington West Capital Oil and Gas Analyst Kevin Shaw talks about the technology behind this shift and how it's affecting sector plays domestically.

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Roubini Sees Double Dip if Oil Hits $140 (03/08/2011)

"In the U.S., a 15%–20% rise in oil prices will stall pace of growth."

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Coal Reserves Will Make China 'New Middle East' (03/08/2011)

"We should be doing what they are doing."

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Oil Price Worries Persist (03/08/2011)

"Oil hit a two-year high, moving above $106 a barrel."

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Yes, the World Still Has Plenty of Oil, but. . . (03/08/2011)

"The global oil market is running on fumes, and no computer model can predict how far Mideast turmoil will spread."

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Defending Crude Oil Speculators (03/08/2011)

"Oil prices a century ago make today's moves look like gentle waves."

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Democrats Counter GOP Energy Cuts (03/07/2011)

"Funding cuts are coming to renewable energy programs, climate research and U.S. EPA. The question is, by how much?"

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Obama Hails Renewable Energy Breakthrough (03/07/2011)

"Vanadium is a critical part of the campaign to electrify energy supplies."

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Obama May Tap Oil Reserves (03/07/2011)

"Past dips into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve have lowered oil prices from 3.4%–30%."

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Spill Analysis Planned for Alaskan Offshore Drilling (03/07/2011)

"Drilling has been held up by court challenges and a lack of permits."

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India Seeks a Future in Gas (03/07/2011)

"Plans are in place to increase India's trunk pipeline capacity by 50% by the end of next year."

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Solar Industry Layoffs Hinge on Rebate Revival (03/07/2011)

"Utility argues incentives are no longer necessary; competitors have nosedived."

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Oil's March Madness Gives Refiners a Boost (03/07/2011)

"Oil supply/demand fundamentals were tightening before Middle East turmoil.

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Chen Lin: Leverage Surging Oil Demand (03/03/2011)

Private investor Chen Lin is leveraging ever-increasing demand for oil via micro- and small-cap stocks. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Chen explains how he determines which companies have the potential to double, triple or even quadruple and shares some promising stocks he owns.

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Lithium Battery Recycling to Reach $2B by 2022? (03/03/2011)

"EV battery recycling to become a significant part of the value chain by 2016."

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Oil and Arab Unrest: The Price of Fear (03/03/2011)

"Saudi Arabia is traders' chief worry but it's also the world's chief hope."

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Agreement Reached with Japanese on Clean Coal (03/03/2011)

"The agreement sets the stage for future information exchanges and research projects."

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Oil Prices Slip Back on Reported "Peace Plan" (03/03/2011)

"Analysts are skeptical the plan will halt the rise in crude."

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Politics May Limit EPA on Natural Gas Rules (03/03/2011)

"Congress has pressured the agency to keep the focus of the new study narrow."

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The Libyan Crisis: Where Are Oil Prices Going? (03/02/2011)

"Right now, things are about as complicated as they get."

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Just How Much Does High Oil Affect GDP? (03/02/2011)

"GOP's $60B spending-cut proposal would affect GDP little, jobs a lot."

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Buffett Quietly Became King of Wind Power (03/02/2011)

"Über-investor's big green moves push his utility to #1 in the U.S."

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First Deepwater Drilling Permit Issued Since Gulf Spill (03/02/2011)

"Move stokes cautious optimism Monday among industry executives, gulf coast politicians."

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Energy Agency Teams up with U.S. Military (03/02/2011)

"Oil dependence leaves soldiers 'too susceptible to supply and price shocks.'"

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Libya Warns of $130 Crude (03/02/2011)

"Libya's unrest has created its worst energy crisis in decades."

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Putin Orders Government to Rein in Fertilizer Prices (03/02/2011)

"Putin calls for iron fist on a 'cartel-like' industry."

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Rob Chang: Nuclear Power Growth Is Inevitable (03/01/2011)

Long-term demand growth for uranium is a global story, with China expected to far exceed any other single nation in new nuclear plant construction over the next decade. Versant Partners Analyst Rob Chang looks for equity ideas that investors can play to leverage these growing requirements for uranium fuel. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Rob highlights some interesting companies.

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U308 Stocks: How to Play the Coming Consolidation (03/01/2011)

"Uranium stocks are pulling back to support and reversing higher."

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IMF Warns on Sustained High Oil Prices (03/01/2011)

"Crude oil shipments from Libya are at a virtual standstill."

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There Goes Libyan Oil (03/01/2011)

"Security of supply will be enforced with greater urgency."

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Wind Power Gets Favorable Breeze from the Mideast (03/01/2011)

"DOE says wind power could generate 20% of U.S. electricity by 2030."

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Nymex Crude Higher as Unrest Spreads to Iran (03/01/2011)

"Oil futures remain >13% higher than before the crisis in Libya began."

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Mass. Company Makes Oil from Water (03/01/2011)

"New genetically engineered organism simply secretes diesel fuel or ethanol"

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