Transparent Li-Ion Batteries Make Electricity-Generating Windows Possible
Source: RSC, Kate McAlpine  (7/26/11)
"It is now possible to increase the battery's energy storage without sacrificing its transparency." More >

First Nations Chiefs Call for Meeting with Province over Potash
Source: CTV Saskatoon  (7/26/11)
"Leaders with Saskatchewan First Nations are calling for a summit to discuss Aboriginal treaty rights, which they claim have been violated." More >

Criticality Is in the Eye of the Beholder
Source: Rick Mills, Ahead of the Herd  (7/25/11)
"The rechargeable power needs of our modern society have made lithium a serious player in commodity markets." More >

2011 Halftime Report: Oil Outlook Remains Strong
Source: Frank Holmes, U.S. Global Investors  (7/25/11)
"Emerging markets are almost entirely the source of this increased demand." More >

A Tale Of Two Countries: Two Divergent Nuclear Paths
Source: Jeb Handwerger, Gold Stock Trades  (7/21/11)
"Sarkozy is determined to develop nuclear power. Berlin is scrapping the very same policy." More >

David Talbot: Uranium and Lithium Demand Powers Stocks
Source: Zig Lambo of The Energy Report  (7/21/11)
Mining Analyst David A. Talbot remains bullish on uranium and sees growing demand for lithium. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, he tells us why he believes the nuclear plant building boom will continue worldwide despite the recent setback in Japan. He has positive expectations for select stocks in both arenas. More >

China Buys Another Piece of Oil Patch
Source: The Globe and Mail Carrie Tait  (7/21/11)
"China had been content to learn the ropes in Canada, rather than operate the controls—this approach may change." More >

U.S. Panel Backs Canadian Oil Pipeline
Source: AFP  (7/21/11)
"Committee advocated supporting a democratic ally rather than sourcing oil 'from Hugo Chavez in Venezuela.'" More >

Feds OK Uranium Project
Source: Casper Star-Tribune, Jeremy Fugleberg  (7/21/11)
"Nichols Ranch site will be the third uranium project in operation in the state, as Wyoming producers expect continued demand." More >

Uranium Find in India Could Be World's Largest
Source: Reuters, Ratnajyoti Dutta  (7/20/11)
"The Tumalappalli mine has confirmed 49,000 tons of ore and reserves could total three times its current size." More >

Industry Secures Lithium and Rare Earth Supply
Source: Lithium Investing News, Dave Brown  (7/20/11)
"Companies have been actively engaged lately in obtaining partners to source critical reserves." More >

U.S. Judge Puts Brakes on Oil Sands Gear
Source: The Globe and Mail, Nathan Vanderklippe  (7/20/11)
"A controversial plan to transport oil sands equipment using scenic U.S. highways has hit another roadblock." More >

End of Potash Import Ban Good News for EU Farmers
Source: EuroActiv, John Scollay  (7/20/11)
"The potash market has changed beyond recognition since the EU's anti-dumping measures were put in force." More >

Feds OK Wireless Mine Safety Technology
Source: Associated Press, Dylan Lovan  (7/20/11)
"Technology to help coal mines meet safety standards has performed successful range tests from 1,550 feet below the surface." More >

Geothermal Research Gets Stimulus Boost
Source: Earth Techling, Jasmine Greene  (7/20/11)
"It's enough to make a geothermal engineer cry: Investment has allowed the industry to map out a good picture of what lurks below Earth's surface." More >

Wind Power Wants U.S. Oil Tax Break
Source: Bloomberg, Richard Rubin  (7/20/11)
"Wind power companies want to follow in tapping a Reagan-era tax break for oil and gas companies." More >

Solar Panels Offer Passive Energy Bonuses
Source: Energy Boom, Jeanne Roberts  (7/20/11)
"Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on roofs are doing a good job of keeping houses and buildings cooler in summer and warmer in winter." More >

Crude Gains as Greek Outlook Brightens
Source: Wall Street Journal, Dan Strumpf  (7/19/11)
"A weaker dollar helped oil prices advance, as the outlook for another bailout for Greece brightened."
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Marshall Berol & Craig Valdes: Buy Energy Stocks - On Sale Now!
Source: Zig Lambo of The Energy Report  (7/19/11)
Marshall Berol and Craig Valdes are concentrating their focus on resource stocks in their Encompass Fund portfolio. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, they share their current thinking regarding the energy sector and give us the names of some stocks that are attractively priced now and that could do well as global energy demand grows. They remain very positive on the prospects for nuclear and see oil demand growing. More >

Feds Cut Offshore Wind Farm Area by Half
Source: The Dispatch, Shawn Soper  (7/18/11)
"The U.S. Coast Guard and other agencies weighed in with concerns about the possible impact on heavy shipping travel." More >

Nigeria Now OPEC's Second-Largest Exporter
Source: Bloomberg, Stephen Voss and Ayesha Daya  (7/18/11)
"Energy companies in Nigeria stepped up oil output following a government amnesty, trumping Iran's number-two spot." More >

Bold Policy Lures Solar Leasers to Maryland
Source: Maria Gallucci, SolveClimate News  (7/18/11)
"The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) deemed Maryland a national industry leader." More >

Green Energy Bullish Despite Weak Economy
Source: UPI  (7/18/11)
"Most of the new renewable projects came from countries in the developing world." More >

Germany Has No Plans to Sell More Oil
Source: Bloomberg, Rachel Graham  (7/18/11)
"Germany is one of 12 countries that made oil stockpiles available in the IEA program." More >

Shale Gas Isn't Actually Evil
Source: The New Republic, Michael Levi  (7/18/11)
"It isn't that the gas producers need our sympathy; it's that we're in need of their product." More >