New Lithium-Ion Batteries Fix Themselves
Source: Science News, Devin Powell  (2/21/11)
"We've tested this in real batteries, and it works beautifully." More >

Oil Sands Row Threatens Canada-EU Trade Deal
Source: Reuters, Pete Harrison and Juliane von Reppert  (2/21/11)
"Canadian officials denied they've threatened to scrap the trade deal." More >

Environmental Groups Hail EPA Mercury Rules
Source: Associated Press, Mary Esch  (2/21/11)
"EPA has until November to make the rules official. Companies would have three years to comply." More >

Northern Ontario Pipeline Explodes in Fireball
Source: Toronto Sun, Kristy Brownlee  (2/20/11)
"The pipeline ruptured and caused a massive blast that led to an evacuation." More >

DOI Looking to Ban Mining Near Grand Canyon
Source: Mineweb, Dorothy Kosich  (2/18/11)
"Proposed withdraw encompasses one million acres near the Grand Canyon." More >

Ed Sterck: Spare Cash? Park It in Uranium
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Energy Report  (2/17/11)
BMO Capital Markets Mining Analyst Ed Sterck projects a very moderate $60/lb. uranium price in 2011, but that shouldn't stop you from investing in the uranium space. "This is a sector that is very prone to sentiment and, at the moment, the sentiment is building toward the possibility of a price spike," he says. He also expects to see more M&A activity in the sector, particularly among uranium juniors with reasonably priced projects. Read on to find out which companies Ed likes in this exclusive interview with The Energy Report. More >

Nymex Crude Flat as Traders Eye Middle East Tensions
Source: Dow Jones, Jerry DiColo  (2/17/11)
"Unrest in the region has kept oil markets on edge." More >

Geothermal Drilling Reveals Magma Surprise
Source: Our Amazing Planet  (2/17/11)
"Volcanic magma bodies could become attractive sources of high-grade energy." More >

On with the Wind: Obama's New Wind Energy Plan
Source: Kaitlin Walter, Energy & Capital  (2/16/11)
"It's time for America to whirl on into some energy- and wallet-saving projects." More >

Recovery Act: The Most Important Energy Bill in U.S History
Source: Grist, Bracken Hendricks and Jorge Madrid  (2/16/11)
"Comprehensive energy reform will create millions of jobs in the U.S." More >

DOE: U.S. Ethanol Output Declines 0.8%
Source: Bloomberg, Leela Landress  (2/16/11)
"U.S. ethanol production fell to 893,000 bpd last week." More >

Growing in Power, Natural Gas Attracts Enemies
Source: Greenwire, Anne Mulkern  (2/16/11)
"Several groups launched campaigns highlighting the energy's potential problems." More >

IEA Finds Vast Solar Potential in Middle East, Africa
Source: Reve  (2/16/11)
"The region could generate 100 times the combined electricity consumption of MENA and Europe." More >

China Enters Race to Develop Nuclear Energy from Thorium
Source: The Guardian  (2/16/11)
"Project aims not only to develop technology, but to secure intellectual property rights." More >

Feinstein Says GOP Bill Would Halt Energy Projects
Source: Associated Press, Kevin Freking  (2/16/11)
"House Republicans aim to scale back a program that helps finance renewable energy projects." More >

Jeffrey Hayden and Chad Mabry: Stay Very Oily
Source: George Mack of The Energy Report  (2/15/11)
In 2010, some of the best-performing companies in the E&P space transitioned to a heavier focus on oil, which has been strong, and away from natural gas where prices are weak. That trend is likely to continue this year, according to Rodman & Renshaw Senior Analysts Jeff Hayden and Chad Mabry who remain bullish, even though they're not betting on sustained prices above $100/Bbl. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Jeff and Chad bring some growth and value ideas into sharp focus. More >

Alaska Oil Pipeline Has Major Safety Risks
Source: Christian Science Monitor, Mark Guarino  (2/15/11)
"The 800-mile pipeline ships 12% of domestic oil supply." More >

Oil Prices Fall on Economy, Supply Concerns
Source: Associated Press, Sandy Shore  (2/15/11)
"U.S. sales data suggests consumers are spending less based on high energy prices." More >

Seven Steps to Reclaiming the Nuclear Initiative
Source: Jeb Handwerger, Gold Stock Trades  (2/14/11)
"America has no time to lose in the nuclear race." More >

Stephen Baldwin Sues Kevin Costner over Gulf Spill Invention
Source: Guardian, Ed Pilkington  (2/14/11)
"Baldwin says he was duped into selling shares in 'Costner solution' as BP agreed to pay more." More >

Gulf Claims Process Under Fire
Source: Associated Press  (2/14/11)
"Washington lawmakers are demanding the White House step in." More >

UAE: OPEC Ready to Boost Oil Supply
Source: Bloomberg  (2/14/11)
"IEA forecasts global consumption will rise to 89.3 Mbbls./day in 2011." More >

GOP Continues Efforts to Block GHG Regulations
Source: Environmental Leader  (2/14/11)
"GOP's spending legislation would bar EPA from regulating GHG emissions." More >

Lithium Sector Set to Rip Higher
Source: Inside Futures, Paul Thornton  (2/14/11)
"The Global X Lithium ETF, LIT, has just resumed its uptrend." More >

Standing up to King Coal
Source: Louisville Courier-Journal, James Bruggers  (2/14/11)
"We want the bulldozers to stay off our mountains' backs." More >