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Fracking As a New Energy Source: Why You Should Not Be Fooled By the Anti Fracking Movement

Fracking As a New Energy Source: Why You Should Not Be Fooled By the Anti Fracking Movement

A free market approach is necessary to foster technological advances that will lead to more efficient and effective fracking technologies.

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Romney Energy Policy: Global Clean Coal Comment Aside, Global Use of Coal Should Be Limited

Romney Energy Policy: Global Clean Coal Comment Aside, Global Use of Coal Should Be Limited

While global consumption of coal has been increasing, despite the availability of more efficient and cleaner forms of energy, the U.S. needs to lead the world in moving away from coal.

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Obama vs Romney Energy Policy: Why the Wind Energy Production Tax Credit Must Be Renewed ASAP

Obama vs Romney Energy Policy: Why the Wind Energy Production Tax Credit Must Be Renewed ASAP

The American Wind Energy Association estimates allowing the wind PTC to expire will cost 37,000 jobs, while extending it will save 54,000 jobs.

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Energy Waste: How Our Constant Online Presence Increases Our Carbon Footprint

Energy Waste: How Our Constant Online Presence Increases Our Carbon Footprint

Internet companies appear to be cutting edge, however they are a growing source of energy inefficiency and waste due to poor data storing systems and internet culture.

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India Blackouts: India and China Increasing Coal Demand Could Lead to a Global Energy Crisis

India Blackouts: India and China Increasing Coal Demand Could Lead to a Global Energy Crisis

In India, state-run suppliers have consistently come up short in honoring contracted requirements for coal.

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Where Solyndra Went Wrong, and How it Harmed All Energy Development

Where Solyndra Went Wrong, and How it Harmed All Energy Development

On the one-year anniversary of the company's collapse, a look at how the company has harmed American energy security.

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Fracking Industry Crashes Academic Conference: But That Was Not Even the Worst Part

Fracking Industry Crashes Academic Conference: But That Was Not Even the Worst Part

Texas Energy Institute’s corrupt obfuscation provides fracking industry fuel for its fires worldwide.

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New York Fracking Debate: Andrew Cuomo Faces Protests From Angry New Yorkers

New York Fracking Debate: Andrew Cuomo Faces Protests From Angry New Yorkers

For the NY governor, there is the possibility of political consequences for giving in to the industry.

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