House Votes to Lift Offshore Drilling Ban
House Democrats agree to lift ban on offshore drilling and destructive oil-shale mining in exchange for tax credits.
Candidates Answer 14 Questions on Science
Specific answers regarding a range of science-based issues highlight differences between Obama and McCain.
GM Unveils Chevy Volt
General Motors yesterday unveiled the production version of its electric vehicle, the Chevrolet Volt.
Nanotech Breakthrough Holds Promise for Energy Storage
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have created a new carbon-based material that could double the energy storage of ultracapacitors for use in renewable applications.
Norway To Give $1B To Brazil's Deforestation Fund
Scandanavian nation makes first major commitment to fund that will pay Brazil to preserve Amazon.
Nickel-Zinc Battery Maker Raises $30M
PowerGenix is producing rechargeable batteries from an alternative chemistry, which the company says is suitable for hybrid vehicles.
Sapphire Energy Raises $100M for Algae-Based Gasoline
New investor includes Bill Gates' Cascade Investment.
Iowa Wind Turbine Blade Factory Opens
TPI Composites opened a new facility to produce wind turbine blades in Newton, Iowa.
Suntech Power Breaks Ground on 300-MW Production Plant
Chinese solar company will produce solar cells at new plant. Company's goal is to produce 1.4 GW per year by the end of 2009.
VeraSun To Sell 20M Shares
Ethanol company says funds from sale of common stock will be used for general corporate purposes.
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