January 20, 2012
Geologic Column: Saving the World? Or Just Saving Money?
It all started with a reporter. I had just signed the American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment, which pledges that my …
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January 5, 2012
With falling oil prices, short-sellers may win big
Blogging on EARTH We all heard it this summer: national politicians blasting speculators for driving up oil prices. Journalists and academics may …
January 5, 2012
Houston avoids worst of Ike; gas prices jump
Hurricane Ike roared into southeastern Texas early Saturday morning as a strong Category-2 storm, with 170 kilometer-per-hour (110 mph) winds. …
January 5, 2012
Congress lets bans on outer continental shelf drilling expire
In July, President Bush lifted the executive ban on outer continental shelf (OCS) drilling, putting pressure on Congress to follow suit. In the …
January 5, 2012
Around the world in the Solar Taxi
We can build it. We have the technology. One thing you can say about the Solar Taxi is that it’s eye-catching. I showed pictures of it from a …