North Carolina officials on Tuesday approved the construction of a 300-megawatt wind farm in eastern North Carolina, by far the single largest clean energy project...
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Science adviser Holdren says military can lead on clean energy
The U.S. Defense Department, which accounts for 93 percent of federal energy use, can lead the push for a low-carbon economy, the science adviser to President Barack Obama...
Nissan model named NYC Taxi of Tomorrow, beating out Ford and Turkish company Karsan
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NRC chief says nuke agency to look at flood risk
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New report confirms Arctic melt accelerating
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Japanese engineers prepare to enter reactor building
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U.S. becomes net fuel exporter
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Offshore drilling regulators to extend reach to contractors
The federal agency that polices offshore drilling will begin extending its regulatory reach to services firms, drilling rig suppliers and other contractors, an Obama...
TVA prepares two coal-fired plants for flooding
HOUSTON (Reuters) - The Tennessee Valley Authority said workers on Monday were taking precautions to reduce possible flooding at two coal-fired power plants in Tennessee...
PG&E replacing 1,600 broken smart meters
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Arch Coal to buy rival Int'l Coal Group for $3.4B
CHARLESTON, W.Va. —Arch Coal Inc. said Monday it will buy rival International Coal Group Inc. in a $3.4 billion cash deal designed to exploit growing demand for...
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