The U.S. government says 78 percent of the oil production in the Gulf of Mexico has been halted in preparation for Tropical Storm Isaac.
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Japan discloses CHAdeMo fast charger info to increase acceptance
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Canada says ‘Anonymous’ may protest oil sands by attacking energy firm computers
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Chavez denies neglect in Venezuela oil fire
Venezuela President Hugo Chavez has ordered an investigation into an explosion and ongoing fire at the country's biggest fuel refining facility that has left at least...
One in five big Japan firms wants exit from atomic power by 2030
TOKYO (Reuters) - About one in five big Japanese firms wants to see the share of nuclear power in the electricity supply reduced to zero by 2030, a Reuters poll showed,...
Poll gives Obama big lead on energy
A new USA Today/Gallup poll gives President Obama a 13-point edge over Mitt Romney on energy.The poll was conducted August 20-22, ahead of a Romney campaign push for more...
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