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MID-DAY UPDATE: Violence escalates in Libya, concerns mount over rising oil prices
Katharine Crnko Feb 25, 2011
Violent protests continue today in Libya. After reports of mass killings of anti-government protesters, the United Nations top human rights office...
New Zealand earthquake reinforces need for better infrastructure
Eve Troeh Feb 25, 2011
Reports this morning say the death toll in New Zealand could top 400 following this week's catastrophic earthquake. As American engineers descend on the country to measure the damage, governments are reminded to make building safety measures a priority. Eve Troeh has more.
Oil industry ready to resume drilling in the Gulf
Jeremy Hobson Feb 25, 2011
Deep water drilling has been on hold in the Gulf of Mexico since the disastrous BP oil spill. But industry executives say they're ready to resume drilling. Jeremy Hobson speaks with Barbara Shook, Houston bureau chief for the Energy Intelligence Group.
Google Earth Engine maps 25 years of data
Eve Troeh Feb 25, 2011
In an effort to cut global greenhouse gas emissions, the United Nations is offering carbon credits in exchange for saving trees. To help end deforestation, Google has compiled 25 years of maps, data, and scientific measurements in its new project, Google Earth Engine. Eve Troeh reports.
MID-DAY UPDATE: Unrest in Libya causes oil prices to spike; home prices fell in December
Katharine Crnko Feb 22, 2011
Oil giant Shell has moved all of its foreign workers out of Libya, following a similar move by BP late last week. With protests in Libya escalating...
Ecuador judge fines Chevron $9 billion
Eve Troeh Feb 15, 2011
An Ecuadorean judge has fined oil corporation Chevron more than $9 billion in a case that's spanned over a decade. The judge ruled that the company is responsible for the pollution of forest and rivers in northern Ecuador. Eve Troeh has more.
House Republicans want to strip EPA's greenhouse gas powers
Sarah Gardner Feb 9, 2011
Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee are asking EPA head Lisa Jackson to testify today.
Staples creates sustainable products
Eve Troeh Feb 9, 2011
Staples is offering sustainable paper products and compostable kitchen items to corporate customers. Helping corporations be sustainable is also a way to sustain Staples.
Climate messages may be all wrong
Adriene Hill Sep 22, 2011
Environmental activists are adjusting their words and strategy as "climate change" and "global warming" messages fail to win the public's attention.
Ford Motor working on recyclable car interiors
Sarah Gardner Feb 1, 2011
U.S. sales rose more than 9 percent in January as consumers bought more trucks and SUVs. They may not know it, but some of those Ford interiors are made of stuff other than oil.
