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Energy independence? For the U.S., it's a pipe dream
Oct 1, 2012
The U.S. can become less dependent on foreign oil, but it's still a part of the global oil market --and that means no insulation from oil price shocks.
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Some see energy in abandoned wells
Sep 18, 2012
An oil well may seem pretty useless when the light sweet crude stops flowing. In Texas, researchers and entrepreneurs see a chance to recycle old wells and create geothermal power.
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Are Romney's drilling plans eco-friendly?
Aug 24, 2012
And a new app helps you separate fact from baloney in political ads.
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Romney's energy plan: Less regulation, more exploration
Aug 23, 2012
But it probably won't have much impact on consumer's pocketbooks, especially when it comes to the price of gas or electricity.
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Why is China interested in U.S. battery maker?
Aug 9, 2012
Wangxiang Group, China's biggest auto-parts conglomerate, has offered $450 million for a controlling stake in a Massachusetts electric car batteries company.
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New transparent solar panels could be used as windows
Jul 25, 2012
And can power your house. Plus, don’t go online before bed because it made some hamsters depressed.
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Behind the scenes of Marketplace's interview with Obama
Mar 22, 2012
Yesterday, Marketplace host headed out to Nevada to meet with President Obama. You may have heard the interview, but what was Kai really thinking as he interviewed the man who runs the U.S.A.?
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Obama's 'all of the above' plan means nothing
Mar 22, 2012
President Obama's new energy policy is really no policy at all, say commentator Bill McKibben.
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Do Americans approve of Obama's energy plan?
Mar 22, 2012
President Obama is touting a new "all of the above" energy plan that supports more of both oil and alternative energy production. What do Americans want in an energy policy?
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Go North, young man!
Mar 21, 2012
The promise of steady work is attracting workers of all ages to Williston, N.D., and creating a new boom town on America's energy frontier.
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