Category: Renewables Alternative Energy

South Sudan Becoming a Sovereign State

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted July 7, 2011

Guest contributor Brianna Panzica discusses the celebration of South Sudan's independence and the troubles it means for the oil reserve.

Largest Photovolatic Plant in Italy

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted July 7, 2011

Guest contributor Brianna Panzica discusses the opening of Italy's largest photovoltaic module factory and what it means for solar power in Italy.

End to Ethanol Tax Break?

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted July 7, 2011

Guest contributor Brianna Panzica looks at the proposal for an end to the ethanol tax break and the alternative fuel compromise that would come with it.

60 Million Barrels of 'Nice Try'

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted July 6, 2011

In two days, Southern Sudan gains independence. They already produce 500,000 barrels of oil a day. When the U.S. repeals its sanctions, these small wildcatters will surge...

Natural Gas: The New Gasoline

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted July 6, 2011

Guest contributor Brianna Panzica discusses the potential for natural gas-powered passenger vehicles in the U.S.

Commodities Will Increase, Says Goldman Sachs

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted July 6, 2011

Guest contributor Brianna Panzica discusses Goldman Sachs' prediction that commodity prices will increase over the year's second half and into 2012.

Peabody Named Major Investor in Mongolian Coal

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted July 5, 2011

Guest contributor Brianna Panzica discusses Mongolia's plan for the Tavan Tolgoi coal deposit.

Oil and Gas Company Acquisitions

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted July 5, 2011

Guest contributor Brianna Panzica discusses National Oilwell's deal with Ameron and the fight between Energy Transfer and Williams for Southern Union.

84-Year-Old Port and the Dalai Lama

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted July 5, 2011

Moments of enlightenment happened over 84-year-old bottles of port and on white sand beaches. And I'd like to share one of them with you today.

Bayer Compensates for Rice Contamination

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted July 5, 2011

Guest contributor Brianna Panzica details Bayer AG's compensation of $750 million for long-grain rice contaminated with genetically modified strains.

Solar Energy Needs Government Subsidies

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted July 4, 2011

Guest contributor Brianna Panzica looks at the solar industry in the United States and its reliance on government loan guarantees.

Fast Food Biofuel

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted July 4, 2011

Guest contributor Brianna Panzica discusses the biodiesel venture of UAE McDonalds'.