Tag: fossil fuels

Natural Gas Changes the Energy Map

By David Rotman | 10/15/2009 | 0 Comments

Vast amounts of the clean-burning fossil fuel have been discovered in shale deposits, setting off a gas rush. But how it will affect our energy use is still uncertain.

Biological Solar

By David Berry | 08/18/2009 | 2 Comments

Combining synthetic biology and solar technology could provide a way to trap carbon dioxide and produce fuel.

Getting More out of Crude

By Neil Savage | 07/10/2009 | 0 Comments

An improved catalyst could help oil refineries get more gasoline out of a barrel of crude petroleum.

Weathering Climate Change

By David Talbot | 02/10/2009 | 3 Comments

Ralph J. Cicerone, president of the National Academy of Sciences, discusses the challenges of climate-change research.

Fuel from Coal-Eating Microbes

By Kevin Bullis | 01/08/2009 | 11 Comments

A process for converting coal into natural gas could help reduce emissions.

The Cost of Cutting Carbon

By Kevin Bullis | 12/22/2008 | 15 Comments

Will putting a price on carbon increase the use of renewables?