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The coming German energy turnaround
A shift out of nuclear power will require a $290 billion investment but could create hundreds of thousands of jobs and an energy mix dominated by alternatives.
The inadequate US response to a major security threat: Climate change
US national security agencies recognize the seriousness of the climate change threat. Why aren't America's other policymakers responding?
Facing fears with facts and reason: Managing energy risks after Fukushima
The energy future must take into account the needs of the world's growing population and protect the future viability of the planet. And this does not come without risk.
After the nuclear renaissance: The age of discovery
Before this month's tragedy in Japan, many were confident that reactor design and safety had matured and catastrophic accidents were simply not going to happen. Fukushima has proven these assumptions wrong -- and it will have a number of implications for the energy debate.
The passing of a climate prodigy
Reflections on the life and accomplishments of Stephen Schneider, 1945-2010.
The climatic consequences of nuclear war
For far too long the nuclear weapon states have ignored one of the most devastating causes of significant climate change--nuclear war.
Climate change could be the next great military threat
Climate change is poised to challenge U.S. security at home and abroad by affecting military facilities, strategies, and resources. Adaptation must start now.
A neglected climate strategy: Empower women, slow population growth
Instead of pouring resources into expensive geoengineering research, we should pursue low-tech reproductive health and women's empowerment programs that have widespread social benefits and can reduce CO2 emissions.
The politically possible: How to achieve success in Copenhagen
Climate negotiations are at a standstill as developed and developing countries argue over who should limit their carbon emissions first. But there is a way to break the roadblock.
Avoid hyperbole, oversimplification when climate and security meet
More and more, climate change is becoming part of the national security dialogue. We must tackle the dangers without exaggerating the threats from still-unfolding changes.
How to save the world's river deltas
Scientists are considering several approaches to slowing and even reversing the pandemic deterioration of river deltas.
Is the Energy Department ready to reboot the country?
After years of neglect, the Energy Department is being asked to transform itself and the country's energy policies. But can it succeed?
The stimulus package's poor energy choices
Instead of investing in flawed energy resources such as coal and nuclear power, the U.S. government should stimulate the green energy industries of the future.
A low-carbon national energy agenda
In setting his energy agenda, Barack Obama will likely consider a range of priorities, among them emphasizing investment in electricity transmission technology.
A new energy future means a new Energy Department
Campaign promises and hopes for a green energy future depend on fundamental reform at the Energy Department, long one of the government's most dysfunctional offices.
Mixing climate change with the war on terror
The United States must resist the urge to use climate change as the latest excuse to continue to fund the war on terror at record levels.
OPEC, peak oil, and the end of cheap gas
OPEC might blame speculators, terrorism, and the Iraq War for inflated oil prices, but the organization itself controls price through marginal supply and demand.
Reducing emissions in transportation fuels
California's low-carbon fuel standard demonstrates to the rest of the world how markets can lead the way toward cleaner fuel sources.