How a 20th century icon is transforming itself into an environmental leader.
Carbon capture and storage: New investment
Carbon capture and storage is one of those ideas that sounds crazy at first, making one wonder why the money isn't simply put into alternative energy research and development, but if industrialised economies such as the US are to make a transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, then carbon capture and storage is going to have to be used to curb emissions.
The Gulf of Mexico oil spill: What happens now?
The Gulf of Mexico oil spill is a disaster of unparalleled magnitude. Until this weekend, 17,000 barrels of oil were gushing into the sea and while BP's new containment cap may be funnelling off 10,000 barrels a day, oil is still pouring into the sea and the slick is now larger than Washington state.
Gulf oil slick: A boon to future alternative energy?
The Obama administration has always supported alternative energy, but the recent decision to support offshore drilling projects has backfired with the recent Gulf of Mexico oil disaster. With world opinion galvanised against offshore drilling and an environmental catastrophe in the making, could the future be bright for alternative energy?
Pushing the boundaries of climate change and technology
American Electric Power’s Nick Akins tells Power & Energy how technological innovation is diversifying the company’s fuel mix.
In the next issue of US Infrastructure
Out this month, the new issue of US Infrastructure will be looking at whether California is ready for another massive earthquake.
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