This article originally appeared in print as "Bright Lights, Big City".
For the back story to this slide show, read: For the Love of Lightbulbs
Japan Plans to Overhaul Its Electricity Sector
Proposal would break up the "Big 10" utility companies
Protecting the Power Grid From Solar Storms
New spacecraft will aid forecasts of space weather
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New Appointments at U.S. Energy Department and EPA
The most distinctive impact may be in the nuclear sector
Crisis in European Carbon Trading System
Despite recent attempts at correcton, the ETS is not getting the job done
Executive Action: Obama Threatens Unilateral Approach to Climate Crisis
State of the Union address featured a President finally willing to tackle global warming head-on
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Who After Chu?
Will a new energy secretary focus more on areas neglected in Chu’s farewell appraisal?
Energy Secretary Chu’s Parting Salvo
His long farewell letter is as interesting for what it leaves unsaid as for what it says
Kerry and Climate
Choice of new U.S. Secretary of State could affect policy
U.S. Will Overtake Saudi Arabia in Oil Production by 2020
International Energy Agency projects fossil fuels to still dominate, but with dramatic shifts globally
Bet on Adoption of a U.S. Climate Policy
Whatever the outcome of the presidential election, legislation to reduce carbon is likely
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Romney and Obama Surrogates Square Off on Energy
Sharp differences emerge on "clean coal" and climate change
Money and the Election
Each candidate has his industry allies, but how much difference does that make?
Obama and Romney Lay Out Science and Technology Positions
Guest blogger David Guston breaks down the Q&A on ScienceDebate.org
The Romney Energy Plan: Drill, Then Drill Some More, Then Stop Supporting Wind Power
U.S. presidential challenger would end renewable energy subsidies and speed up leasing for fossil fuel projects
Investor Push versus Market Draw in Clean Tech
What are the lessons from Konarka bankruptcy, and do they have political significance?
Management Failures Were Critical in Fukushima Nuclear Catastrophe
Preliminary report finds emergency preparedness and handling were as critical as design failures
Wind Energy Tax Credit Expiration Would Yield Job Losses, Big Cuts in Capacity
Report from industry group AWEA suggests wind power needs the Production Tax Credit to thrive
Durban Summit: No Change For Climate Change?
Expectations couldn’t be lower, yet some Kyoto goals are already being met
The Next 25 Years in Energy
Latest IEA outlook paints a dramatic picture and finds world to be at a critical decision point
Book Review: The Quest: Energy, Security, and the Remaking of the Modern World
Daniel Yergin’s new book is a logical successor to earlier ones on national security and energy policy
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