Economic Times Global warming a message from God for course correction, says environment ministerEconomic TimesLessons taught by ancestors on conserving the environment have been forgotten and global warming “is a message from God” for course correction, Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan said today. Vardhan said various international agreements on … and more »

Air conditioning: Creating a healthy and comfortable environment for your homeVirginian-PilotWhen we think of air conditioning, we think of cooling our home during our hot, humid summers here in Hampton Roads. It’s interesting to note that cooling has been around in one form or another for thousands of years. Early civilizations like the …

CNBC Here’s when you’ll know it’s safe to buy energyCNBCThe S&P 500 energy sector is on pace for its best week of the year as crude oil has bounced, and some say the sector — one of the year’s biggest laggards — is at a turning point. The price of crude oil, typically a big…

CNBC Energy stocks post biggest weekly gain of the year — and could keep rallyingCNBCEnergy stocks posted their first four-week winning streak of 2017, and some portfolio managers believe the sector can keep rallying. The Energy Select Sector SPDR exchange-traded fund surged an additional 2.2 percent this week to post the best weekly … and more »

Seeking Alpha Energy Recap: Examining The Suniva/SolarWorld Trade CaseSeeking AlphaEvery Friday, Seeking Alpha provides a roundup of insightful opinion and analysis articles in the energy sector. In this edition, we highlight articles on Contango Oil & Gas, Whiting Petroleum, and natural gas storage, as well as ask for your take on … and more »

New York Times How Trump Can Harness the US Energy BoomNew York TimesThe new energy abundance in the United States has given President Trump a historic opportunity not just to expand the country’s economy at home, but also to expand its leadership globally. To maximize this opportunity, he should think about energy as …

Washington Examiner Energy Department touts quick turnaround for natural gas exportsWashington ExaminerThe Energy Department sent a message Friday that it will begin approving applications to export small shipments of liquefied natural gas more quickly, while it seeks to speed up the process in a new proposal to cut out environment reviews and public …US Department of…

CNBC Singapore Summit: Panel maker REC expects exponential growth in …CNBCSteve O’Neil, CEO at solar panel maker REC, said the cost of solar energy is also expected to come down due to improvements in technology. and more »

Greentech Media (blog) Meet the Solar Roof Designed by America’s Largest Roofing ManufacturerGreentech Media (blog)When Elon Musk kicked off Tesla’s solar roof product in October, he left several open questions about how Tesla planned to enter the roofing market itself. Building a roof requires different expertise than putting solar modules on top of it. And…

Popular Science Scientists use light to purge defects from solar cellsPopular ScienceThe last decade has seen a radical drop in the price of solar panels, driven largely by advances in manufacturing and installation. Researchers are developing solar cells that are even cheaper, using perovskite crystals, a cost-effective alternative to …