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Psychological and Cultural Biases Distort Fracking Debates

by David Spence | Thursday, May 2, 2013

Psychological and cultural biases prevent third-party experts from acting as neutral brokers in policy debates.

More on: Communication, Energy, Politics, Sustainability
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Breaking Gridlock and Solving Problems: Lessons from the Global Warming Debate

by David Wenger | Friday, April 26, 2013

Minor victories can be the key to overcoming gridlock.

More on: Energy, Global Issues, Management, Negotiation, Politics, Sustainability
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When ‘Eco-Friendly’ Doesn’t Cut It

by Rob Heidrick | Tuesday, April 23, 2013

A closer look at the complex relationships between businesses, consumers and the environment

More on: Consumer Behavior, Energy, Global Issues, Politics, Social Impact, Sustainability
Energy finance experts Radu Tutos, Panag Patel, Ken Alston, Michael R. Meyers

Renewable Energy Sparks Industry Debate

by Rob Heidrick | Friday, March 22, 2013

New technologies and clean fuels offer hope for renewable projects that have struggled to find investors.

More on: Economy, Energy, Global Issues, Investing, Politics, Sustainability, Technology
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Too Big To Fail

by Kristen Maxwell | Thursday, March 21, 2013

What can go wrong when banks get too big for their britches?

More on: Capital, Debt, Economy, Ethics, Investing, Personal Finance, Politics, Recession, Sustainability
Rex Tillerson quote about energy regulations

Experts Foresee a Big Year for Energy, Ethics, Data, and the Dollar

by Tracy Mueller | Friday, February 22, 2013

Business experts offer insights on the future of angel investing, big data, and the waning U.S. dollar.

More on: Capital, Creativity, Debt, Economy, Energy, Entrepreneurship, Ethics, Investing, Management, Statistics, Sustainability, Taxes

Changing the Way Business Thinks About Energy - Michael Webber, April 16, 2013

by Gayle Hight | Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Businesses will need to prepare for a world with different price curves, different environmental regulations, and new sources of energy. If they're not...

More on: Economy, Energy, Politics, Sustainability, Technology
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The Big Ideas of 2012: What We Learned About Energy and Finance

by TXE Staff | Friday, December 21, 2012

Exploring alternative energy economics, cracking down on insider trading, and seeking sensible regulations

More on: Capital, Consumer Behavior, Debt, Economy, Energy, Entrepreneurship, Ethics, Global Issues, Health Care, Investing, Politics, Recession, Sustainability, Technology
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Climate Engineering May Be the Key to Fighting Global Warming

by Gary Rasp | Friday, November 16, 2012

A large-scale intervention in the Earth’s climate system could help keep global temperatures in check.

More on: Energy, Engineering, Global Issues, Sustainability, Technology
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America's Nuclear Future

by Rob Heidrick | Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Uncertainties about financial risks, safety, and liability prevent the U.S. from fully embracing nuclear power.

More on: Economy, Energy, Global Issues, Investing, Sustainability, Technology
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Alternative Energy Grid Faces Logistical Challenges

by Rob Heidrick | Thursday, June 7, 2012

Energy storage and transmission are among the practical challenges of revamping the electric grid.

More on: Energy, Politics, Sustainability

Is Mobile App Development Sustainable?

by Raki Shah | Monday, April 16, 2012

Since most apps are free or 99 cents I wonder: Is app development a viabile business or are we heading down the same path as the first e-commerce bust?

More on: Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Strategy, Sustainability, Technology
High gas prices are driving attitudes about energy.

High-Stakes Gas Prices

by Steve Brooks | Tuesday, April 10, 2012

High gas prices have shifted public opinion on energy issues, says The University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll.

More on: Consumer Behavior, Economy, Energy, Global Issues, Politics, Social Impact, Sustainability
For many involved in the alternative energy debate, costs outweigh benefits

Alternative Energy's Economic Hurdles

by Rob Heidrick | Monday, April 2, 2012

The relatively low cost of conventional energy is discouraging Americans from seeking out sustainable alternatives.

More on: Economy, Energy, Global Issues, Sustainability
Oil pumps (iStockphoto)

Peak Oil: Is The Lifeblood of Modern Civilization Running Thin?

by Jeremy Simon | Monday, March 26, 2012

While experts say "peak oil" — the apex of oil production — is a real concern, they disagree about timing and severity.

More on: Economy, Energy, Social Impact, Sustainability
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