Login | Help

Energy | Utilities | Mining

banner ad
Winners and losers: The business impact of a mild winter
0

Winners and losers: The business impact of a mild winter

Punxatawney Phil’s ‘six more weeks of winter’ prognostication lacked a certain punch this year, given the mild winter weather enjoyed in much of the lower 48 so far.  If this is winter, bring it on, many residents are thinking. As I donned a light spring jacket to run some Saturday errands and bustled out to [...]

The future of energy: Environmental impact
0

The future of energy: Environmental impact

This is the third in a four-part series by Colin Tetreault on energy and its effects on the business world. Tetreault holds a Master of Arts from Arizona State University’s School of Sustainability and is a sustainability consultant and expert to numerous organizations. No single source of energy is without consequences from its respective production. The move to protect natural [...]

The future of energy: Efficiency
0

The future of energy: Efficiency

This is the second in a four-part series by Colin Tetreault on energy and its effects on the business world. Tetreault holds a Master of Arts from Arizona State University’s School of Sustainability and is a sustainability consultant and expert to numerous organizations. The hard truth of our energy situation is that our thirst and desire for energy is increasing. [...]

The future of energy: An introduction
0

The future of energy: An introduction

This is the first in a four-part series by Colin Tetreault on energy and its effects on the business world. Tetreault holds a Master of Arts from Arizona State University’s School of Sustainability and is a sustainability consultant and expert to numerous organizations. Energy. It’s the singular force that helps keep our lives running smoothly. It brings cool [...]

The future of energy: Infrastructure
0

The future of energy: Infrastructure

This is the fourth in a four-part series by Colin Tetreault on energy and its effects on the business world. Tetreault holds a Master of Arts from Arizona State University’s School of Sustainability and is a sustainability consultant and expert to numerous organizations. So far in this series, we have discussed supply, efficiency and environmental protection and how each relate [...]

Jobs: Oil and gas in Oklahoma, investigative in Pittsburgh
0

Jobs: Oil and gas in Oklahoma, investigative in Pittsburgh

Several job opportunities caught my eye recently – one specifically business, the others are for investigative positions .. and we all know that often means business.   Follow the money in any investigation and business comes into view. Here is some information about the jobs from the news organizations who are searching for reporters. OIL & [...]

Is renewable energy fueling jobs and start-ups in your region?
0

Is renewable energy fueling jobs and start-ups in your region?

This Wonkbook post caught my eye the other day; it notes that according to a recent Energy Information Administration report, the U.S. in 2011 got more of its power from renewable energy sources than from nuclear sources for the first time in decades. As the post points out, fossil fuels still provide most of the [...]

Covering the Green Economy at SEJ: Self-guided training
0

Covering the Green Economy at SEJ: Self-guided training

The free workshop, “Covering the Green Economy,” was originally held at the InterContinental Miami Hotel on Oct. 19, 2011. This training was hosted by the Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) and held during their annual conference.

Festive Friday: Pack your stocking with these business features
0

Festive Friday: Pack your stocking with these business features

It’s nearly post time and the reindeer are nearing the starting gate!  One more full week of pre-holiday coverage and Christmas 2011 will be a wrap. You know about the last-minute shopping stories, the gift-card policy round-ups and other old favorites (and there’s a reason they are; they’re useful to our audience) – but if [...]

Switch to our mobile site