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Plans to export natural gas raise questions of US price hike
Companies looking to profit from the lower prices of natural gas resulting from the U.S. shale boom want to ship liquefied natural gas, or LNG, overseas.
Full StoryGas prices slow to respond to drop in oil price
The price of oil rose slightly Tuesday morning after tumbling to its lowest price in almost a year on Monday amid investors’ fears of another recession hitting the U.S. But gas prices have fluctuated throughout the summer.
Full StoryToo cool for fuel
Record heat waves across the U.S. led to increased air conditioning use that strained electrical grids, but greener, alternative kinds of air conditioning can help keep homes cool.
Full StoryPhilips wins L Prize, but race still on for better bulb
With a device that resembles a segmented lemon, but glows like an ordinary living room, Philips Lighting North America captured a much-awaited $10 million U.S. government prize, a race to produce the first super high-efficiency replacement for the lightbulb.
