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Fascinating history... and history in the making... Ten incredible links for your perusal!

Nuclear power. Whether or not you believe it to be a solution to our energy crisis, there is no getting away from the discussion of nuclear power!

Nuclear energy came out of the destruction of a world war. Throughout its 50 year existence, it has created some of the most damaging man-made disasters...

The earthquakes in Japan and Haiti are an important reminder of the power of these natural disasters.

The latest natural gas spill highlights dangers involved in drilling for fossil fuels.

Meeting the energy needs of the developing world with sustainable and ethical solutions.

We've grown used to life with fossil fuels, with its positives and negatives. But what will life be like with the fuels of the future?

Fighting fires from planes is nothing new, but nothing comes close to the fire-snuffing capacity of a former freight jet. Then again, high-speed rail is cool too!

Can we utilize photosynthesis to create carbon-based fuels? It all depends on the light... frequencies.

Research in environmental technologies sometimes means thinking outside the box and focusing on productive nanotechnologies and smart materials.

Peak oil is an important measurement of national and global petroleum reserves and is the basis for estimating resource quantities.

There is an on-going race, both economically and politically. But at the end of the race, where will everyone stand environmentally?

What are the health and environmental advantages of lithium iron phosphate batteries over lithium ion batteries? Which is the best rechargeable battery for consumers?

Nuclear Power offers huge rewards and huge risks. How Nuclear Engineers planning to make Nuclear Power available in the future?

Besides the standard theory, there are different theories as to how petroleum hydrocarbons are formed.

When the oil runs out, where are you turn to? One option is to kerogen, more plentiful than oil and as easily refined.

Going for renewable energy sources would help meet our energy needs, strengthen national security, create jobs and fight global warming.

Simple choices made in terms of efficient energy use, and green living can go a long way.

What will the next generation of solar energy systems look like? Photobioelectricity offers one vision of our home energy future.

Follow these simple steps to lower your energy bill to keep your wallet and the planet happy.