Memorable Stories of 2008
A host of meaningful stories from Miller-McCune.com's first full year on the Web.
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Energy
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Climate Change Gets a Voice
UPDATED: President-elect reportedly selects physicist John Holdren as his consigliere on science.
Cautious Optimism for Obama’s Policy on Science
Professionals hope the new president can change the culture of science in the White House.
Spring Forward … Fall Out of Office?
The impassioned arguments around Daylight Savings Time generate a lot of energy
Picking on Pickens’ Plan
The fossil-fueled portions of T. Boone Pickens' energy plan for the U.S. have had a rough ride.
NYC Says ‘Cool It’ to Air-Conditioning the Sidewalk
The lure of a cool blast costs 22,000 barrels of oil and pumps out tons of carbon dioxide.
Reaching the Solar Tipping Point
Analysis: Writer Bruce Allen claims that picking the right solar options can power America's clean electricity and transportation future.
Burning Down the House to Keep Warm
Only a fool would support expanded domestic exploration — offshore or elsewhere — under the Bush administration's dysfunctional energy policies. Here's how those policies need to change for America to responsibly find the energy it needs.
Earthship Trooper
Michael Reynolds has been building his variety of low-consumption, off-the-grid housing for decades. Now, though, the Earthship is taking off.
Making Solar Cells Cheaper — It Could Be Plastics
Like the advice given to Dustin Hoffman in The Graduate, some people think the future of solar cells lies in plastics. Here's why.