Sat.Jul 12, 2014 - Fri.Jul 18, 2014

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Fracking out your back door

Martin LaMonica

Anybody who follows energy knows that the biggest story, by far, is fracking. The combination of the drilling technique known as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, and horizontal drilling has opened up huge reserves of natural gas, oil, and other hydrocarbons in the U.S. It’s pushed the U.S. closer toward the once-fanciful notion of energy independence and is bringing massive investment as chemical companies seek to take advantage of cheap natural gas.

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The One Thing You Can’t Recycle: Time

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

Posted by Rosana Francescato What’s that dripping sound? It’s the sound of your time leaking away, drop by drop. And time, unlike some things, is not recyclable. Whether it’s your personal life or your business, every drip has a cost. For those of us in the fast-paced world of cleantech and sustainability, this can be a serious issue. And women tend to face added challenges in balancing work and family life.