In general, the concept of energy refers to "the potential for causing changes". The word is used in several different contexts. The scientific use has a precise, well-defined meaning, whilst the many non-scientific uses often do not. (see here.)

In physics, energy is the ability to do work and has many different forms (potential, kinetic, electromagnetic, etc.) No matter what its form, physical energy has the same units as work; a force applied through a distance. The SI unit of energy, the joule, equals one newton applied through one meter, for example.

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Tidal Power Turbines Producing More Energy Than Expected
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Marine Current Turbines' SeaGen, the world’s only commercial scale tidal stream turbine, is running reliably and delivering more energy than originally expected. The generators can produce enough energy to meet the average electricity needs for 1500 UK homes during each ebb and each flood tide.
Interfaith Power & Light: A Religious Response to Environmental Issues
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Interfaith Power & Light is an organization of 10,000 churches, synagogues, mosques and temples covering the religions of Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Buddhism, defines itself as "a national religious response to global warming, promoting renewable energy, energy efficiency and conservation." IP&L’s efforts combine the power of the pulpit and practical support. From the pulpit rabbis, ministers, priest and imams are delivering a call to action for people of faith to defend the earth.
A National Security Perspective on Climate Change
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One key aspect of the discussion this week at the Transatlantic Media Dialog – part of the ongoing effort of climate and energy cooperation began earlier this years as the "Transatlantic Climate Bridge" was the issue of perception. Specifically how climate change and climate policy is perceived in the US and EU, as well as across the globe. A key conclusion was that climate change is indeed a threat to America's national security, and key to that finding is the conclusion that global warming is a "threat multiplier" for instability in some of the most volatile regions of the world, and that such volatility will reach even the most stable regions due to the tensions caused by climate change.
How will Clean Energy Legislation Affect Energy Prices?
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As debate heats up around the proposals for clean energy legislation in Congress, one of the main points of contention is the amount of money it will cost. More specifically, everyone wants to know how the average American household will be impacted by the respective energy bills in the House (Waxman-Markey’s American Clean Energy and Security Act) and the Senate (Kerry-Boxer’s Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act).
Carbon Permit Allocation Debated in US Senate
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In the latest obstacle to proposed U.S. climate legislation, key lawmakers on Thursday urged Senate Democrats to change distribution plans for carbon permits to offer more protection for coal-dependent utilities.
Electric Cars Face Obstacles to Consumer Acceptance
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Nashville is one of a handful of cities in the U.S. targeted to become an early focal point for electric vehicles, as Nissan plans to start production of a battery-powered car in Smyrna by 2012 and a program is launched to build a network of recharging stations. But getting to the point where electric vehicles are common will take time and work, said Joe Hoagland, TVA's vice president for environmental policy, science and technology.

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India firm may buy bankrupt LyondellBasell
Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:31:00 -0000
LyondellBasell, along with its sizable Houston operations, could wind up under the control of Reliance Industries Limited.
Shale gas output expected to rise as demand grows
Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0000
Natural gas produced from shale rock formations like Texas' Barnett shale play could account for one third of total U.S. natural gas supply by 2025, up from 14 percent today, a prominent energy forecaster said Friday.
Near term likely to bring more low natural gas prices
Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0000
Natural gas produced from shale rock formations like Texas' Barnett shale play could account for one third of total U.S. natural gas supply by 2025, up from 14 percent today, a prominent energy forecaster said Friday.
Texas high court to rehear allegations of trashed wells
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:30:00 -0000
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday said it will again hear arguments in the nearly 15-year legal battle over accusations that Exxon Mobil Corp. loaded abandoned wells with junk, sludge and even explosives to keep other companies from drilling there.
Texas high court agrees to rehear Exxon Mobil case
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:28:00 -0000
The Texas Supreme Court has agreed to grant a rehearing in the nearly 15-year legal battle over accusations that Exxon Mobil Corp. sabotaged abandoned wells.
Natural gas plunges 12 percent this month
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:27:00 -0000
Natural gas prices have dropped by more than 12 percent in the past month as the country continues to sip at its energy reserves and a balmy November allowed homeowners to leave the heat off.

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COL FB: Penn State 42, Michigan State 14
Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:14:49 -0500
EAST LANSING, Mich., Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Daryll Clark's 310 passing yards with four touchdowns Saturday led 12th-ranked Penn State to an easy 42-14 Big Ten Conference win over Michigan State.
COL BKB: Butler 64, Evansville 60
Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:49:18 -0500
EVANSVILLE, Ind., Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Shelvin Mack scored 17 points with three rebounds and three assists Saturday, leading 10th-ranked Butler to a 64-60 win over Evansville.
NY1 anchor guilty of attempted assault
Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:46:38 -0500
RAMAPO, N.Y., Nov. 21 (UPI) -- An anchor for the New York City cable news channel NY1 has been found guilty of an attempted assault on his wife at their home north of the city.
NHL: Nashville 4, Columbus 3 (SO)
Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:40:30 -0500
NASHVILLE, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- David Legwand scored in the second round of the shootout Saturday to give the Nashville Predators a 4-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
NBA: Milwaukee 103, Memphis 98
Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:37:54 -0500
MEMPHIS, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Rookie Brandon Jennings scored 26 points Saturday to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 103-98 win over Memphis and their seventh win in their last eight games.
COL BKB: Louisville 69, East Tenn. St. 56
Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:35:55 -0500
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Edgar Sosa's 16 points and three steals Saturday led No. 22 Louisville to a 69-56 win over East Tennessee State.

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