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National Science Foundation funds SUNRISE summer Research Experience for Undergraduates at UND
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded the University of North Dakota $300,000 to fund three additional years for SUNRISE Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) activities. REU is a ...
Posted on 5/9/12 at 4:02 PM
Comet Lovejoy's fading glory
Time to check in on the wonder that is Comet Lovejoy. Though still too far south to see at mid-northern latitudes, the comet remains a fading spectacle for skywatchers down under. Various observers ...
Posted on 1/3/12 at 1:59 PM
Wind energy revival: Projects proposed for 2013 would up ND's capacity 41 percent
The extension of a key federal subsidy late last year has helped revive interest in developing new wind energy projects in North Dakota, based on documents filed with state regulators.By Stephen J. Lee , May 04, 2013
ND power plant operator might take oil field waste
UNDERWOOD — A power plant company is considering burying oil field waste in a mostly empty coal ash pit near Underwood.April 18, 2013
Coal's slow decline: Industry slowdown hits fuel's Western stronghold
By Matthew Brown , January 26, 2013
Coal plant backers seek extension
BISMARCK — Backers of a proposed coal-to-liquid fuel plant in western North Dakota will ask for a fifth extension of state aid to study the project, a spokesman said Monday.December 11, 2012
Western states looking to capitalize on energy boom
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Petroleum producers in southeastern New Mexico are on track to pump out 80 million barrels of oil this year — numbers that haven’t been seen since the 1970s.By Susan Montoya Bryan , December 08, 2012
Cramer: Energy production a moral responsibility
WASHINGTON, D.C. — North Dakota Republican Kevin Cramer not only supports the production of domestic coal, oil and natural gas; the incoming freshman House member believes it’s a moral responsibility.By Hannah Northey and Manuel Quinones , November 30, 2012
Coal company announces layoffs: CEO says job losses are response to Obama win
NEW YORK — A coal company headed by a prominent Mitt Romney donor has laid off more than 160 workers in response to President Barack Obama’s election victory.By James O'Toole , November 10, 2012
'War on coal' label obscures political battlefield realities
By Vicki Smith , October 21, 2012
Mixed reaction to American coal act
(AP) — The American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity praised the passage of the “Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012,” which was voted on by the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday. Others were not ready to praise the act.September 22, 2012
ND energy policy of world importance: US House candidates vary position on government's role in growing sector
By Katherine Grandstrand , August 29, 2012
Corruption in the Public Service Commission? Industry donations made to commissioners widespread
By Marino Eccher , August 18, 2012
CO2 emissions in US drop to 20-year low
By Kevin Begos , August 17, 2012
PSC race sets off finger-pointing galore
BISMARCK — It’s usually one of the last statewide contests listed on the ballot, and often the last on voters’ minds. But few elections are more heated this year than the race for the North Dakota Public Service Commission.By Marino Eccher , August 15, 2012
EPA proposes stricter standards for soot pollution
WASHINGTON (AP) — Risking an election-year backlash from Republicans, the Obama administration is proposing new air quality standards to lower the amount of soot that can be released into the air.June 15, 2012
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