Issue: Energy

World's Biggest Atom Smasher to Start-up

After more than 30 years of planning, 14 years of building and $10 billion later, the Large Hadron Collider, the world's biggest atom smasher, is due to start up on September 10.  read more »

Offshore oil drilling in the US: what's at stake?

Last week, Senator Barack Obama said he was open to considering a "careful, well thought-out [offshore] drilling strategy that was carefully circumscribed to avoid significant environmental damage".  read more »

Wheat farming regains footing in WMass

HADLEY - Bank officer turned vodka entrepreneur Paul J. Kozub has added another line to his resume: wheat farmer.

Given the size of his crop, wheat gardener might be a better description.  read more »

Analysis: Poll finds energy tax support

Not only does the world's population feel increasingly concerned about climate change, but a recent survey finds a majority of individuals, both in and out of developed countries, say they are willing  read more »

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