A combination of supply and demand, plus some natural disasters has created a huge spike in gasoline prices around the country

Politics and technology influence the scientific community's study of global warming.

The energy and utilities industry is in constant flux. Change occurs and new terms are invented almost every day. Here's a quick update on the industry's most recent buzzwords.

Here are answers to some of the common myths surrounding the energy and utilities industry.

Energy management has a dual effect -- not just environmental concerns, but also the very tangible economic impact on your wallet.

Uncertain about what the Big Crew Change will bring? Don't hire a clairvoyant just yet. Maybe this article can save you the money.

Blackouts, brownouts raise the stakes for finding alternate energy sources. Here's what you can do.

When discussions of renewable energy are undertaken, the focus is often on large scale projects. In truth, the answer may be platforms developed for a more local application.

When one of her professors said that the world's energy challenge could not be addressed without leadership from the young generation, Jaclyn took it to heart. She pursued a master's degree in energy policy and now works as an analyst at the California Public Utilities Commission.

Linda says she never imagined she'd be an energy trader. It's not an obvious jump from majoring in biochemical sciences to analyzing potential drivers of power prices in the electricity market, but the courage to pursue your dreams does pay off.

An unpaid internship led Alex to an exciting career at the intersection of energy and international relations. He now works in nuclear nonproliferation and says he's excited to be contributing to a safer and more cooperative world.

Here is a brief history of wind power, and how it came to be.

For starters, Inuit Hunters will benefit! Once Inuit have nothing left to hunt there will be no need for them to risk falling through thin ice. Plus, by needing food they will be ripe for a floating (pontoons, not ice) Arctic Super Wal-Mart.

Every industrialized nation has some method of waste management. It's crucial to our way of life. So how do these systems work?

No matter what your talents or interests, there's an environmental career out there to suit you.

Careers in engineering, energy science, renewable energy, and professional services are now staple professions in energy and utilities. Read more about them to find a career of discovery and achievement.

As people search for alternatives to fossil fuel energy, solar energy emerges as one of the cleanest and most practical sources of electricity.

China and India's growing need for energy, political developments in Latin America and Africa, and the presidency of Vladimir Putin in Russia all have an impact, believe it or not, on the work culture in the energy and utilities industry.

There's more to energy & utilities than the gas and oil sector. Here are some additional career paths that might just catch your fancy!

Working on an offshore oil rig is a tough job, but employees may find themselves living in accommodation wings that meet 4 or 5 star hotel standards - despite the fact that you a living in the middle of the ocean.

Julia is a PhD student in California, a commitment she balances with her job at the California Energy Commission. Julia encourages students not to shy away from competitive fields; there's always room for good people, she says.

In this day and age of ever growing efficiency, everyday folks are looking to capitalize on today's current technology to save money in all areas of their budget.

A brief history of how solar power came to be.