Energy Secretary Ed Davey said shale gas was a promising new potential energy resource for the UK. It might contribute significantly to energy security and substitute for imports which are increasing as North Sea gas is decreasing.

BBC: Gas fracking: Ministers approve shale gas extraction

This is why one of the most vital projects of this new century, defined by climate change and growing energy and resource scarcity, is to figure out a way to build these variables back into our economic system.

FORBES: Why A Piece Of Pristine Coral Is Like A $20 Bill

Regulators in New York State are considering a proposal that would recognize gravity as a renewable-energy resource.

FORBES: Gravity May Soon Qualify As Renewable-Energy Resource in New York

The class act is Peabody Energy and it just broke into new high ground along with Arch and my favorite coal MLP, Natural Resource Partners.

FORBES: Magazine Article

Some big resource companies and banks, which stand to do well from new markets in emissions permits and renewable energy, have supported the plan.

ECONOMIST: The prime minister stakes her future on a divisive scheme