August 23, 2006A start-up develops new plastics derived from cornstarch. Stick the fork in the ground, it'll turn into compost. Photos: Earth-friendly plasticTAGS:petroleum, fossil fuel, Olympic Games, material, health
January 15, 2008His company still is identified as the home of big, gas guzzlers, but CEO Rick Wagoner is pushing technology alternatives to fossil-fuels.TAGS:Rick Wagoner, petroleum, Chevy Volt, vehicle, glitch, CEO, battery
November 21, 2005The $70-a-barrel level was a "psychological price," Qatar's energy minister says. But with demand rising, what are the alternatives? TAGS:Qatar, reserve, oil, petroleum, energy, conference
October 30, 2006Technical hurdles, coupled with perceived fickleness of consumers, mean alternative fuels have a long road ahead, panelists say.TAGS:fuel cell, alternative fuel, hydrogen, petroleum, vehicle, U.S.
September 5, 2006Alternative fuels advocate Will Coleman says options are not pipedreams. But hard decisions must be made.TAGS:OPEC, biodiesel, oil, petroleum, standards, U.S.