Rwanda Lake Poses Gas Danger, Energy Promise

A project in Rwanda plans to tap methane gas from Lake Kivu and burn it to generate electricity.

Japanese Get Creative Without AC

The electricity shortage in Japan means there is a lot less air conditioning.

India rethinks reliance on nuclear energy

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The disaster at Japan’s Fukushima nuclear complex has led India to rethink its increasing reliance on nuclear power. New York Times correspondent Vikas Bajaj tells anchor Marco Werman the demands for power in India are huge and growing, with 40 percent of the population without access to electricity. Download MP3

Resistance to Jaitapur Nuclear Plant Grows in India

Osaka scales back electricity to honor victims

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A city in western Japan far from the tsunami and earthquake damage dims its famous bright lights in solidarity with victims. Sonia Narang reports from Osaka. Download MP3

Slideshow: Osaka: Before and After the earthquake

Clean power by osmosis?

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We’re keeping the focus on climate and energy in our Geo Quiz today. We’re looking for a northern European country that’s home to the world’s latest experimental carbon-neutral power plant.