Energy conservation is the foundation of energy independence.

The Sudanese have delighted me, not only in their generosity and simplicity, but also in their tendency to take tea with milk and not to hesitate to dunk biscuits in it. As an Englishman, you can imagine the feeling of fraternal closeness that this activity has generated.

While I relish our warm months, winter forms our character and brings out our best.

Mercury pollution from power plants is a national problem that requires a national response

Health care costs blunt the competitive edge of American entrepreneurs, from the auto industry to internet start-ups.

Stem cell research holds out the promise of finding cures and treatments for a wide range of diseases.

But like the rest of the country, Maine has reached an impasse, for most of the mercury that fouls our skies, waters and land comes from outside our borders.