Energy secretary pushes for nuclear power

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) -- U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz championed the use of nuclear power and urged politicians and leaders in the energy industry to adapt and modernize energy production to help minimize the fallout from global warming.

Energy markets receive crude awakening

Crude oil prices gained sharply last week, hitting a one-month high after U.S. Energy Information Administration statistics showed a quick drawdown in supplies.