Energy

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway did its biggest deal ever today, buying the rest of Burlington Northern Sante Fe that it doesn't already down.    It's a nice 31% premium to BNI's stock price. While Buffett said he's making an "all-in wager on America" and its economy with the deal, he may also be making a big bet on coal. Despite being villified by the 'green' side of the energy ... read more

The President today outlined more steps to decrease fossil fuel usage in America.   One of his recommendations was greater use of CFL bulbs for household lighting, replacing the older, less energy efficient incandescent bulbs. For what it's worth I have already done this in my home with most lights, though only those that are not in places where I read because I have found the light ... read more