Nov 25th, 2008 · Houston-born songwriter Rodney Crowell took his talents to Nashville in the 1970s and has been evolving ever since. His 1988 album Diamonds and Dirt garnered five No. 1 country singles, including one with his then-wife Rosanne Cash (with whom he still works today). In this Mountain Stage appearance, he performs music from some of his most recent albums, including this year's Sex & Gasoline.
Nov 24th, 2008 · Three years ago, cheap corn, easy financing and disruptions in gasoline production fueled a dramatic expansion of the ethanol industry. Plants popped up like mushrooms across the plains. Since then, financing has largely dried up and many operators have declared bankruptcy.
Nov 19th, 2008 · The drop in inflation in October reflects a huge fall in gasoline prices and widespread decline in other areas. Consumer prices fell by 1 percent in October, the biggest one-month decline on records that go back to February 1947.
Nov 10th, 2008 · Researchers in Berkeley, Calif., are working on new technologies to convert plant cellulose into a fuel that could directly replace diesel and gasoline. But even if they figure out the recipe, there are still obstacles to competing with fossil fuels.
Oct 7th, 2008 · Singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell is often associated with country music, but his songs have a much wider reach, often spanning rock, folk, swing and bluegrass. Hear the musician, who recently released Sex and Gasoline, in a session with World Cafe host David Dye.
Sep 30th, 2008 · Hurricanes Gustav and Ike ravaged the off-shore drilling stations in the Gulf of Mexico, seriously hurting pumping ability and supply networks. Consumers in some states are now facing general gasoline shortages and long lines at the pump.
Sep 26th, 2008 · Between environmental concerns and rising gasoline prices, energy use has never seemed more entwined with the economy. Guests discuss how oil prices are tied to economic growth, and give a roundup of the latest energy news.
Sep 17th, 2008 · Oil company officials say it may be more than a week before gasoline supply problems caused by Hurricane Ike are resolved. As many refineries regain electricity and attempt to reopen, gasoline remains in high demand.