Pick your poison, but the two widely-used terms elicit different reactions from various segments of the US population and demographic strata. “Global warming” also poses a greater sense of threat to one’s self and one’s family, especially for women, Hispanics, African-Americans, Democrats, Independents and Republicans. Actually, the report notes that “climate change appears to actually reduce issue engagement” among many groups, including liberals and moderates, Hispanics and Gen X.” [Shelton Group]

As Mexican energy reform winds through the country’s legislative process analysts and corporate strategists are sizing up the potential. The majors look well positioned to gain from access to border fields in the Gulf – a place they know well and already have sunk billions of dollars – and onshore like the Eagle Ford. Though drug-related violence poses a degree of risk, Mexico could still be more attractive than operating in conflict-prone African nations. [Bloomberg Business Week]

Elon Musk is doing business with himself again. SpaceX is looking to build a solar array near its Texas launch site in partnership with Solar City. “Elon Musk is the chairman of SolarCity and also the CEO of SpaceX. SpaceX subsidiary Dogleg Park filed an application with Cameron County to put the solar panels on up to 6.5 acres of land in the area of the launch control center and near a security guard booth.” [Gigaom]