fossil fuels

Jan
13

The fruits of austerity: Oil drilling in state parks

Think about spending time in a state park, and what images come to mind? Camping under the stars, perhaps. Or
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Jan
05

As new mercury rules loom, US power sector eyes dramatic change

The US power sector is set for dramatic change over the next several years, as electric utilities work to meet
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Dec
19

Keystone XL vote is energy policy madness

An 11th-hour deal by US Senators this past weekend paved the way for a two-month extension of unemployment benefits and
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Dec
15

Yes, energy and the economy are linked ... just not how you think

The inextricable link between energy and economic growth has been painfully clear to many people since mid-2008, when crude oil
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Dec
13

Low-carbon future? Ha ... Coal demand to grow by 600,000 tons A DAY

While it’s common knowledge to anyone who follows energy news that the world’s appetite for coal keeps growing,
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Dec
04

Report: Oil-friendly lending undermines EU climate goals

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is undercutting the EU’s efforts to cut carbon emissions and fight climate change by
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Oct
21

The 'hidden' costs of fossil fuels? $120 billion in US alone

Never mind what your electric bill or receipt at the pump says … using fossil fuels is even more expensive than
2 min read
May
27

Ancient mud could yield modern oil alternative

An alternative to oil could be found in ancient sea deposits dating to 300 million years ago, according to a
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