US Gasoline Prices Hit Their Lowest Levels In Four Years, And Consumers Are Feeling The Boost
Regular gasoline could dip below $3 a gallon for the first time since December 2010, AAA says.
Fracking Study: High Levels Of Poisonous Chemicals Found Near Oil-And-Gas Drilling Sites In Five States
The report is the latest attempt to quantify how hydraulic fracturing may affect Americans' health.
Swedish Energy Giant Vattenfall AB Will Dump Its German Coal Plants To Reach Climate Change Goals
Vattenfall AB says it will seek a buyer for coal plants, mines in Germany to help cut its emissions.
For LGBT Workforce, Apple CEO Tim Cook Identifying As Gay Is A Monumental Shift, Activists Say
By publicly identifying as gay, Tim Cook is sending an important message to corporate America.
How Russia, Iran and Other Oil-Rich Nations Will Be Slammed By Falling Crude Oil Prices
Cheaper crude could undermine Russia's and Iran's foreign policy and push oil-dependent economies into recession.
Keystone XL Developer TransCanada Corporation Applies To Build Even Larger Pipeline Across Canada
The Canadian energy firm said Thursday that it filed a 30,000-page application to Canada's National Energy Board.
Weather Channel Issues Statement On Climate Change After Co-Founder Outs Himself As A Skeptic
The U.S. cable channel clarified its stance just days after co-founder John Coleman said he doesn't believe in climate change.
Keystone XL Pipeline Battle Brews In South Dakota: Activists Allowed To Join State Legal Proceedings
The state's Public Utilities Commission this week allowed opponents to join a critical permitting process.
US Nuclear Regulators Are Investigating Leak At Illinois Uranium Facility
Honeywell, the plant's operator, says there's no evidence a chemically toxic compound left the site on Sunday.
Hurricane Sandy Anniversary 2014: Fortifying New York -- How Well Armored Are We For The Next Superstorm?
Climate scientists praise New York's short-term restoration efforts but wonder if the Big Apple is adequately prepared for the coming decades.
Hurricane Sandy Anniversary: Five Ambitious Plans For Protecting New York City From Future Superstorms And Climate Change
With sea levels projected to rise by 2.5 feet in NYC by the 2050s, the city is seriously studying ways to protect itself.
Report: Developing Countries Added Renewable Energy Capacity At Nearly Twice The Clip Of Richer Nations
Study finds that in 55 emerging markets, renewable energy capacity has grown by 143 percent in recent years.
BP's Third-Quarter Earnings Drop 18% Amid Falling Crude Oil Prices And Weaker Russian Ruble
The London-based energy giant says, however, that rising oil-and-gas production could offset those setbacks.
Hurricane Sandy Anniversary: Changing Global Climate Means More Superstorms Like Sandy
Superstorms like Sandy may feel like rare events, but climate scientists warn that these powerful storms are now the new norm. Are we ready?
Global Warming, Melting Arctic Ice Is Doubling The Risk Of Harsh European Winters, Study Says
New research says the shrinking Arctic sea ice is to blame for Europe's recent severe winters.
China Goes On A Crude-Oil Buying Spree As Global Prices Tumble To $85 A Barrel
China's state-run oil firm has bought 18 million barrels of crude oil so far this month, traders say.
Climate Change Fears: South Florida City Wants To Split With North, Form 51st State
South Miami leaders are worried Florida isn't doing enough to protect from sea level rise. Will a 51st American state emerge?
Russia, Ukraine Energy Ministers To Finalize Natural Gas Supply Deal In Tuesday Talks
The deal aims to resume Russian gas flows to Ukraine after Moscow turned off the taps in June.
Giant African Solar Power Project Could Light Up Millions Of British Homes, Tunisian Investors Say
The TuNur project would channel 2,000 megawatts of clean solar power into Europe.
Contaminated Drinking Water: EPA To Warn Public About Toxic Algae Outbreaks
Concerned about toxic algae, the EPA may begin issuing health advisories about risks to supplies of drinking water.
Crude Oil Prices Slip To 27-Month Low On Weak Global Demand And A Surge Of US Shale Production
Weaker-than-expected consumption in Europe and China, coupled with a global supply glut, is depressing crude oil prices.
Renewable-Energy Investments At $175 Billion So Far This Year As China Solar Spending Soars
Global investments rose 16 percent in the first three quarters as China boost solar spending, Bloomberg New Energy Finance said.
Massive Walrus 'Haul-Out' Spotted On Alaska Beach As Arctic Sea Ice Continues To Melt
Wildlife experts say the walrus gathering -- the largest ever recorded -- is one example of the impact of climate change.
World's First Full-Scale Carbon Capture And Storage Project To Launch At Canada's Boundary Dam Plant
A Canadian utility will formally commission the $1.4 billion CCS facility. The technology is vital if the world is to keep burning fossil fuels.
Feds Approve Fourth LNG Export Terminal Amid Growing Pressure To Cash In On US Energy Boom
As of this week, U.S. regulators have approved construction of 4 facilities and nearly 10 more are in the pipeline.
Oil Services Giant Schlumberger Ltd To Withdraw US, Euro Managers From Russian Projects Amid Western Sanctions
The Texas-based oilfield service and equipment provider could pull out about 20 top employees.
Crude Oil Rail Shipments To Worsen Traffic, Congestion In Communities Nationwide, New Report Finds
A new transportation report found the federal government isn't doing enough to address congestion problems.
Musicians Willie Nelson, Neil Young Headline Anti-Keystone XL Pipeline Concert On Nebraska Farm
The Sept. 27 event raised funds for activists groups that are fighting to block the Canada-to-Texas pipeline.
Pioneer Natural Resources To Double Exports Of Ultra-Light 'Condensate' Amid Fracking Boom, Easing Of US Exports Ban
Pioneer Natural Resources says shipments from its Eagle Ford shale site could reach 50,000 bpd in 2015.
Climate Change Threat: As Global Leaders Stall, Cities Move To Cut Emissions, Boost Efficiency
“Climate change is an existential threat to New Yorkers and our planet,” Mayor Bill de Blasio says.
