US Oil Trains' Routes Should Remain Secret, Railroad Company Argues In Lawsuit
Norfolk Southern's lawsuit is believed to be the first time a rail company has gone to court to keep information about its routes confidential.
US Oil Refineries Running At Record Levels Amid Domestic Supply Boom, But Pump Prices Will Still Hurt
But all that extra gasoline and diesel won't lower the price you pay because much of it is being sold overseas.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry Should Support New EPA Coal Regulations Which Would Boost State's Gas Economy: Report
Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Texas in particular could gain from the nation's shift away from coal and toward natural gas electricity.
US Climate Policy Unduly Influenced By 'Hollywood Elites,' Republican Senator Charges
Wyoming's John Barrasso takes umbrage with the purported influence of “Hollywood elites” in crafting new EPA power plant rules.
Japan Boosts Support For Coal-Fired Power Plants Built Overseas Despite Obama-Led Push To Scale Back Financing
Japan on Wednesday approved a new policy to step up the country's investment in coal-fired power plants built in developing countries.
European Economy Could Withstand Backlash From Russia Over Tougher Sanctions, Analysts Say
Energy isn't the only weak point for Europe in dealing with Russia.
Climate Change, Warming Winters A Threat To Hockey's Long-Term Viability: NHL 2014 Sustainability Report
Climate change is affecting hockey players, the NHL said in the first sustainability report for a professional sports league.
Maine Town Weighs Ban On Oil Exports In Attempt To Stop Flow of Canadian Tar Sands Crude
The South Portland City Council is expected to approve a ban on exports of Canadian tar sands crude.
US Natural Gas Drilling's Rise Lifting Oil Service Company Profits
A U.S. natural gas drilling increase in 2014 helped deliver strong second-quarter revenues to major oilfield service providers like Halliburton Co.
Obama Calls For Immediate Cease-fire Of Ukraine Crisis, Demands Credible Probe Of Downed Malaysia Airlines Jetliner
President Barack Obama said MH17 was shot down by a surface-to-air missile in an area controlled by pro-Russian separatists.
Obama Paves Way For East Coast Offshore Oil Exploration With Controversial Sonic Cannons
The administration on Friday opened the East Coast to eventual offshore drilling by approving a technology known to harm sea creatures.
Australia Carbon Tax Repeal Comes As New Research Blames Climate Change For Long-Term Drought
Prime Minister Tony Abbott led a carbon tax repeal this week, signaling a disturbing trend for international attempts to curb emissions.
MH17 Crash: Obama, Putin Discuss Malaysia Airlines Plane Crash In Phone Call Over Ukraine Crisis
The two world leaders had previously arranged to discuss the ongoing Ukraine crisis.
Malaysia Airlines Quietly Removes Photo Of Mascot Teddy Bear From Twitter In Light Of Ukraine Plane Crash
For a short time, the Twitter post of the Pilot Parker teddy bear appeared with news of the tragic Malaysia Airlines Ukraine crash.
Eyewitness Photos Allegedly Show Wreckage Of Malaysia Airlines Ukraine Crash
The images purportedly show fallen debris and gruesome carnage from the MH17 plane crash in Ukraine.
Gaza: Three More Palestinian Children Killed By Israeli Airstrikes After Five-Hour Cease-Fire Ends
The death of three Gaza children brings the total number of Palestinian casualties to 234 people in the 10 days of fighting.
Climate Change 2014: House Bills Would Make It Harder To Fight The National Security Threats Posed By Global Warming
The military says climate is a national security issue, but two House amendments would slash spending on climate research.
White House Outlines Climate Change Initiatives To Protect States, Cities And Tribes From Effects Of Global Warming
A White House climate change task force on Wednesday unveiled a slate of proposals to help localities prepare for global warming effects.
California Drought 2014: State Officials Push For Water Conservation As Climate Change Threatens Future Drought
Climate change is expected to make droughts like California's worse and longer. Residents better get used to conservation, officials say.
Oklahoma Earthquake Swarm 2014: Rise In Oklahoma Earthquakes Tied to Fracking Wastewater Has Citizens And Scientists Searching For Answers
Oklahoma earthquakes in 2014 are on the rise amid a fracking boom that scientists think might be partly to blame.
LeBron James Returns To Cleveland Cavaliers When City Is Already Optimistic, Downtown Booming
LeBron James returns to a Cleveland where optimistic residents see a booming downtown and other signs of economic recovery.
Exxon Mobil Says Pennsylvania Prosecutors Unfairly Picking On Oil Firm In Criminal Fracking Case
Exxon subsidiary XTO Energy Inc. is fighting with Pennsylvania's Attorney General over criminal charges related to fracking wastewater spill.
Global Oil Demand And Supplies On The Rise, But Risks Remain 'Extraordinarily High,' IEA Says
The Paris-based energy watchdog forecast growth in global oil demand and rising supplies from non-OPEC nations in its monthly oil market report.
Gender Gap 2014: Study Finds Female Executives Earn Lower Profits Than Male Peers On Insider Stock Trades
New research suggests men earn more than women on insider trades due to the informal networks that male executives tend to build with each other.
Climate Change Policy: US, China Take Cautious Steps In Beijing Toward Bilateral Cooperation
The world's two biggest carbon emitters signed eight partnership pacts during a Beijing summit this week.
Keystone XL Pipeline: Nebraska Defends TransCanada's Proposed Pipeline Route In State's Highest Court
Pipeline proponents aim to reverse a February ruling that invalidates the Keystone XL pipeline's proposed route through the state.
Tesla Motors Shares Dip After Fiery Model S Crash
Tesla shares fell by 2.9 percent to $222.66 on Monday after news of a July 4 accident involving a Tesla.
Nicaraguan Canal Closer To Reality After Officials, Hong Kong Developers Approve Proposed Route
Critics say the project could destroy fragile ecosystems while lining the pockets of politicians and investors.
Super Typhoon Neoguri Could Be First Of Tropical Storms To Slam Japan Due To El Nino
Japan could see three times as many significant storm impacts this year as 2013 in part because of El Niño.
ISIS And Assad Waging A 'Water War,’ Draining Key Lake That May Make A Bad Situation Even Worse
Syria's Lake Assad experienced a record 20-foot drop in water levels as government and opposition forces crank up hydroelectric power.
