• Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 14th, 2014
Keystone XL Will Push Climate Change into Overdrive, Report Says

Keystone XL Will Push Climate Change into Overdrive, Report Says

Emissions linked to the pipeline will hit billions of metric tons by 2050, group claims

Oil Production in Virunga National Park Is a Bad Idea, EU Reps Say

Oil Production in Virunga National Park Is a Bad Idea, EU Reps Say

The African World Heritage Site is sensitive, should be protected instead of exploited

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 4th, 2014
Keystone XL's Impact Underestimated by US State Department, Report Says

Keystone XL's Impact Underestimated by US State Department, Report Says

Nonprofit group says Keystone XL is way more important in the context of global emissions

Sugarcane Can Be Turned into a Cold-Tolerant, Oil-Producing Crop

Sugarcane Can Be Turned into a Cold-Tolerant, Oil-Producing Crop

This would greatly benefit biofuel production, researchers say

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 17th, 2014
China's Oil Consumption Likely to Up by 60% by 2030

China's Oil Consumption Likely to Up by 60% by 2030

Under business-as-usual scenario, the country will become highly dependent on foreign oil

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 4th, 2014
Oil and Gas Giant Total Agrees to Leave World Heritage Sites Be

Oil and Gas Giant Total Agrees to Leave World Heritage Sites Be

The company has agreed not to explore and/or exploit these regions

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 23rd, 2014
2013's Rail Oil Spills in the US Top the Previous 37 Years Combined

2013's Rail Oil Spills in the US Top the Previous 37 Years Combined

11.5 billion gallons of crude oil were transported across the country in 2013

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 22nd, 2014
Greenpeace Accuses Gazprom of Covering Up Oil Spills in Siberia

Greenpeace Accuses Gazprom of Covering Up Oil Spills in Siberia

The organization claims Russia’s environmental supervision agency was in on it

In over 80% of Cases, Pipeline Spills Are Discovered by Ordinary Folks

In over 80% of Cases, Pipeline Spills Are Discovered by Ordinary Folks

It can be argued that this proves just how dangerous it is to carry oil by pipeline

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 6th, 2014
Australia Has What It Takes to Be at the Forefront of Shale Development

Australia Has What It Takes to Be at the Forefront of Shale Development

China and Argentina follow closely after, report says

Tar-Sands Oil Linked to Mercury Pollution in Alberta, Canada

Tar-Sands Oil Linked to Mercury Pollution in Alberta, Canada

Researchers say oil-sands operations have contaminated nearby lands

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 21st, 2013
Oil Production Begins at Gazprom Offshore Field in the Arctic

Oil Production Begins at Gazprom Offshore Field in the Arctic

It's only a matter of time before a spill happens, Greenpeace says

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 18th, 2013
BP Announces “Significant Oil Discovery” in the Gulf of Mexico

BP Announces “Significant Oil Discovery” in the Gulf of Mexico

The discovery's commercial potential is yet to be determined

  • Oddiverse
  • By Alexandra Botezatu
  • December 13th, 2013
Congressman Strips Down During Official Speech as a Sign of Protest

Congressman Strips Down During Official Speech as a Sign of Protest

The Mexican Official wanted to illustrate how the country's oil wealth is being treated

Oil Thieves to Blame for Major Pipeline Explosion in China

Oil Thieves to Blame for Major Pipeline Explosion in China

The explosion took place last month, killed 62 people

Arctic Drilling Won't Be Feasible for Several More Decades, Statoil Says

Arctic Drilling Won't Be Feasible for Several More Decades, Statoil Says

The company's views on the matter are likely to give environmentalists some peace of mind

Watch: Tar Sands Oil Is the Dirtiest on Earth, Video Explains Why

Watch: Tar Sands Oil Is the Dirtiest on Earth, Video Explains Why

Tar sands oil is not welcomed in the United States, green groups say

 
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