Energy News
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Oklahoma Grapples With Earthquake Spike—And Evidence of Industry's Role
July 31, 2014Oklahomans and local officials are trying to understand and react to a spate of earthquakes linked to the energy industry.
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As Fiery Accidents Pile Up, U.S. Proposes New Rules for Oil Trains
July 23, 2014The U.S. Department of Transportation rolled out long-promised standards on Wednesday.
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Q&A: The First-Ever Expedition to Turkmenistan's "Door to Hell"
July 16, 2014Go along with explorer George Kourounis as he becomes the first person known to venture into Turkmenistan's fiery, gas-fueled Darvaza Crater.
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Last U.S. Coal-Fired Steamship Sails On, Aiming for a Cleaner Wake
July 10, 2014Lake Michigan's S.S. Badger has drawn criticism for its coal pollution, but the venerable ship is aiming to clean up its act.
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Bakken Oil Boom Brings Growing Pains to Small Montana Town
July 9, 2014The oil boom has brought new earning prospects to the families who come to Montana, but there's a flip side in the form of housing shortages and crime.
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U.S. Oil Export Decision Opens New Potential Gateway for Industry
June 25, 2014A subtle clarification on oil export policy might have major implications for producers in Texas.
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Watching Wind Turbines in Snow Sheds Light on Inefficiencies
June 24, 2014A new research technique aims to study how wind turbines interact with air masses by watching the blades whir during snowstorms.
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Q&A: How One Entrepreneur Set Out to Save Uganda's Forests—and Help Its Women
June 21, 2014Sanga Moses, the founder of Eco-Fuel Africa, talks about how his fuel enterprise is preventing deforestation and improving prospects for rural families.
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Canada Approves Controversial Northern Gateway Pipeline: What Now?
June 17, 2014Canada has approved the controversial Northern Gateway pipeline, but construction hinges on overcoming steadfast opposition by First Nations.
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Amid U.S. Oil Bounty, a Growing Debate Over Exports
June 16, 2014A new report adds more fuel to the debate over whether to lift decades-old U.S. restrictions on the export of oil.
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Chile Scraps Huge Patagonia Dam Project After Years of Controversy
June 10, 2014Citing environmental concerns, the Chilean government canceled the massive HidroAysén dam project in Patagonia.
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Prepay Plans for Electricity Offer Alternative to the Usual Monthly Power Bill
June 4, 2014Increasingly, households can pay up front for power. While some say such plans can help consumers stick to a budget and save energy, others see troubling implications for consumers.
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4 Key Takeaways From EPA's New Rules for Power Plants
June 2, 2014Landmark rules for power plants proposed Monday by the Obama Administration benefit from reductions already taking place.
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Obama Calls for 30 Percent Reduction in Power Plant Emissions
June 2, 2014New rules announced by the Obama EPA seek to curtail carbon emissions from existing power plants.
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