EPA proposing new refinery regulations
August 18, 2014
The EPA has released new regulatory guidelines for refineries, with a particular focus on benzene emissions.
Manufacturers: Ozone standard could be most costly regulation ever
August 18, 2014
A looming Obama administration rule aimed at updating the federal ozone standard could be the…
Study: Fracking sites may be too close to water supplies
August 18, 2014
Stanford University researchers examined fracking operations at two Wyoming geological formations and found that, in both cases, drilling occurred at shallow depths just below sources of drinking water.
Do we understand the risks of shale oil and natural gas?
August 14, 2014
The growth and development of the domestic shale oil and natural gas boom has led to a great deal of enthusiasm, particularly in the United States. But what about potential risks?
Policymakers must be strategic about shale revolution
August 14, 2014
The shale oil revolution can benefit the domestic manufacturing industry and the overall U.S. economy in a major way—as long as policymakers take advantage of it in a sustainable manner.
Oil output will increase faster than previously thought
August 8, 2014
New evidence suggests that U.S. oil daily oil production will be higher than before.
Some states see proven oil reserves increase rapidly
August 7, 2014
States that were once thought to possess little in the way of oil resources now lead the nation in crude production.
Toledo lifts two-day water ban after toxin clears
August 5, 2014
A toxin caused by algae blooms forced Toledo to ban all water use for two days.
Colorado seeks sustainability as it breaks oil production records
August 1, 2014
Colorado energy companies produced 64.1 million barrels of oil in 2013, which is 30 percent higher than what was recorded in 2013.
MIT researchers develop robot that can check for pipeline leaks
August 1, 2014
Researchers at MIT have developed a robotic system that can check for pipeline leaks automatically.
Toxicologists explore cause of Indiana bird deaths
July 30, 2014
The site of one of America's worst chemical disasters may still be having a negative effect on local wildlife, according to new reports.
Texas comes close to record oil and gas production levels
July 29, 2014
Oil and gas production in Texas reached record levels this year, close to surpassing records that were set in 1972.
Pennsylvania to invest in key water infrastructure
July 28, 2014
Water infrastructure is a crucial investment opportunity that can benefit the residents of municipalities for generations to come.
Feds Approve Oil Exporation off East Coast
July 25, 2014
The Obama administration has sided with energy developers over environmentalists, approving the use of underwater…
Environmental regulators may shut down nuclear plant during summer
July 24, 2014
Citing efforts to protect fish, New York environmental regulators may shut down a nuclear power plant during the summer months.