Duke Energy has reached an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Firm (EPA) regarding plans for cleaning up the site of a coal ash spill.

Hurricane season is approaching, and industries that conduct sensitive environmental operations must pay close attention to weather forecasts and predictions about how this upcoming season will play out.

The White House has ordered the EPA to write new regulations that will spur the creation of state cap-and-trade programs and cut carbon emissions from coal-fired plants by as much as 20 percent.

When entities transfer real estate, they have to concern themselves with more than the financial issues surrounding the transaction. It is also important to take steps to mitigate any lingering environmental issues that might still exist on the property.

Oil production isn't just growing—it's growing more efficiently. This will only continue as companies invest in technology.

While hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking" wells have contributed heavily to overall domestic oil production, the amount each region produces can vary widely. New technology may be necessary for further production.

The oil industry has been growing rapidly in the U.S. for years, thanks to major deposits that have recently become available with the help of new drilling technology. But while much has been made of advancements in onshore hydraulic fracturing, equal efforts have been put forward to improve drilling techniques offshore.

The American oil and gas industries are stronger than they have been in years, particularly in the South and the Midwest. Still, companies need to ensure that they pay attention to their environmental impact.

OSHA and the EPA are working to improve safety at Superfund sites.

Though pipelines are the primary means of oil transportation, the use of rail is expanding.

As the U.S. manufacturing sector grows, how can companies mitigate their environmental impact?

Despite advances, oil spills remain notoriously difficult to clean up. Companies are investing in new programs and technology to help.