Duke Energy, EPA plan to clean coal ash spill site
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 expected to be milder than usual in 2014
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.
Obama Administration seeks to cut carbon emissions
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.
Hess plans to sell thousands of stores
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.
Can drones help the oil industry grow?
Oil production isn't just growing—it's growing more efficiently. This will only continue as companies invest in technology.
EPA to pursue new fracking fluid disclosure requirements
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.
Offshore drilling still a major source of oil—and risk
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.
Growing oil industry must pay attention to environmental liabilities
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.
E.P.A. Faulted for Failure to Report Risks
The Environmental Protection Firm failed to consistently disclose health risks, including possible cancer risks, to…
OSHA, EPA work to promote safe environmental management
For more than two decades, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has worked with…
Texas crude production hits highest level since 1980
HOUSTON — An index that measures oil and gas activity in Texas has reached a…
Regulator Without Peer
Anyone wondering why the U.S. economy can't seem to grow at its usual pace should…
Oil companies relying more heavily on rail transport
Though pipelines are the primary means of oil transportation, the use of rail is expanding.
Manufacturing shareholders increasingly concerned with environmental impact
As the U.S. manufacturing sector grows, how can companies mitigate their environmental impact?
Oil and gas industry developing technology to aid spill cleanup
Despite advances, oil spills remain notoriously difficult to clean up. Companies are investing in new programs and technology to help.

