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- West Virginia crude oil train derailment: Fires burned for hours, smokeHundreds of families were evacuated and two water treatment plants were shut down after dozens of the cars left the tracks and 19 caught fire Monday afternoon, creating shuddering explosions and intense heat.
Libya oil output tumbles amid regional violenceThe spiral of violence in Libya shows no indication of letting up, suggesting things could get much worse before they get better.聽That lowers the chances that Libya will be able to turn its oil fortunes around.
As US debates oil export ban, questions over what鈥檚 actually bannedAs a debate intensifies over the future of the US oil exports ban, industry and environmentalists alike say even current policy is far from clear.
Return of the Dust Bowl? Climate change study highlights how West must adapt.A new study forecasts severe, generation-long droughts in parts of the American West this century. Cities and farms have already vastly improved water conservation, but they'll likely have to do more.
After six years, Congress confronts Obama with Keystone pipeline billThe House passed a Senate-authored Keystone XL pipeline bill Wednesday, sending it to the president's desk. Obama has promised to veto the bill to approve the Keystone pipeline.
This serpentine robot is helping clean up the Fukushima disasterJapanese engineers have designed a snake-like robot to help inspect the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. The robot will help gather information in preparation of removing the building's radioactive rubble.
Can 'climate intervention' help fend off global warming?The National Academy of Sciences outlines a research agenda for two broad approaches that may be needed as greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise.
How much oil does the US have? It depends on who's counting.The divergence between official energy statistical agencies, and the advent of well-funded independent original research, suggest that the days of looking solely to two governmental energy entities for energy information are over, Cobb writes.
Why lots of rain offers little relief to drought-stricken CaliforniaParts of Northern California received up to a foot of rain during two storms this weekend, but the stream of precipitation was too warm to bring any much needed snow.
Why oil markets have become so volatile [Recharge]Oil prices bounce up and down in search of a floor; LNG sees investments slow; 'Clean coal' suffers a setback. Catch up on global energy with Recharge.聽
Is OPEC winning an oil price war against the US?The latest oil market report from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries paints a not-so-rosy picture for US drillers under pressure from lower oil prices. But even OPEC admits that US oil production has remained surprisingly stable despite collapsed oil prices and cutbacks in US energy.聽
Why Europe wants to build an energy unionWith about one-third of European gas coming from Russia 鈥� and Eastern Europe鈥檚 share is easily double that percentage 鈥� the Continent is looking inward to boost its energy security.
Should you be panicking about the rising gas prices?After falling for 123 days, gas prices are on the rise again. What does the future of gas prices likely look like?
Winged hat thief: 'Angry Owl of Oregon' accosts 4 joggers in a monthA barred owl has reportedly swooped to down to attack the hats and heads of passing joggers in Oregon.
The US is losing the clean energy race. Why that's OK.Collaboration 鈥� not competition 鈥� is key to a clean energy future in the US, China, and beyond, writes Alex Trembath of The Breakthrough Institute.
How lowly termites save grasslands for lions, elephants, and peopleNew research shows how termite mounds aerate the soil, helping to buffer grassland from the effects of climate change and slow the pace of desertification.
What a North American oil slowdown means for global supplyThe most important thing you need to understand about the coming oil production cutbacks is where they are going to come from, namely Canada and the United States.
Why cheap oil is bad news for banksBanks financed much of the US oil boom and are now faced with significant challenges as drillers run short of cash. Major, multinational banks are relatively insulated from any shocks, but smaller, regional banks 鈥� especially in Texas and North Dakota 鈥� are facing a much bigger problem.
California's driest January on record: Is more water conservation needed?Last month, parts of California received just 47 percent of average rainfall for this time of year. In some places, snowpack is at just 12 percent of the long-term average.- How 'giant rabbits' took over an entire neighborhood in N.D.Puppy sized jackrabbits are descending on Fargo N.D. by the hundreds causing problems for local residents.