Latest Stories in Fossil Fuels - Page 14
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Thorium: The Nuclear Power We've Never Known (Video)
Imagine if nuclear power was safe, terror-proof, and fueled by a plentiful, ubiquitous element. Sound like a pipe dream? Maybe. Maybe not.
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Obama Delays Keystone XL Decision for 12-18 Months, Pipeline's Future in Doubt
In a major victory for the environmental movement, the Obama administration has announced that the State Dept will be re-reviewing the proposal and considering alternate routes for the controversial pipeline.
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Are Anti-Fracking Activists Really An Insurgency? Natural Gas Industry Insider Suggests So
Tapes obtained from an industry conference reveal that some fracking proponents suggest that they are facing an insurgency from anti-fracking activists.
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Special Investigation Opened into Keystone XL - Decision Likely to be Delayed
The Inspector General of the U.S. State Department has opened an investigation into the handling of the permitting process for the tar sands pipeline. Commentators speculate that this could delay the decision until after 2012.
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Propane Gel Could Eliminate Water Use In Fracking - Satisfy Opponents?
A little-publicized, or used, method of fracking for natural gas could potentially eliminate some of the concerns of anti-fracking activists over water use and disposal.
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Bill McKibben on Keystone XL: We'll See if Obama's "An Oil Guy or a People Guy" (Video)
In the wake of the massive tar sands protest at the White House, I spoke with the green leader about whether the day's events might sway Obama's decision on the Keystone XL.
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12,000 Tar Sands Protesters Wrap White House in Human Chain
At a major rally in Washington D.C. today, thousands of protesters encircled Obama's home with a clear message: Stop the Keystone XL pipeline.
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10,000 Tar Sands Protesters Expected to Join Hands, Encircle White House
This weekend, Obama's home will literally be surrounded. Thousands of Americans are expected to join together to call on the president to stop the Keystone XL.
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Permanently Protect the Arctic From Oil Drilling
How does a Wisconsinite who grows pickles on a hobby farm become an Arctic Hero?
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Oscar Nominee David Strathairn’s Invitation to Join Action at White House Nov. 6th (Video)
Actor David Strathairn wants you to come to the White House Nov. 6 to stand up to big oil.
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Climate Diaries: Texas Drillers Might Freeze Their Frackers Off In Winter.
Texas faces now not only extraordinary dryness and fire danger, climate change has introduced the risk of gas production wells freezing up.
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Major Victory: Dangerous Leaded Gasoline Now Banned Worldwide
See, there's still hope for global cooperation on pressing environmental issues -- the world has decided to do away with dangerous leaded gasoline.
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Exxon's Profits Hit $31 Billion So Far This Year, Yet Big Oil Subsidies Flourish
Oil companies' profits are soaring. So why is there a push for more oil company
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Mitt Romney's Energy Plan: Boost Big Oil, Slash Environmental Protections
The man favored to win the GOP nomination would cozy up to fossil fuels and continue the Republican assault on the GOP.
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Keystone XL Pipeline Will "Comfort Our Enemies", US Brigadier General Says
Steven M Anderson, senior military logistician in Iraq from 2006-2007, says the US' oil addiction is the greatest national security threat -- and building Keystone XL will just keep the nation addicted.
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The Alternative To Keystone XL Pipeline: Ship The Oil By Rail
Killing the pipeline doesn't kill the oil sands, and it doesn't stop demand.
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China Has More Shale Gas Than US, But Faces Bigger Technological, Environmental Hurdles
It's in less accessible areas, drilling technology has to be imported, and (like the US) development is already outpacing regulation.
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Americans Trapped By High Gas Prices
No wonder people are upset as they feel the squeeze between the sinking economy and rising gas prices
