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.
EPA, Army, tussle over artillery propellant
July 21, 2014
Military supplies—especially those that rely on chemicals—can have a significant impact on the environment if stored improperly, and in large amounts.
Site of former Wyoming refinery redevelopment will proceed
July 21, 2014
The site of a former oil refinery in Casper, Wyoming will soon be the home of a $40 million conference center and hotel project, now that a lengthy planning process is coming to a close.
Pipeline planned to serve Bakken Formation
July 18, 2014
Plans are being put in place for a 1,100 mile pipeline that would transport oil from North Dakota to Pakota, Illinois.
Oil and gas production shows no sign of slowing down
July 17, 2014
There are six regions in the country that account for 95 percent of U.S. oil and natural gas production growth, and all of them are expected to to see additional increases in July and August.
Drillers asked to abide by ‘good neighbor’ standards
July 15, 2014
The American Petroleum Institute has released "good neighbor" standards for drillers.
IBM seeks to clean Beijing air
July 15, 2014
The fact that so much of Chinese industry still relies on coal power has resulted in severe air pollution in most major cities, especially Beijing.