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Report: EPA regulations would cost 1.5 million jobs over next four yearsEnvironmental Protection Agency regulations would reduce US employment by 1.5 million jobs over the next four years, according to a new study by the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity.
Fossil-fuel makeover: 'Clean' and 'green' is as polluting as everCoal and oil companies are pouring millions of dollars to style themselves as clean and 'green.' But just because they say it doesn't make it true.
Obama, Romney avoid hard truths about energyOne hard truth: The era of cheap oil is over. Even the recent glut of US oil and gas was driven by high prices, which gave industry the incentive to use expensive, risky drilling technology.
Fuel truck explosion kills 23 in Saudi Arabia; Are US trucks safe?An explosion caused by a fuel truck crashing into a bridge in Saudi Arabia poses the question: What measures are in place to prevent fuel truck accidents in the US?
Can renewables prevent future blackouts from storms?Solar, wind and other renewable energy sources could help homeowners avoid future blackouts from superstorms like Sandy. But the key to preventing blackouts is how the grid is connected.
Did hurricane Sandy bolster the case for 'green' energy?If superstorms like Sandy are increasingly destructive, they will make several green energy initiatives look practical in ways that have nothing to do with climate change.
Gas prices continue post-Sandy dropReduced demand for gas in the wake of Hurricane Sandy promises to help keep gas prices moving steadily downwards, according to Consumer Energy Report.
Gas shortages, long lines add to post-Sandy miseryMany gasoline stations in areas hardest hit by hurricane Sandy remain closed, forcing motorists into long lines for precious fuel. Will pipeline, terminals, and other distribution facilities reopen before gas prices spike?
Water delivery system makes up 12.6 percent of US energy consumption: reportPumping, treating and delivering water makes up no less than 12.6 percent of US energy consumption, according to researchers at the University of Texas at Austin.
Hurricane Sandy pushes gas prices ... down?If anything, hurricane Sandy is depressing gas prices at a time when they're headed down anyway. So many motorists are staying home that demand for gas has fallen.
Will hurricane Sandy raise your utility bill?If hurricane Irene is any indication, the cost of extra labor and equipment repairs in the wake of hurricane Sandy will mean higher utility bills for some customers.
Sandy vs. Katrina: differences in their impact on gas and oilCompared to Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Sandy’s impact on oil and gas markets will be much more localized and temporary, Rapier writes.
Will falling gas prices hurt Romney's campaign?Mitt Romney, the Republican presidential nominee who has used rising fuel costs as a weapon during the lead-up to the presidential election, may not be so happy to see pump prices dropping, according to Consumer Energy Report.
Hurricane Sandy cuts power for millions. Why aren't utility lines underground?Hurricane Sandy caused a record storm-related power outage in New York City and has more than 7.4 million homes and businesses without power. So why aren't cities burying more power lines underground to avoid the blackouts?
Why the US is not the new Saudi ArabiaCobb offers a rebuttal to last week's reports that the US is poised to be the world's leading producer of oil. The US is instead making marginal gains in oil production and will have continued high prices, Cobb writes.
Hurricane Sandy could lower gas pricesHurricane Sandy, aka 'Frankenstorm,' should have a positive impact on gas prices, according to Consumer Energy Report. By causing decreased fuel demand, Hurricane Sandy could actually help to continue to push gas prices lower around the country.
Using a generator for hurricane Sandy? Here are four safety tips.Generators are flying off the shelves as people prepare for hurricane Sandy. Before you fire up the backup generator, there are a few safety tips to keep in mind.
Gas prices falling. Will hurricane Sandy reverse that?Gas prices saw the biggest decline in four years last week and continue to fall this week. Hurricane Sandy could disrupt East Coast refineries for a time, but by the holidays, prices are expected to go lower still.
An economic theory of limited oil supplyTverberg offers an alternative theory to the traditional economists' view of limited oil supply and Hubbert's peak oil theory.
Biofuels and food shortage: Are government mandates making it worse?The diversion of grains into fuel has exacerbated the food shortages caused by extreme weather, Finley writes. Now some countries are taking action.
