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Germany flirts with fracking on road to renewable energyOpposition to hydraulic fracturing has been very strong in Germany, but the government is flirting with the idea of allowing oil and gas drillers to begin fracking as an answer to energy security issues.
Explosion rocks California Exxon refinery, four injuredThe blast at an Exxon Mobil refinery Wednesday morning happened in a recently installed processing facility and the material involved was gasoline, said a Fire Department spokesman.
Why the power grid of the future is in California and New YorkNew York and California are working to position the electric system to succeed in an environment of changing technology costs and capabilities, Crosby and Cross-Call write.
Why oil prices will inevitably riseAnalyzing the short-term trajectory of oil prices is certainly important, Cunningham writes, but it obscures the fact that over the long-term, oil exploration companies may struggle to bring new sources of supply online.
After fiery West Virginia train derailment, is oil by rail safe?Monday's derailment in West Virginia is the latest in a string of crude oil train mishaps that have resulted in explosions and sometimes fatalities. US shipments of crude by rail have jumped more than 4,000 percent since 2008, fueling calls for tighter safety rules.
BP's two-word fix for global climate changeOil supermajor BP says global carbon emissions will continue to rise well above what most scientists regard as safe levels in the years to come. While there's no silver-bullet solution to the threat of climate change, the company endorses one specific policy as a way to guide efforts.
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. That lowers the chances that Libya will be able to turn its oil fortunes around.
As US debates oil export ban, questions over what’s 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.
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.
Why Europe wants to build an energy unionWith about one-third of European gas coming from Russia – and Eastern Europe’s share is easily double that percentage – 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.
