WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Blistering heat blanketed much of the eastern United States for the third straight day on Sunday, after violent storms that took at least 15 lives...
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CBO: Carbon capture efforts aren’t going so well
Coal may be dying in the United States, but it’s still the world’s preferred fuel for generating electricity — especially in China and India. And that’s why many energy...
U.S. completes environmental review for proposed 3,000 MW Wyoming wind farm
The U.S. completed environmental reviews for the nation’s largest wind farm, a 3,000-megawatt project in Wyoming that may generate enough power for 1 million homes.
Gore rips Exxon chief’s climate remarks
Al Gore is bashing Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson for the executive’s recent comments that appeared to downplay the dangers of global warming.
SEC sets vote on controversial oil, ‘conflict minerals’ rules
The SEC will vote August 22 on long-delayed rules that will force oil companies to reveal payments to foreign governments – regulations at the heart of a battle between...
NC governor vetoes bid to overturn fracking ban
RALEIGH, N.C., July 1 (Reuters) - North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue on Sunday vetoed legislation that would have lifted a ban on hydraulic fracturing, or fracking,...
NOx emissions exceeded limits in 12 European countries in 2010
2010 NOx emissions (all sectors) and ceilings for 12 EU countries exceeding their limits. Source: EEA data viewer. Air pollution emitted from sources such as traffic,...
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