Oil
14,000 Inactive Oil and Gas Wells Are Unplugged in the Gulf of Mexico
Capping these potential sources of methane could cost $30 billion. But targeting wells in shallow waters would have the highest impact, a new study finds
Methane Emissions Are Higher Than Thought From Gulf of Mexico Drilling
The climate impact of oil and gas production in the Gulf is double what government agencies estimate, according to a new study
Massive Arctic Oil Drilling Project Gets the Green Light
The Biden administration approved a controversial proposal for drilling in Alaska, which could produce massive amounts of carbon emissions each year
Keystone Pipeline Leaks 14,000 Barrels of Oil in Kansas
This is the largest onshore crude pipeline spill in nine years and the biggest in the system’s history
New Rules Could Slash 36 Million Tons of Methane by 2030
Biden announced plans for tackling the powerful greenhouse gas, which could go into effect by the end of next year
Hawaii Closes Its Last Coal-Fired Power Plant
The state plans to use 100 percent renewable energy by 2045
Children Living Near Fracking Sites Have an Increased Risk for Leukemia, Study Suggests
Researchers find negative health impacts for young people and newborns related to oil and gas development
To Prevent Catastrophic Damage by 2100, Climate Experts Warn 'It's Now or Never'
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change states deep and rapid cuts to greenhouse gases are needed by 2025 to avoid an 'unlivable world'
Tsunami-Triggered Oil Spill Devastates Marine Wildlife on Peru's Coast After Volcanic Eruption in Tonga
The country declared a 90-day environmental emergency after 264,000 gallons of crude oil contaminated a biodiverse swath of its coastal ecosystems
Global CO2 Emissions Have Returned to Near Pre-Pandemic Levels
A new report shows carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels jumped by more this year than they fell during 2020
Azerbaijan Mud Volcano Erupts in Fiery Display
The flames towered an impressive 1,600 feet into the air
Gas Shortages in 1970s America Sparked Mayhem and Forever Changed the Nation
Half a century ago, a series of oil crises caused widespread panic and led to profound shifts in U.S. culture
New Chemical Process Turns Single-Use Plastics Into Fuels
Researchers say their method can break down hard-to-recycle plastics using half the energy of existing techniques
Turtles Caught in Disastrous Oil Spill Treated With Mayonnaise
The tar-covered animals were given the condiment to flush out their digestive systems
Oil Spill Off Israeli Coast Covers Beaches and Wildlife in Tar
Authorities are searching for the ship responsible for the unreported spill
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Will Not Face Mass Oil Drilling—for Now
Large oil companies skipped out on the auction, but environmentalists say a worrisome precedent has been set
Engineered 'Super Enzyme' Breaks Down Plastic
The new enzyme could allow for infinite recycling of common PET plastic used in water bottles and clothing
Researchers Use Algae to Make Biodegradable Flip-Flops
The shoes break down in about 18 weeks under the right conditions
World Methane Emissions Hit New High
Agriculture and fossil fuels drive a surge in global emissions of the powerful greenhouse gas
The Cuyahoga River Caught Fire at Least a Dozen Times, but No One Cared Until 1969
Despite being much smaller than previous fires, the river blaze in Cleveland 50 years ago became a symbol for the nascent environmental movement
