U.S. to Plug More than 10,000 Abandoned Carbon-Emitting Oil and Gas Wells in 24 States
Once sources of energy, these derelict wells act as exhaust pipes that emit methane from the basins into which they were drilled.
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Researchers Successfully Turn Abandoned Oil Well into Giant Geothermal Battery
The Illinois Basin boasts the correct thermal conductivity to retain excess renewable enery production from solar or wind.
U.S. Agency Wants Offshore Oil Companies to Look for Shipwrecks Before They Drill
Oil and gas companies are currently only required to conduct a survey when they have "reason to believe" that a shipwreck may be present.
Remarkable Man Averts Oil Tanker Disaster by Crowdfunding to Remove Crumbling Ship From Red Sea
Now, an addendum to the story reveals the work of a hero whose crowdfunding campaign succeeded in collecting the money to clean the tanker.
60% of Ecuadorians Vote Against Continued Oil Drilling in Critical Amazon Biosphere
The 3,700 square mile park has long been known to contain oil resources, which the government hoped to keep in the ground in 2007.
Oil Refinery Factory Being Transformed into Green Cultural Park to Showcase Fossil-free Future in China
The new design for the Hangzhou Oil Refinery Factory Park, transforms a former industrial site on China's Grand Canal into green energy park.
Oil and Gas Rigs Could Soon Be Reassigned to Fight Climate Crisis by Storing CO2 Emissions
Instead of spending millions of dollars on decommissioning oil and gas rigs, new research suggests they could be put to work storing CO2 emissions.
Oil Company Surrenders 15 Land Leases on Sacred Native American Land
Though Davon Energy could have started drilling on the Badger-Two Medicine land, they surrendered the leases after being met with firm opposition.
These Giant Oil Companies Are Providing EV Chargers Next to Their Gas Pumps
Shell, BP, Chevron and others are embracing the notion of offering customers EV charging pumps at their gas stations in the US and UK.
Young Scientists Make Eco-Friendly Industrial Cleaners From Yeast, Transforming Chemical Industry
Two young chemical engineering students, Sean Hunt and Gaurab Chakrabatri, made a bio hydrogen peroxide from yeast, launching the Solugen line of cleaners.
World's Largest National Wealth is Now Being Withdrawn From Oil and Gas Stocks
Norway manages the world's largest sovereign wealth fund in the world – and they just announced the beginning of their phase-out of fossil fuel investment.
Researchers Recycle McDonald's Deep Fryer Oil into Cheap, Biodegradable 3D Printing Material
Rather than allowing restaurant cooking oil to clog up sewage lines, scientists have found that the oil is an ideal candidate for 3D-printing resins.
Federal Judge Blocks Further Oil And Gas Extraction on Ohio's Only National Forest
A federal judge blocked new oil and gas leasing and fracking in Ohio's Wayne National Forest-a popular recreation area in the vast state.
Federal Judge Orders Record Penalty Against Exxon for Thousands of Clean Air Act Violations
A U.S. District Court judge punished ExxonMobil with a fine in Baytown, Texas—the largest yet imposed in a Clean Air Act citizen suit.
For the First Time, U.S. Renewable Energy Surpasses Coal Every Day For An Entire Month
In a U.S. first, renewables from solar, wind, and hydropower generated more electricity than coal on every day during an entire month, in April 2020.
4 Major Asian Nations Cancel 80% of Planned Coal Power Projects After Fossil Fuel Market Crashes in 2020
After a dismal year for coal, 4 key Asian countries have together cancelled nearly 45 gigawatts of planned coal projects.
More Renewable Energy Used in 2020 Than Fossil Fuels For the First Time in World's 4th Largest Economy
Germany's share of renewables in the grid beat out coal, solar panel installations rose 25%, and their emissions fell 10% in 2020.
Nigerian Villagers Score 'Victory for Humanity' When a Court Verdict Slams Shell Oil For Liability After Years of Spills
The Hague Court of Appeal has ruled in favor of four Nigerian farmers suing Shell Oil for spills on their farmland.
Arctic Oil Drilling Plans Suffer 'Stunning Setback' as Almost 'No One Shows Up' For the Sale
In major setback to Trump's energy policy, Alaska's oil leasing on the Arctic Wildlife Refuge attracted almost no buyers.
In The Wake Of Lockdowns Coal and Natural Gas May Look Like the Biggest Covid-19 Casualties
Coal and gas demand falls as supply increases, creating unsustainable markets at the same time as renewable energy demand increase while their prices fall.
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