On top of economic losses of $14.5 billion, 4 million missed workdays, and $700 million in lost productivity each year, allergies make people (millions of them) feel miserable. And a new report out today says climate change could make pollen pack an even greater punch.
A Guardian investigation of three specific projects, run by Shell, ExxonMobil and Marathon Petroleum, has revealed that the subsidises were all granted by politicians who received significant campaign contributions from the fossil fuel industry.
There’s plenty of oil in the Chukchi Sea, but accessing it—let alone cleaning it up if some of it spills—poses some serious logistical hurdles.
The overall consensus? The Hyundai Tucson FCV is quiet and refined to drive, with simple, easy-to-understand controls. Refuelling is described as relatively mundane for the owners that GreenCarReports spoke to, although refuelling times aren’t anywhere near as fast as advertised.
Over the past few months, privately held retailers Kum & Go and Sheetz have become the first significant chains to announce plans to start selling E15, a gasoline with 15 percent of ethanol, 50 percent more than the typical U.S. blend.
Upon learning that researchers of a recent study, which alleged a link between Marcellus Shale development and groundwater contamination, failed to disclose a significant conflict of interest, the Associated Press today responded by issuing a correction to its coverage.
Oil production from the Bakken and Eagle Ford shale plays look like they’ve peaked and other shale plays may not be far behind.
Quad City Corn Processors reached a milestone last month by producing its millionth gallon of the advanced biofuel. But all is not well for the company.
Industry officials say that Americans are driving more, and are projected to use more fuel in 2015. Demand for ethanol is expected to increase. Some ethanol plants are making investments to boost output.
The Obama administration had initially granted Shell a permit to begin offshore Arctic drilling in the summer of 2012. However, the company’s first forays into exploring the new waters were plagued with numerous safety and operational problems.
