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Fossil fuels
Study finds persistent coal ash pollution in lakes
by
Lily Jamali
Oct 3, 2022
Climate events like more intense hurricanes are spreading the byproduct of burning coal to water used for drinking and recreation.
Fracking flourishes as era of net-zero carbon looms
by
Andy Uhler
Aug 15, 2022
The energy industry is emphasizing the controversial technique over traditional drilling, partly for its shorter timetable.
Some African countries are benefiting from EU members' search for new energy sources
Jul 19, 2022
South Africa has seen a boom in coal exports. But critics say European countries shouldn't keep feeding their coal habit.
Alaska Airlines, Microsoft and carbon capture firm join forces to develop sustainable fuels
Jul 14, 2022
Sustainable aircraft fuel is tricky — electric batteries and biofuels have big drawbacks. A startup is converting carbon dioxide into jet fuel.
It takes a long time to get from a federal drilling lease to actual oil
by
Andy Uhler
Jul 6, 2022
Companies have to evaluate their prospects, then come up with a budget and manage crew and equipment logistics.
Coal, the dirtiest of the fossil fuels, is in high demand
by
Lily Jamali
Apr 26, 2022
While coal is having a resurgence as a fuel source, the spike in its use may not last.
For Europe, quitting Russian coal will be easier than quitting Russian natural gas
by
Lily Jamali
Apr 5, 2022
Russia supplies more of the EU's oil and gas than it does coal.
For public good, not for profit.
Oil execs ponder a future without oil as they gather in Houston
by
Andy Uhler
Dec 7, 2021
We won't stop using fossil fuels right away, but the transition to renewable energy could be tricky.
Coal prices are high as stockpiles hit new lows
by
Andy Uhler
Nov 30, 2021
Coal producers are reluctant to ramp up production because it takes a lot of money. And who knows how long demand will last?
U.S., other countries cut funding for international fossil fuel projects
Nov 4, 2021
Instead, they'll put about $18 billion a year into renewable energy projects.