More than six years later, scientists are still investigating how much damage the Deepwater Horizon spill actually caused. Now, a new study suggests the spill may have permanently marred one of the Gulf shore’s most important ecosystems.
California has a history being the first across the line when it comes to protecting the environment.
The effects of climate change endanger U.S. military operations and could increase the danger of international conflict, according to three new documents endorsed by retired top U.S. military officers and former national security officials.
August 2016 was the warmest such month on record, according to preliminary data released by NASA on Monday. This further ensures that the year will beat 2015 for the dubious title of the warmest year on record.
Ethanol and other biofuels are nontoxic alternatives made from plants that can readily replace the most dangerous petroleum-based additives in gasoline like benzene, toluene and xylene.
As a former General Motors engineer with 34 years of experience in powertrain design and environmental policy, I know how important common sense fuel standards are for the automotive industry.
Since 2012 when the current fuel economy rules were put into place, new cars and trucks have made great progress in boosting fuel efficiency. Now, federal and state officials are hoping to build on this progress by finalizing new standards for model years 2022-2025.
Fulcrum BioEnergy, a company based out of Pleasanton, Calif., has developed a process to convert household trash into biofuel. The company pioneered a technology that transforms municipal solid waste into low-carbon transportation fuels such as jet fuel and diesel.
The state of New York has opened the door to sell E15 with a newly proposed rule that would allow the fuel to be sold and used in vehicle models from 2001 and newer.
Shutting down the Dakota Access Pipeline could push more oil onto risky trains.
