The Saudis may go public, OPEC’s in disarray, the U.S. is suddenly a global exporter, and shale drillers are seeking lifelines from investors as banks abandon them. Welcome to oil’s new world order, full of stresses, strains and fractures.
Working-class, minority neighborhoods in Wilmington and South Los Angeles have been plagued for years by foul odors, noise and dirt from oil operations that are practically in their backyards. But residents and activists argue that officials’ response to those problems has been slow and woefully inadequate.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Thursday said two reports released this month show corn ethanol produces more energy than it requires to make.
The conflict between agriculture and petroleum interests over the government’s ethanol mandate shows no signs of abating, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said.
The January figures are in, and Earth’s string of hottest-months-on-record has now reached nine in a row. But NASA said January stood out: The temperature was above normal by the highest margin of any month on record.
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The stressed-out oil industry faces an existential crisis
The Saudis may go public, OPEC’s in disarray, the U.S. is suddenly a global exporter, and shale drillers are seeking lifelines from investors as banks abandon them. Welcome to oil’s new world order, full of stresses, strains and fractures.
After 10 years, L.A. neighbors near drilling operation still complains of health, environmental issues
Working-class, minority neighborhoods in Wilmington and South Los Angeles have been plagued for years by foul odors, noise and dirt from oil operations that are practically in their backyards. But residents and activists argue that officials’ response to those problems has been slow and woefully inadequate.
Americans may think they’ll never, ever buy electric SUVs or pickups — but they will
Americans love their big cars so much, they’ll have no choice but to go electric, experts say.
New studies: Corn ethanol produces more energy than required to make it
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Thursday said two reports released this month show corn ethanol produces more energy than it requires to make.
Ethanol mandate triggers ‘constant litigation,’ USDA chief says
The conflict between agriculture and petroleum interests over the government’s ethanol mandate shows no signs of abating, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said.
Putting corn in your car isn’t as crazy as it sounds
I’m here to say that I have to eat my words about corn ethanol being worse than gasoline.
RFA launches #FlexMyChoice FFV awareness campaign
This effort is aimed directly at automakers, auto dealerships, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
How the world’s great oil powers became so powerless
Right now, at least 3 billion barrels of oil — a record — is just sitting there. That oil alone could power the world for a month.
98 is the number to remember for U.S. gasoline in the 2020s
Ethanol, at 113 octane, is a great way to get your octane level higher. It’s the double-shot latte of the gasoline blend.
The heat goes on: Earth sets 9th straight monthly record
The January figures are in, and Earth’s string of hottest-months-on-record has now reached nine in a row. But NASA said January stood out: The temperature was above normal by the highest margin of any month on record.