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Last August, ExxonMobil warned that it may need to remove 20 percent of its oil and gas proved reserves from its books. While that was a shocking number from the oil major, reality proved to be eve...
As the Biden administration turns to environmental concerns, one of its top priorities will be how to better protect the world’s oceans. With more than 80 percent of the world’s fish stocks at or n...
By Morgan Bazilian, Colorado School of Mines
“Hands off our sausages.” A war on bacon has been waged, apparently. According to The Sun, the nation’s bangers are at risk from a “barmy” meat tax. “Tax raid on your lifestyle!” warned The Mail. ...
When Congress lifted the export ban on U.S. crude oil in December of 2015 to allow for exports beginning in 2016, the oil industry celebrated. However, looking back at the impact of lifting the 40-...
DeSmog takes a critical look at the burgeoning new fuel — and debunks some of the myths surrounding it.
DeSmog takes a critical look at the burgeoning new fuel — and debunks some of the myths surrounding it.
A train carrying over 100 cars of volatile Bakken oil derailed in Washington state, causing the evacuation of the town of Custer. At least two of the train cars ruptured and the oil ignited and bur...
After over a decade of the much-hyped U.S. fracking miracle, the U.S. oil and gas industry is having to deal with years of losses and falling asset values which has dealt the industry a serious fin...
In October, New Mexico announced new rules that propose slashing the massive volumes of methane which the oil and gas industry is releasing into the atmosphere. However, the proposed regulations co...
Major players in the U.S. petroleum refining industry — which is experiencing a historic downturn due to the coronavirus pandemic — are attempting to sell refineries, with little luck. Unable to fi...

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Last August, ExxonMobil warned that it may need to remove 20 percent of its oil and gas proved reserves from its books. While that was a shocking number from the oil major, reality proved to be eve...
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As the Biden administration turns to environmental concerns, one of its top priorities will be how to better protect the world’s oceans. With more than 80 percent of the world’s fish stocks at or n...
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By Morgan Bazilian, Colorado School of Mines
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“Hands off our sausages.” A war on bacon has been waged, apparently. According to The Sun, the nation’s bangers are at risk from a “barmy” meat tax. “Tax raid on your lifestyle!” warned The Mail. ...
Analysis
on

When Congress lifted the export ban on U.S. crude oil in December of 2015 to allow for exports beginning in 2016, the oil industry celebrated. However, looking back at the impact of lifting the 40-...
Analysis
on

DeSmog takes a critical look at the burgeoning new fuel — and debunks some of the myths surrounding it.

DeSmog takes a critical look at the burgeoning new fuel — and debunks some of the myths surrounding it.
Analysis
on

A train carrying over 100 cars of volatile Bakken oil derailed in Washington state, causing the evacuation of the town of Custer. At least two of the train cars ruptured and the oil ignited and bur...
Analysis
on

After over a decade of the much-hyped U.S. fracking miracle, the U.S. oil and gas industry is having to deal with years of losses and falling asset values which has dealt the industry a serious fin...
Analysis
on

In October, New Mexico announced new rules that propose slashing the massive volumes of methane which the oil and gas industry is releasing into the atmosphere. However, the proposed regulations co...
Analysis
on

Major players in the U.S. petroleum refining industry — which is experiencing a historic downturn due to the coronavirus pandemic — are attempting to sell refineries, with little luck. Unable to fi...