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U.S. Not Prepared for Tar Sands Oil Spills, National Study Finds

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November 10, 2015

Report urges new regulations, research, and technology to respond…

Keystone XL Closer After U.S. House Vote

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February 18, 2012

The proposed pipeline could be approved on a much shorter timeline than was laid out by President Barack Obama, after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday giving approval power for the project to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The Senate has not yet considered the bill.

The Stream, February 8: U.S. Encourages Shale Gas in Bulgaria

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February 8, 2012

Bulgaria should pursue shale gas in order to achieve energy independence,…

Thousands of BP employees support Whiting’s businesses, including Happy Jack's Liquors. "That that has been a very significant benefit for the downtown economy," said Brian Lowry, a member of the Whiting Redevelopment Commission.

Connected by Pipeline from Canada, Tar Sands Represents Bonus and Risk to Great Lakes

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February 7, 2012

Transporting and processing corrosive crude raise new questions about consequences.

The Stream, November 3: U.S. Energy Security

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November 3, 2011

Jobs created by the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline wouldn’t…

The Stream, September 29: The Texas Water Crisis

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September 29, 2011

In serious drought conditions, Texas does not and will not have…

China Turns Profit From Coal-to-liquid Fuels Production, May Expand Controversial Program

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September 16, 2011

Though China suspended most of its coal-to-liquid fuels refineries in 2008 due to concerns for scarce water resources and high production costs, recent financial gains may lead it to reconsider its policy.

Coal Conversion in the Rust Belt: Will It Be a Diamond for Small Ohio River Town?

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July 29, 2011

An energy company has plans to withdraw water from the Ohio River, the potential site for a coal-to-liquid fuels conversion plant, which would be the first of its kind in the United States and the sixth in the world. Though it will bring jobs to the region, the proposal is facing strong opposition from environmental groups.