EPA loosens restrictions on methane emissions
As President Trump’s term comes to an end, his administration has busily rolled back Obama-era environmental...
City of Berkeley bans natural gas in new buildings and homes
The Californian city of Berkeley has become the first in the country to pass a ban on natural gas piping in new...
Greenhouse gas emissions rose during 2018 after three year decline
After a solid decline for the past three years, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the United States rose in 2018....
Norwegian expedition cruise line Hurtigruten aiming to convert six of its 17 ships to use biogas
The Norwegian expedition cruise line Hurtigruten is going to do their part to help the environment. The 125-year-old...
Egypt set to open its first solar farm - and it's the largest in the world
Egypt has long relied on environmentally taxing fossil fuels. Over 90% of electricity is generated from oil and...
TransCanada natural gas pipeline explodes in West Virginia
An explosion rocked a TransCanada pipeline in Moundsville, West Virginia and the surrounding community yesterday....
NET Power's zero-emissions natural gas plant could change the game
Last week, NET Power officially began operations at its 50-megawatt, emissions-free natural gas power plant in...
UK fracking measures could make exploratory drilling "as easy as building a garden wall"
The United Kingdom's government has come under fire from fracking opponents after releasing measures that could...
Solar power and battery storage could topple 10GW of US natural gas peaker plants
Natural gas peaker plants step in when electricity demand is high, but their days could be numbered. Solar energy...
World's first zero-emissions fossil-fuel plant expected to go live in 2018
North Carolina-based NET Power is pioneering a novel approach to capturing carbon dioxide in its reportedly zero-emissions...
Nuns build open-air chapel to protest natural gas pipeline on their land
Battles against fossil fuel pipelines aren't limited to North Dakota. In Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, a group...
China claims major energy breakthrough with 'flammable ice'
China has claimed a major energy breakthrough, but its eco credentials are dubious at best. Researchers say they...
BP oil and gas spill near the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge under control
A BP oil and gas well in Alaska blew out late last week, uncontrollably spilling crude oil and gas just around...
Google Street View cars are helping scientists spot methane leaks
The Google fleet has been mapping cities around the world for years, making navigation easier for travelers. Now...
Alaska gas leak endangering beluga whales won't be fixed until the ice melts
A leaking natural gas pipeline in Cook Inlet, Alaska won’t be fixed until the ice melts – continuing to flow...