Shell and others say they plan to drill for oil and gas in the Gulf of Mexico in part because doing so releases fewer greenhouse gases than drilling on land.
Category: Natural Gas
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Electric utilities, which designed their system to meet peak demand in sizzling weather, are straining to keep up during the cold.
Surging U.S. Oil Production Brings Down Prices and Raises Climate Fears
American oil production is hitting record levels, delivering economic and foreign policy benefits but putting environmental goals further out of reach.
Chasing Big Mergers, Oil Executives Dismiss Peak Oil Concerns
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