The development of "oil shale" (not to be confused with "shale oil") and "tar sands" has been shown to be environmentally destructive, and water and energy intensive. Extracting oil from U.S. public ...

Then there are the industrial tar pits, better known as oil sands, tar sands and bituminous sands. And, to no one's surprise, they're of great interest to energy companies. But just like the name ...

It's pretty common knowledge - especially if you're the type to regularly visit sites such as AutoblogGreen and its ilk - that it's simply cheaper to drive a mile on electrical power than on gasoline.

We won't run out of coal anytime soon, or the largely untapped deposits of tar sands and oil shale. But it's clear that the carbon dioxide spewed by coal and other fossil fuels is warming the ...

Some experts foresee dire consequences: shortages, price spikes, economic disruption, and a desperate push to wrest oil from "unconventional" sources such as tar sands, oil shale, or coal.

Eventually, 588,000 gallons of toxic tar sands oil—almost an Olympic swimming pool’s worth—spilled into Kansas’s Mill Creek and onto surrounding farmland. It was the largest oil spill in the ...

Tar sands oil is some of the dirtiest fuel on the planet; greenhouse gas emissions from the oil running through Line 3 is equivalent to that of 50 coal plants annually, more than the entire state ...

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In this article, we will explore the uses, benefits, intriguing facts, and potential side effects of castor oil. Uses of Castor Oil: Medicinal Use: Castor oil is primarily known for its laxative ...

Weak Carbon Prices in Oil-Sands’ Home Seen Slowing Climate Gains Credits have collapsed to half the level of tax they offset Political uncertainty weighs on Alberta’s carbon market ...

Olive oil is one of the most popular choices for cooking. But is it healthy? Here's what experts say. “Olive oil is one of the most commonly recommended oils for a variety of reasons ...

The development of "oil shale" (not to be confused with "shale oil") and "tar sands" has been shown to be environmentally destructive, and water and energy intensive. Extracting oil from U.S. public ...