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Facts About Fracking
By Marc Lallanilla published
Hydraulic fracturing, commonly called fracking, is a drilling technique used for extracting oil or natural gas from deep underground.
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New Biofuel Could Work in Regular Diesel Engines
By Edd Gent published
A new way of refining biodiesel so that it works in standard diesel car engines could help broaden the use of renewable fuels, according to scientists.
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High-Profile 'Clean Coal' Project Staggers, as Trump Seeks to Slash R&D Funds
By Matt Smith published
President Trump has promised to revive the nation's coal industry, but proposed last month to slash funding to programs that might provide it a lifeline.
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Does gasoline go bad?
By Marissa Shieh published
Has it been a while since you moved your car? Do you have leftover fuel in your garage for the lawn mower? If so, you may wonder, does gasoline go bad?
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The West's Largest Coal Plant May Close
By Bobby Magill published
The West's largest coal-fired power plant may close — a symbolic blow to coal as America's chief source of electricity.
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Obama Administration Rejects Keystone XL Pipeline
By Bobby Magill published
President Obama said Friday that the pipeline would not serve the national interest of the United States.
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The Dirty 'Clean Fuel': Why Natural Gas Out-Pollutes Coal (Op-Ed)
By Jeremy Deaton published
If you want a clean fuel, you should look beyond methane.
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