Shell To Suspend Oil Exploration In Alaskan Arctic
After spending $7 billion, Shell has decided to stop exploration off the coast of Alaska "for the foreseeable future."
Energy
Alaska's Economy Takes A Hit With Shell's Decision To Halt Drilling
Alaska's economy depends heavily on oil for jobs and tax revenues. Shell's decision to halt oil and gas exploration off the state's northern coast is a "huge disappointment," the governor says.
Iran's President Says Job Creation Is 'Priority' For His Country
In an interview with NPR, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says his country will use its added billions of dollars from the nuclear deal for boosting the Iranian economy.
Shell Oil Abandons Controversial Drilling Off Alaska's Shore
Shell announced the move late Sunday, describing what the company called "a clearly disappointing exploration outcome" in the Chukchi Sea, which is part of the Arctic Ocean.
What To Do With Railroad Tank Cars That Are No Longer Safe Or Economical?
New safety regulations and a slump in oil prices means tens of thousands of railroad tank cars are being taken out of service. Railroads are scrambling to find space to store unwanted oil trains.
What Would Happen If We Burned Up All Of Earth's Fossil Fuels?
Scientists used an estimate of how much fossil fuel is left in the ground to do computer simulations and come up with a worst-case scenario.
New EPA Rules Motivate Montana To Look Beyond Coal
Montana has one of the heaviest lifts of any state to comply with the EPA's plan to reduce carbon emissions. But the state is also rich in renewable energy, and the regulations may be a boon to some.
Japan Reopens Town Shuttered By Fukushima Nuclear Disaster
The town of Naraha, which had 7,400 residents, was evacuated in the wake of a massive earthquake and tsunami in 2011 that triggered the release of radiation at the power plant.
California Considers Sweeping Proposals To Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The state is often a step ahead of the status quo when it comes to environmental policy, and climate change is no exception. New legislation includes a plan to cut gasoline use in vehicles by half.
Economic Concerns Fuel Campaign To Save The Sage Grouse
Many in the West are backing an effort to keep the greater sage grouse off the endangered species list. By saving the bird, they feel they can save the culture and customs of the West as well.