Energy and the Environment
Resources dealing with energy and the environment, including oil, natural gas, gasoline as well as air and water pollution.
The Royalty In Kind (RIK) Program
The Minerals Management Service, part of the Department of the Interior, is responsible for managing the nation's natural gas and oil on the outer continental shelf. Its Royalty In Kind (RIK) program manages any royalties paid as commercial oil or natural gas commodities (instead of cash). RIK was the center of a major Bush Administration scandal in 2008.
The Minerals Management Service, part of the Department of the Interior, is responsible for managing the nation's natural gas and oil on the outer continental shelf. Its Royalty In Kind (RIK) program manages any royalties paid as commercial oil or natural gas commodities (instead of cash). RIK was the center of a major Bush Administration scandal in 2008.
Hurricane Ike - NOAA Advisory
Full text of National Weather Service (NOAA) advisory for Hurricane Ike, 01.40 CDT, Friday 12 September 2008.
Full text of National Weather Service (NOAA) advisory for Hurricane Ike, 01.40 CDT, Friday 12 September 2008.
Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks - CAFE - 1978 - 2007
Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks - Model Years 1978 - 2007
Fuel Economy Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks - Model Years 1978 - 2007
Rebut C02 Ad
Rebutal of Competitive Enterprise Institute CO2 Ads.
Rebutal of Competitive Enterprise Institute CO2 Ads.
Business Ads on Global Warming: Disinformation
25 May 2006. An analysis of the Science articles referenced in a series of ads on global warming shows that they misrepresent the research that purports to support their claims. The ads are part of a 14 city campaign launched by the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI).
25 May 2006. An analysis of the Science articles referenced in a series of ads on global warming shows that they misrepresent the research that purports to support their claims. The ads are part of a 14 city campaign launched by the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI).
Rebuttal: Competitive Enterprise Institute Ads
This article is a rebuttal of one of two Competitive Enterprise Institute ads -- the only one that purports to provide evidence for its claims by flashing headlines from Science on the screen.
This article is a rebuttal of one of two Competitive Enterprise Institute ads -- the only one that purports to provide evidence for its claims by flashing headlines from Science on the screen.
CO2: Scientists Raise Alarm, Business Group Counters With Ads
18 May 2006. Carbon dioxide (CO2) rules the headlines this week. On Monday, 15 scientists filed a brief with the Supreme Court, claiming that a federal appeals court "misinterpreted science and the law when it ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency does not have to regulate greenhouse gases produced by cars," such as CO2 emissions.
18 May 2006. Carbon dioxide (CO2) rules the headlines this week. On Monday, 15 scientists filed a brief with the Supreme Court, claiming that a federal appeals court "misinterpreted science and the law when it ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency does not have to regulate greenhouse gases produced by cars," such as CO2 emissions.
US Cities Hit Most Often By Tropical Storms and Hurricanes
More than three-quarters of the top 29 US cities hit by hurrianes are in Florida.
More than three-quarters of the top 29 US cities hit by hurrianes are in Florida.
CAFE (Fuel Efficiency) Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks
Background and controversy around the 1975 corporate average fuel efficiency standards designed to improve automobile fuel economy.
Background and controversy around the 1975 corporate average fuel efficiency standards designed to improve automobile fuel economy.
Katrina and the Risks of Global Warming
The US has experienced its most expensive natural disaster, Hurricane Katrina. Have we entered a new era in weather-related natural disasters? The insurance industry thinks so.
The US has experienced its most expensive natural disaster, Hurricane Katrina. Have we entered a new era in weather-related natural disasters? The insurance industry thinks so.
Kyoto Protocol: Overview: Environmental Issue
The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty dealing with greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. This issue overview explains history, impacts and current status of the treaty.
The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty dealing with greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. This issue overview explains history, impacts and current status of the treaty.