Most of the wells are more than half a century old, and some residents might not even be aware of the hidden energy infrastructure beneath their own backyards.
Following Europe's lead, a U.S. insurer has announced plans to phase out coal coverage.
The bill outlines clear goals for decarbonization, stipulating a 40 percent reduction from 1990 levels by 2030 and 85 percent by 2050.
One humble way to reduce carbon pollution has been gathering steam in red and blue states alike: energy efficiency.
Anything is possible, if you're willing to pay the price.
Already the largest oil and gas producer in the world, the United States is expected to ramp up oil production more than any other nation in the coming decades.
Unless we find a new form of electronic technology that uses less energy, computing will become limited by an "energy crunch" within decades.
The low number is part of a steep and steady drop that's been ongoing since 2007.
Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced a plan to block offshore drilling off the state's coast on Monday.
Justice Beth Walker voted to re-open an already decided case around the time her husband owned stock in a variety of energy companies. And that's not even why she's been impeached.
The Canadian Federal Court of Appeals ruled against the Trans Mountain pipeline in what some are calling a major setback for oil and a win for environmental and indigenous groups.
The origins of car fuel economy standards can be traced back to the 1970s.
A group of oil, gas, and other manufacturing companies announced their support Wednesday for a Republican lawmaker's proposed tax on carbon emissions.
While cleaner than fossil fuels, large-scale hydropower dams come with steep social and environmental costs of their own.
A proposed natural gas pipeline is uniting Oregonians across the political spectrum.
Women atop the Pyramid of the Sun stretch and get energy from the rising sun during celebrations of the spring equinox on March 21st, 2018.
Coal emits more carbon than any other fuel source.
The U.S. is projected to see growth in energy exports as a result of increased energy efficiency, new electricity generation, and a continued projected growth in the production of liquids and natural gas.
The energy terminal would have shuttled 131 million barrels of oil per year down the Columbia River.
Canadian activists call on their government to consider First Nation and ecological interests over those of multinational corporations.
The House Intelligence Committee will investigate an alleged racketeering scheme, dating to 2009, perpetrated by Russian commercial nuclear executives.
Exxon claims the study was paid for by activists. It was published in a reputable, peer-reviewed journal.
Biofuels can reduce emissions, benefit American corporations, and create jobs. But slashing the budget of the Bioenergy Technologies Office effectively eliminates those possibilities.