Natural Gas Archives

Economics

The U.S. Is on Track to Become a Net Exporter of Energy

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.

Candace Butera

Environment

Fifty Years After a Blowout, This Natural-Gas Reservoir Is Still Contaminating the Local Groundwater

A study of a blowout site in the Netherlands offers safety lessons for natural gas fields around the world.

Francie Diep

Environment

More Fracking, More Toxics

Increases in toxic ozone and benzene gases as a result of fracking pose a threat to our air quality.

Gunnar W. Schade

News in Brief

People Are Calling Natural Gas a ‘Bridge’ to a Sustainable Future—They’re Wrong

For America to reach full renewable energy, we need to re-focus our investments — and divest ourselves of some dangerous…

Pacific Standard Staff

Environment

Even Without a Blowout, Gas Companies Leak a Lot of Methane Into the Atmosphere

Even on a good day, Southern California's natural gas infrastructure is a major greenhouse gas emitter.

Francie Diep

Environment

Just How Big Was the Porter Ranch Natural Gas Leak?

Meet the man who provided the first estimations of the Porter Ranch gas leak.

Francie Diep

Environment

Is the Coal Industry on Its Way Out?

The federal government's new moratorium on mining leases is just one of many setbacks for Big Coal.

Madeleine Thomas

Environment

The Latest in Coffee Grounds Energy Technology

Empty the grounds, add some lye ... hey, you've got a methane trap going.

Nathan Collins

Economics

Economy, Not Natural Gas, Cut U.S. Emissions

A study finds that economic recession led to an 11-percent decline in carbon emissions, which could spell trouble for the future.

Nathan Collins

Environment

From Fracking to Tainted Fish, How the Trans-Pacific Partnership Could Cripple the West

The Obama administration maintains that the proposed international trade agreement would be good for the American people and the economy, but there's a reason all negotiations have been shrouded in secrecy.

Alisa Opar