Energy and Environment
March 7, 2012 -
Watchdog groups want answers as to why the company told the public that chemical dispersants used during the Gulf oil disaster were not dangerous when its own manual for cleanup workers said they were.
March 5, 2012 -
However, Gulf residents who experienced health problems in the spill's wake remain distrustful that they will be fairly compensated for their pain and suffering.
March 2, 2012 -
In the run-up to the Georgia primary, GOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich has been promising to bring the country $2.50-a-gallon gas -- what he's calling the "Newt Gallon." We take a by-the-numbers look at some hard realities behind that pledge.
February 20, 2012 -
A judge has decided that BP's history of safety problems won't be admissible in the upcoming trial for its Gulf oil spill. While that may be legally justifiable, it's a shame that BP's disaster gets the privilege of being viewed in isolation.
February 16, 2012 -
Internal documents obtained from the Heartland Institute, a leading player in the climate disinformation campaign, show that the group is counting on continuing support from the North Carolina conservative benefactor and retail magnate.
February 15, 2012 -
A new mapping tool helps illustrate the serious health impacts of a particularly destructive form of coal mining.
February 14, 2012 -
Gulf Coast advocates are asking fellow Americans to show some love for the region by supporting the RESTORE Act, which would direct penalties for the BP oil disaster back to stricken communities.