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It was not so long ago that the country watched in stunned silence as a BP oil rig exploded and millions of gallons of oil spilled into the ocean. We watched as the blue sea turned black, as experts from...

Extreme weather events and the public debate about global warming triggered an ever growing environmental sensibility including the wish to do one’s part in creating a sustainable planet. Additional external factors such as the economic crisis, rising energy prices caused...

Do you ‘drive green’? If not, you’re not alone. Millions of motorists are failing to take even simple steps to reduce the environmental impact of their driving with a recent survey from Continental Tyres finding that two in five people...

Most American consumers seem to gauge the state of the global energy crisis by the price they pay per gallon of gasoline. In fact, for years now prices at the pump have determined to a large extent how people view...

While, yes, the world is getting a little greener, there are still major industries that are struggling to get into the “green” world. These industries include waste/garbage, paper, automotive, oil, and technology. Why is this? Well, it’s tough to change...

With gas prices topping four dollars per gallon in most states, fuel efficiency has become an essential consideration when shopping for a new car. But there’s more than just our wallets at stake. Unchecked oil consumption has left our planet...

The Need It is a known fact that every nation is struggling and striving to keep their national budget in balance. A major chunk of reserves are spent every year on oil procurement. Whether it is by way of fuel...

You may recall that President Obama met last year with American automakers behind closed doors to try to come to some kind of consensus concerning standards for fuel efficiency. As of Tuesday, the fruits of those negotiations have gone into...

The world is slowly going green, and alternative energy sources are major research and development projects in the scientific world. Recycling and organic farming have come a long way in reshaping the way the world consumes and produces, but we...