Nuclear may be critical for meeting Paris climate goals
Environmental campaigners are split on the role nuclear power can play in cleaning up the planet. New research suggests that closing nuclear plants increases carbon emissions.
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Fracking seems to poison groundwater within one kilometer
As people who live near hydraulic fracking have long complained, the process seems to poison their water. A new paper measures the distance prospectors should keep from water supplies.
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Quantifying the local health effects of transporting coal
The environmental impacts of burning coal are well known. But transporting coal can also hurt the health of people living nearby, a new study shows.
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Oil prices influence every beat: Resources for reporters
Peel away at almost any story – from unrest in Venezuela to milk deliveries in Vermont – and eventually you’ll find a tale about oil. This explainer includes resources for reporters new to the global oil beat.
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Are fracking and earthquakes really connected?
Scientists have linked the oil and gas industry to a rash of earthquakes in regions that previously saw few. But, contrary to popular belief, fracking itself is not the main cause.
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Investing in energy efficiency: Research on when it pays
Investments in efficiency are most cost-effective when electricity prices are highest. Smart meters are helping economists better estimate when electricity is needed to meet consumer demand.
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