Chairman of the House Energy Independence and Global Warming Committee Rep. Edward Markey (D-MA) speaks at a press conference on state leadership on a low-carbon energy future in Washington on November 14, 2007. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)
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In an effort to curb carbon emissions without stifling economic growth, a bipartisan group of U.S. policymakers is pushing for deployment of new technology to capture and store carbon dioxide below ground.
WASHINGTON, June 18 (UPI) -- The equivalent of 14 years' worth of oil is available on U.S. public land already designated for drilling, congressional Democrats said Wednesday.
THE DALLES, Ore., April 3 (UPI) -- As gas prices reach record highs, some policymakers say big oil companies are to blame, but the companies say it's not their fault.
THE DALLES, Ore., Jan. 25 (UPI) -- A federal decision to allow oil and gas activities off Alaska's northwest coast has been garnered praise from oil enthusiasts and criticism from environmentalists.
Backers of energy legislation signed by the president say the new law will lead to huge savings and increased national security, but not everyone's convinced.
WASHINGTON, Ill., Dec. 4 (UPI) -- Lawmakers this week will consider a bill to increase regulation of traveling carnival rides and allow federal investigation of fixed theme park rides.
THE DALLES, Ore., Nov. 13 (UPI) -- Not only does the world's population feel increasingly concerned about climate change, but a recent survey finds a majority of individuals, both in and out of developed countries, say they're willing to lighten their wallets to stop the warming trend.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- A watchdog group criticized the U.S. Energy Department for not moving quickly enough to tighten security at the nation's nuclear weapons facilities.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (UPI) -- The White House is now being queried on the connections to Ray Hunt, head of Hunt Oil Corp., regarding the companies deal with Iraq’s Kurdistan government.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 (UPI) -- A representative from Dallas-based Hunt Oil Corp. did talk with the U.S. State Department prior to signing a controversial oil deal with Iraq’s Kurdistan Regional Government, according to an internal department communication obtained by United Press International.