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The United States of Consumption »
The United States, with less than 5 percent of global population, consumes 22 percent of the world’s oil, 13 percent…
High Starting Salaries May Be Hard To Come By For Graduates »
Mining, quarrying, oil and gas extraction jobs have the highest starting salaries for recent graduates, but also the lowest numbers…
Oil and shortening are now American's preferred fats »
Americans source of fat has drastically changed in the last 100 years. Butter and Lard are eaten less, while salad…
Sino-Japanese Military Tensions Escalating Rapidly From 2011 »
Perennially tense relations between Japan and China have drastically worsened in recent years over conflicting territorial claims to a string…
The Problem with the American Diet »
Americans eat nearly 2600 calories a day — up from around 2100 calories in 1970. And the vast majority of…
Vast Majority of Americans Support Clean Energy Over Fossil »
While Americans are split evenly on whether the government should prioritize energy production or environmental protection, an overwhelming majoirty favor…
Saudi Texas »
Oil output has doubled in only 29 months to a 33-year high in September according to new state crude oil…
What We Pay For in a Gallon of Gasoline »
In April 2013, crude oil accounted for 65% of the total price that Americans pay for gasoline. 13% of the…
The Generational Divide on Energy »
When it comes to the future of energy in the U.S., there is a clear split on how to approach…
What Just Made Two ND Towns More Expensive Than NYC? »
While the city that never sleeps often arouses strong ill-will when it comes to paying for an apartment, a booming…
Oil and gas jobs are 55 percent above pre-recession levels »
In contrast to many struggling sectors of the economy, jobs in the booming oil and gas industry are 55 percent…
For First Time in Decades US Producing Most of Its Own Oil »
Technological breakthroughs, namely hydraulic fracturing, have led to an exponential spike in oil production. Falling net imports is a good…
Enjoying Low Oil Prices? These Countries Aren't. »
You might be noticing that the cost of filling up the tank has fallen substantially as of late. While this…
The Economy Of ISIS »
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria is undoubtedly one of the largest, and most rapidly growing threats facing the…
The Effect Of Falling Gas Prices »
Since August 2014, the average price of a gallon of gasoline has dropped an impressive $0.83, making transportation a much…
No Energy Boom on Federal Lands »
U.S. crude oil production is up 53 percent since 2010. The growth is due to production on non-federal lands. Production…
What Controversial Energy Policies Are Americans Supporting? »
Americans largely agree that cars and trucks should have greater fuel efficiency. However, a majority of Americans supports more drilling…
What Are Americans' Energy Priorities? »
Despite the recent growth of domestic energy production, Americans remain committed to the idea of developing alternative energy sources. Nearly…
Number of Uninspected Oil Wells in High-risk States »
These states all have over a hundred oil wells that are marked "high-risk" by the Bureau of Land Management and…
Renewable Energy Might Not Be Bad for Birds »
Conservationists and conservatives claim that renewable energy sources kill too many birds. U.S. News and World Report compiled data on…
Texas oil reaches 3 million barrels per day milestone in May »
The EIA released new state crude oil production data for the month of May, and one of the highlights of…
There’s a US energy boom, but not thanks to Obama »
It would be easy to look at the 35% increase in America’s oil and natural gas production since President Obama…
What Are Americans Paying For At The Pump? »
With the national average price for regular gasoline at $3.55, many Americans bemoan the high prices at the pump. There…
The Fed’s oil price challenge »
A sustained increase in international oil prices could have a meaningful impact on both US and global economic growth and…
Russia's Economy Has Slowed »
Russia's economy experienced robust growth in 2010 and 2011, but the growth was tied in large part to the price…
ALEC Casts Clouds Over Sunny Solar Forecast »
Solar panel installation is steadily rising, particularly in the residential market. Net metering laws create an incentive for homeowners to…
Energy Sector Receives Largest Raise »
In 2013, energy employees in the oil, gas and mining sectors, were expected to receive the largest pay raises at…
Gas Price Frenzies: 20 Cent Price Shocks »
Sixty three times this year, at least one US metro area saw a single day gas price shock of 20…
What is the Cost of Delaying the Keystone XL Pipeline? »
Was it worth it to stall a job creating project that brings more money into our economy?
U.S. Energy Production Led By Oil and Gas »
Though many Americans may not realize it, the U.S. is producing considerably more of its own energy. Last year the…
90% Oppose ITT Oil Field Development »
How large does the majority need to be to fight big money/oil? In Ecuador 90% of the population oppose developing…
U.S. Electricity Generation by Fuel Type »
The U.S. is relying more on natural gas and less on coal to generate electricity. In 2005, 49.6% of electricity…
Do Pipelines Help Protect the Environment? »
As the United States produces more oil and imports more oil from Canadian reserves, it’s important that this oil is…