It is still not known what was the cause of the explosion that has shaken San Bruno on Thursday. The tragic explosion, that has been caused by a ruptured 30-inch gas pipeline, has incinerated 38 homes in the area, causing the loss of four lives and injuring 50 people. The National Transportation Safety Board‘s investigators and [...]
At a major event, the American Clean Skies Foundation (ACSF), the UN Foundation (UNF) and the Worldwatch Institute addressed the potential for natural gas to accelerate the world’s transition to a low-carbon economy. The Copenhagen forum, “Natural Gas, Renewables and Efficiency: Pathways to a Low-Carbon Economy” brought together energy and environmental leaders from industry, government [...]
U.S. Natural Gas and Oil Producers Launch “Energy In Depth” Initiative to Educate the Public A coalition of America’s oil and natural gas producers today released the findings of a major research initiative, which concludes enacting new federal regulations – especially related to hydraulic fracturing – could have disastrous economic consequences and increase our dependence [...]