Oil worker Dustin Bergsing, 21, was found dead on top of a North Dakota oil tank in 2012. A journalist and a doctor looking into the death found a pattern of similar fatal accidents.
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Offshore leasing plan leaves door open to Arctic drilling – for now
The Obama administration Tuesday released its draft plan for offshore oil and gas drilling over the next five years. The proposal keeps the door open to more drilling in the Arctic Ocean — for now.
Obama: Oil states must prepare for cleaner future
Obama has proposed a new oil tax of $10.25 per barrel to fund low-polluting transportation system. Republican leaders, though, say Congress will never approve it.
The Shocking Truth About America’s Ethanol Law: It Doesn’t Matter (For Now)
Ted Cruz doesn’t like the law that requires the use of ethanol in gasoline. So what would happen if it was abolished? The surprising answer: not much, probably.
Why Cheap Gas Might Not Be Good For The U.S. Economy
A drop in global oil prices saved U.S. drivers $100 billion last year. Good news, right? Not so, say some economists. The energy industry is now so big that cheap oil may actually hurt the economy.
On methane, Alaska tells feds to clean up their act first
The Department of the Interior still hasn’t dealt with the so-called legacy wells drilled on federal land decades ago – including one that has been leaking methane for years.
Alaska, Inc: The roots of the Permanent Fund dividend
As the state consider changes to these two very Alaskan institutions, it’s worth taking a look back at how – and why – they were created.
Gov’s plan aims to reshape state’s relationship with oil
With oil dipping ominously below $30 a barrel, Alaska faces a deficit of at least $3.5 billion — or two-thirds the general fund budget.
5 Things To Know About The Keystone XL Pipeline
The Canadian company that had been pushing for approval to build the project is asking for a timeout in the review process. Here’s what you should know.
Reactions to Shell’s decision range from remorse to relief
With a majority of state revenue coming from oil, Alaska has been hit hard not only by plummeting oil prices but by declining production.