Natural Gas
Half of all homes use natural gas to power them, making it an important aspect of the fossil fuel industry. It is the cleanest of the fossil fuels, and it doesn’t leave any ash when leaving, making it more environmentally friendly. Taking millions of years to be formed, it can be found under land or the ocean floor. Learn more about this largely popular fossil fuel here.
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Seismic Surveys Are the Future of the Natural Gas Industry: Here’s Why and How
A seismic survey allows for the production of detailed images pertaining to the numerous types of rocks and their location beneath the surface of the earth.
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The Chinese Military Is Undermining International Law to Secure Fossil Fuels
The territorial dispute over the fossil fuel-rich South China Sea is rapidly becoming one of the world’s most pressing geopolitical issues.
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Why Does the Middle East Have So Much Oil?
Researchers have developed a range of theories about how the Middle East developed massive fossil fuel reserves.
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Who Are the World’s Richest Fossil Fuel Tycoons?
The fossil fuel industry continues to produce massive levels of personal wealth for a handful of oil and gas tycoons.
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The Fossil Fuel Industry Receives $5.2 Trillion in Government Subsidies
Global policy makers have been moving forward with legislation to end subsidies for the fossil fuel industry.
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Do Gas Stoves Create Harmful Levels of Indoor Air Pollution?
Environmental and health experts are warning consumers of some potentially deleterious impacts from indoor gas stoves.
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Why Chevron Is a Long-Term Winner in the Fossil Fuel Industry
Even as oil prices have plummeted and the demand for energy has collapsed, Chevron looks strong.
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The Renewable Energy Industry Continues to Grow During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Will the reduction in fossil fuel consumption and the increase in renewable energy generation set the stage for the next global energy transition?
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Why Does the Richest Country in Africa Continue to Struggle to Manage Its Fossil Fuel Industry?
While Nigeria is well-endowed with massive fossil fuel reserves, the country has struggled to address violence, government corruption, and environmental degradation.
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Scientists Say Burning Fossil Fuels Has Exacerbated California’s Drought
Scientists say that the impacts of fossil fuel consumption are already creating extreme water supply issues in California.
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