Environment

Coal

Marshall Distel February 19, 2020

30

Can Coal Become an Alternative Fuel?

As coal companies struggle to find a path forward, some energy experts say that the development of coal-based liquid fuels could keep the industry from collapsing.

Alternatives

Megan Caitlin Aslan February 18, 2020

19

The Potential of Hydrogen

Hydrogen, when used in fuel cells for electric vehicles, contributes zero emissions to the atmosphere.

Natural Gas

Marshall Distel February 16, 2020

26

Will Future Transportation Systems be Powered by Natural Gas?

An increasing number of municipal transportation systems are being powered by natural gas. Will adoption move to the passenger vehicle market?

Natural Gas

Photo of Which Nation Will Win the Race for the Arctic’s Oil and Gas?

Marshall Distel January 31, 2020

23

Which Nation Will Win the Race for the Arctic’s Oil and Gas?

Warmer summer temperatures and decreased sea ice have started an international race to explore for oil and gas in the Arctic.

Alternatives

Photo of Japanese Fossil Fuel Imports Surged Following the Fukushima Disaster

Marshall Distel January 27, 2020

36

Japanese Fossil Fuel Imports Surged Following the Fukushima Disaster

Japan dramatically increased imports of oil, gas, and coal following the Fukushima nuclear crisis in 2011.

Alternatives

Photo of The Anthropocene Epoch: How Fossil Fuels Have Led Humanity into a New Geological Age

Marshall Distel January 26, 2020

41

The Anthropocene Epoch: How Fossil Fuels Have Led Humanity into a New Geological Age

The rise of humanity and the consumption of fossil fuels have triggered a new geological epoch known as the Anthropocene.

Coal

Photo of The Global Energy Transition: Why Fossil Fuels May Be Losing Steam

Marshall Distel January 23, 2020

51

The Global Energy Transition: Why Fossil Fuels May Be Losing Steam

Energy analysts believe that fossil fuels are in their decline phase and will disappear from the global energy profile.

Petroleum

Photo of The Downfall of Diesel: Why Clean Diesel Was Too Good to Be True

Marshall Distel January 21, 2020

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The Downfall of Diesel: Why Clean Diesel Was Too Good to Be True

The decline of diesel-powered vehicles has started to accelerate in countries around the world.

Alternatives

Photo of Fossil Fuels in the Caribbean: The Impact of American Energy Imperialism

Marshall Distel January 15, 2020

159

Fossil Fuels in the Caribbean: The Impact of American Energy Imperialism

Fossil fuel dependence and foreign profiteering have prompted Caribbean nations to reevaluate strategies to enhance the sustainability of energy generation.

Coal