China’s air quality readings were worse this July than they were last year, much to the dismay of the hundreds of millions of urbanites living in the choking toxic smog.

A new study by a USGS geophysicist finds that fracking-induced earthquakes shake less and are ultimately less damaging than their naturally occurring counterparts.

To decrease its reliance on sooty coal, China is consuming and importing vast quantities of natural gas at an increasing pace.

Mathematical models are helping scientists identify genetic traits that will help us engineer crops that can adapt to climate change. Once again, reason is winning out over panicked apocalyptic world views.

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The shale boom has unlocked huge new reserves of natural gas, which have in turn displaced coal as an energy source. This seismic shift in how we power our country has been good for the environment, though greens won’t want to see it that way.

Scientists have developed a genetic modification that kills female flies before they become adults. When introduced, it can induce the collapse of pest populations, saving crops and potentially lives.

Old oil train tankers are prone to puncturing, and as more and more crude rides the rails, the risk of explosive accidents is increasing. The U.S. is looking to phase these tankers out, but Canada doesn’t want to use them either. A better solution: approving Keystone.

Fracking promises to open up large new reserves of geothermal energy, while also opening up the traditionally green energy source to criticism from environmentalists.

Mexico’s state-owned oil company is plagued by fuzzy math and inflated oil production numbers.