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Petroleum geology

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How much oil is really gushing into the Gulf?

Environment

Two weeks ago the federal government estimated that about five thousand barrels of crude could be leaking into the Gulf of Mexico. However, it is becoming clear that the estimate is too small.

Canadian First Nations group raises red flag on proposed oil mining

Environment

Canada emerging as a nearby energy giant

Environment

Petition to Regulate Tar sands Oil Pipelines

SXSW Music Highlights: Nneka, Balkan Beat Box, Jimmy Cliff

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Mixing Oil and Water

In Kern County California, scarce clean water is being turned to steam in order to get increasingly heavy oil out of the ground.

Pros and Cons of Canada-US Oil Pipeline

Canada has oil reserves second in size only to Saudi Arabia. But obtaining this oil and then transporting it to the U.S. can cause numerous environmental problems.

Voices from the Gulf: Ryan Lambert, Charter Boat Captain

Environment

Ryan Lambert, president of Cajun Fishing Adventures in Louisiana — a business he founded and has run for 30 years, tells us about the devastating financial impact the oil gusher had on his business.

The World

Mixing Oil and Water

In Kern County California, scarce clean water is being turned to steam in order to get increasingly heavy oil out of the ground.

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Emerging Science Note/La Brea Tar Pits

Bacteria living in La Brea Tar Pits could be used to clean up oil spills.

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