Keystone XL Pipeline Benefits U.S. And Canada, Alberta Premier Says
David Greene talks with Alberta Premier Jim Prentice, who is in Washington, D.C., to lobby Congress and the White House to approve the Keystone XL pipeline.
Energy
Demanding Higher Wages, Refinery Workers Strike Shell Oil
United Steelworkers members are on strike at refineries and chemical plants that process 10 percent of the nation's gasoline, diesel, heating oil and jet fuel.
Hard To Clean Up Wastewater Spills From Oil Wells Into N.D. Stream
Wastewater is arguably worse for the environment than oil, killing vegetation and leaving farmland sterile for generations. Some say the state isn't doing enough to get its spill problem controlled.
With Oil Prices So Low, What's That Fuel Surcharge For, Exactly?
Many transportation and delivery companies began adding fuel surcharges when oil prices shot up a few years ago. Now, the cost of oil has plunged — but many of those fuel fees still linger.
For Long-Haul Drivers, Cheap Gas Means A Sweeter Commute
The plunge in gasoline prices is expected to save the average household about $750 this year. For rural families and others who drive a lot, the savings will likely be even greater.
Obama Administration To Allow Drilling Off Southeastern Atlantic Coast
The Obama administration announced on Tuesday that it will allow oil companies to drill off the southeastern Atlantic Coast. The move will also restrict access along parts of Alaska's coast.
Even At $30 A Barrel, Saudis Are Still Making Money On Oil
Robert Siegel talks to Amy Myers Jaffe of the University of California, Davis, Graduate School of Management about how falling oil prices impact production.
Obama's Arctic Refuge Drill Ban Won't Change Much, For Now
Oil industry representatives are criticizing the decision, but analysts say the shale revolution will buy the industry time to develop safe technology in the threatened environment.
Critics Worry Nuclear Reactor Deal With India Has A Dark Side
The administration says the reactors are good for the climate, good for American industry and for strengthening ties with India. But some worry the deal also has a dark side.
BP Back In Court For Final Phase Of Gulf Oil Spill Trial
The third and final phase of the civil trial against BP opened on Tuesday. The last segment will determine the amount of fines BP will pay in the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.