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What's Oil Shale?
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Oil shale is just one unconventional oil source that's being researched. Learn how oil shale could save the day when - and if - we hit peak oil in the U.S.
The Pros and Cons of Shale Gas
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Under our toes, a wealth of gas exists that burns clean and could wean the U.S. off energy dependence. But getting to it is a bit tricky.
Top 8 Synthetic Fuels
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Different types of synthetic fuels offer some advantages over fossil fuels. Find out about the top synthetic fuels and how they're processed.
What is a synfuel?
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What is a synfuel? How could synthetic fuels mitigate the energy crisis? Read about synfuels at HowStuffWorks.
Niagara Falls Will Temporarily Stop Gushing in 2019
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The formidable gusher could stop flowing for a few months in 2019 in order to repair some bridges in dire need.
3 Types of Rocks Every Aspiring Geologist Should Know
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Rocks might look simple, but they tell an ancient story of Earth’s fiery depths, surface shifts and biological processes.
Are there CO2 emissions from natural gas?
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Until recently, natural gas was thought of as one of the cleanest fossil fuels. Yet new studies say it may be worse for the ozone layer than coal -- a fuel well-known for its harmful emissions.
Dunkleosteus: A 20-Foot Fish With an Armored Skull and Bladed Jaws
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Dunkleosteus was one of the most formidable predators in ancient oceans. This armored fish lived in marine ecosystems during the Late Devonian period roughly 360 million years ago.
Oil Sands: Energy Evolution and Environmental Concerns
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Oil sands are a mixture of clay, sand and water with a small amount of bitumen. Learn about oil sands, find out how energy intensive it is to refine oil sands.
How Oil Drilling Works
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Oil drilling a complex process that involves the drilling and pumping of oil from underground wells. Learn about oil drilling and the oil drilling process.