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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.
Have we reached peak oil?
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Oil is a nonrenewable resource. Have we found all the oil there is to find, or is there more out there somewhere? What's the best way to wean ourselves from our oil dependency?
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 far underground are oil deposits?
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The U.S. consumes 19.1 million barrels of petroleum each day -- almost half of it in the form of gasoline, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Oil Field Pictures
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Oil field pictures showing you the different aspects of oil production. Check out these oil field pictures.
How Do You Clean Up an Oil Spill?
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Oil spill cleanup is often done through containment and skimming the oil off the surface of the water. Learn about oil spill cleanup methods.
What If We Drilled Into a Supervolcano?
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What could happen if we poked one of these sleeping giants? There are two scenarios. One is good. One is very, very bad.
How Oil Refining Works
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Despite the dangers, oil refineries are essential to society in its current form. Learn how crude oil is converted into everything from butane to gasoline.
What's the environmental impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill?
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The Deepwater Horizon oil spill is one of the worst oil spills in history, and its effects are largely still unknown. Learn about the Deepwater Horizon.
When Will We Run Out of Oil, and What Happens Then?
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If we run out of oil, what are the next steps we can take for energy production? Find out what would happen if we run out of oil.