Politically Connected N.Y. Union Boss Is Accused of ‘Shocking’ Corruption
Federal prosecutors say James W. Cahill and 10 others accepted more than $100,000 in bribes in return for using their influence to help employers who had hired nonunion labor.
Gas Tax Spikes in N.J. Because of Pandemic’s Impact
Taxes on gasoline and diesel increased by 9.3 cents a gallon on Thursday in a state once known for bargain fuel. The increase came a month after tolls on major roadways also went up.
India Country Analysis Brief
(Wed, 30 Sep 2020) India was the third-largest energy consumer in the world after China and the United States in 2019, and despite having notable fossil fuel resources, the country has become increasingly dependent on energy imports. The country has moved away from traditional biomass and waste over the past several years as the availability of electricity connections spread for the residential and commercial sectors.
China Country Analysis Brief
(Wed, 30 Sep 2020) China is the world's most populous country with a fast-growing economy that has led it to be the largest energy consumer and producer in the world. Rapidly increasing energy demand, especially for petroleum and other liquids and natural gas, has made China influential in world energy markets. Although a majority of Chinaâs energy is from coal, the country is diversifying its energy portfolio to curtail heavy air pollution and use more cleaner burning fuels.
Trump’s Messy Divorce From New York
Has a president ever been so at odds with his hometown?
Trump’s Messy Divorce From New York
Have any president and his hometown ever had such mutual animosity?
U.S. Fuel Ethanol Plant Production Capacity
(Fri, 25 Sep 2020) The U.S. Energy Information Administration released its annual fuel ethanol production capacity report. The new report contains data for all operating U.S. fuel ethanol production plants as of January 1, 2020.
Preparing Frozen Food
New research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reveals that consumers may not know how to safely cook frozen foods, which can put families at risk of getting foodborne illness in their homes.
Permian Basin: Wolfcamp Shale Play of the Midland Basin Report
(Mon, 21 Sep 2020) <p style='color: #666;'>This report contains summary information and updated maps of the Wolfcamp shale play of the Midland Basin, which is a part of the larger Permian Basin. The report uses resent data on play hydrocarbon exploration and production.</p>
How California Became Ground Zero for Climate Disasters
The engineering and land management that enabled the state’s tremendous growth have left it more vulnerable to climate shocks — and those shocks are getting worse.