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Carbon Capture and Louisiana

Louisiana’s industrial sector is part of the backbone of the American economy. Everything from steel, glass, chemical, fertilizer, power, cement, and iron producers to...
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What is the Hype Around Carbon Capture, and What is It?

As the United States and the world look for ways to decarbonize, there is one thing for sure: there is no silver bullet. There...
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Why Big Oil Is a Fallacy

For the past three years, the Administration has made policy decisions that have discouraged investment in American energy development while increasing the cost of...
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What is the Strategic Petroleum Reserve?

Last Wednesday, Congress eliminated the scheduled purchase of 30 million barrels of oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, something Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer...
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LED Light Bulbs and Their Benefits

Many people are replacing their outdated incandescent, halogen, and compact fluorescent (CFL) light bulbs with Light-emitting Diode (LED) bulbs, but what are the benefits...
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Energy Explorer: The Science Behind Fireworks

One of the biggest traditions for celebrating Fourth of July is a fireworks display. Some of these displays may take place in your own...
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Hydrogen and Fuel Cells – Energy Explorer

Among the many alternative energy technologies being developed at the moment, fuel cells powered by hydrogen are among the most interesting and potentially useful....
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Energy Explorer: Geothermal Energy

When most people think of energy, they think of oil and gas, solar and wind, and nuclear. Unless you live in a country like...
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Energy Explorer: CNG vs. LNG

In the area of alternative fuels, natural gas is one of the most affordable and reliable fuel technologies. Since the introduction of hydraulic fracturing,...

Want More Wind Farms – You’ll Need These Too! – Energy Explorer

Due to the ability of a wind farm to generate enough energy to replace other sources of power, wind energy has gained traction as...