"Allowing storage in these other formations obviously raises a lot of concerns for both environmental health and the health of our aquifers."

Oil companies are pumping worthless oil back underground

Hitting Rock Bottom

Oil companies in Texas reportedly started to pay buyers to take oil off their hands and even pumping it underground for storage.

Oil Companies Are Pumping Worthless Oil Back Underground

Texas is allowing companies to store hundreds of thousands of barrels underground.

For the first time ever, the price of oil is now negative

Oily Problem

For the first time in history, the price of crude oil has gone negative around 2:30pm EDT as a result of plummeting demand amid the coronavirus outbreak.

For the First Time Ever, the Price of Oil is Now Negative

"There's no storage left for oil, so extra oil becomes worthless."

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Each is unique, and can offer soothing relaxation. 

Apparently preparing for climate change is less of a priority than convincing investors to stay on board.

New York's attorney general sues Exxon Mobil over climate change deception

GAS LIGHT

The New York Attorney General is suing Exxon Mobil for misleading investors to believe it had prepared for a changing climate.

New York Sues Exxon Mobil Over Climate Change Deception

The oil company claimed it could handle environmental regulations. It lied, according to state officials.

What fascinated us this week in the world of science.

This week in science: Oct 6 - Oct 12

This Week in Science

This week in science was full of ups and downs. Click the link to find out what fascinated us this week in the world of science.

This Week in Science: Oct 6 – Oct 12

Climate catastrophes, saving the bees, germ banks, and more

The Akademik Lomonosov is the world's first free-floating nuclear power plant. What could go wrong?

Russia put a nuclear reactor on a boat to power remote villages

Earth & Energy

On Saturday, Russia launched Akademik Lomonosov, the world’s first floating nuclear power plant, out of the St. Petersburg shipyard.

To Power Villages And Oil Rigs, Russia Sent A Nuclear Reactor On A “Tsunami-Proof” Barge

Critics have dubbed the project “floating Chernobyl” and “nuclear Titanic.”

The former California Governor compared the actions of oil companies to "first degree murder."

Arnold Schwarzenegger is suing big oil for climate change

The former California Governor has announced he wants to sue big oil companies, comparing their actions to "first degree murder."

Arnold Schwarzenegger Is Suing Big Oil for Climate Change

"It’s absolutely irresponsible to know that your product is killing people and not have a warning label on it."

Mayor de Blasio said that oil companies "intentionally misled the public" over environmental impacts.

New York sues big polluters and divests pension funds from fossil fuels

Mayor Bill de Blasio claimed that big oil companies "intentionally misled the public to protect their profits" despite knowing the harm they were causing.

New York Sues Big Polluters and Divests Pension Funds From Fossil Fuels

"Our announcement sends a message to the world that a brighter economy rests on being green."

The Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic and Pacific regions, and Alaskan waters are all up for grabs as Trump pushes offshore drilling to revitalize the economy.

Trump gives green light for offshore drilling near every US coast

The Trump administration has approved a plan to make most U.S. coastal areas available for offshore drilling in a bid to revive America's oil industry.

Trump Gives Green Light for Offshore Drilling Near Every U.S. Coast

This is the largest number of lease sales ever proposed.

The ban will halt the production of about 815,000 tons of oil per year.

France just passed a ban on fracking and oil extraction

France's parliament approved a ban on fracking and oil extraction that will go into effect in 2040. Some haled the move as an inspiring example.

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