Ron Paul has been a vocal figure in American politics since 1977, and he has developed a lengthy record on energy and environmental policy.

Honda revamped the ultra-clean natural gas Civic for 2012, but it has an uphill battle getting widespread acceptance in the U.S., where there are still few CNG

Documentary filmmaker Josh Fox just won an Emmy for his film "Gasland" which exposes fracking for the dangerous boondoggle that it is.

Although natural gas is considered comparably safer and better for the planet than other fossil fuels, there are drawbacks.

In his State of the Union speech, Obama unveils plans to expand U.S. oil and gas production, but vows not to 'walk away from the promise of clean energy.'

Residents of Pennsylvania's top natural gas-producing town will soon know what may be lurking in their drinking water wells. Federal environmental regulators ar

The president discussed the nation's growing clean energy economy at a Daimler facility in North Carolina.

The Maxximus LNG 2000 can do zero to 60 in less than 2 seconds, and can run on propane, CNG, LNG or even gasoline. It's a showcase for the vast potential of nat

Earthquakes triggered by fluids injected deep underground, such as during the controversial practice of fracking, may be more common than previously thought, a

The new Artists Against Fracking makes a compelling case against opening up New York state to natural gas drilling. It's fuzzier about the energy sources that c

Film tells the fictional story of one small town's dealings with the natural gas industry — and the environmentalist out to stop it all from happening.

Pop star and social media powerhouse Lady Gaga encourages her millions of fans to support Yoko Ono's Artists Against Fracking campaign in New York.

Investigators find unhealthy and dead animals on 24 farms near natural gas drilling sites. The resulting paper is the first peer-reviewed study linking fracking

The Coast Guard is investigating a proposal to ship hydraulic fracturing 'fracking' wastewater on the Ohio River.

Authorities are still searching for possible victims after a natural gas explosion outside a popular restaurant sparked.

Meanwhile, increasing domestic oil production (and shipping it by rail) is expected to spur the billionaire's profits.

The school plans to fund a study on the effects of fracking by allowing the controversial extraction process to take place on 8,000 acres in Cumberland Forest.

Director Josh Fox's follow-up to his 2010 documentary on the natural gas industry sparks drama at the Tribeca Film Festival.

As exploration increases, employees often find themselves without adequate or affordable housing.

The Amish religion forbids lawsuits, locking families into deals that are often not in their favor.

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A new study finds that drinking water quality near Marcellus shale gas extraction sites could be compromised.

Director Josh Fox accuses the energy industry and politicians of failing the American people.

Workers fled the leaking gas well hours before it caught fire, once again shedding light on the Gulf of Mexico's risky relationship with offshore drilling.

Two Pennsylvania children, ages 7 and 10 have been permanently banned from talking about fracking.

Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to acquire NV Energy, and Sen. Harry Reid wants to help.

The worldwide shortage of helium threatens many industrial, medical and military applications far beyond balloons.

Researchers have found 10,000 natural gas leaks under just two U.S. cities, hinting at a broader problem.

The gaping 260-foot-wide hole was spotted in an area of Siberia known as "the end of the world."

Researchers at Princeton recently studied the question of whether abandoned gas & oil well are leaking methane into the atmosphere.

A student and his fellow surfers used their skills to ride the giant waves to safety after a deadly tsunami struck Samoa.

More evidence of global warming in Peru, as Huacan glacier collapses into lake.

Cannon Beach is building the first tsunami evacuation center, a city hall that can also serve as a shelter.

Earthquake in Japan raises concerns about what could happen in the U.S.

Several organizations are trying to help those in need in Japan following the massive earthquake and tsunami. Here's how you can help.

Actor says $1 from every ticket sold will go towards relief efforts in devastated Japan.

Warner Bros. decides to pull film from theaters after deadly earthquake and tsunami that struck the country last week.

'Anatomy of a Disaster' announced only hours after disaster hits Japan.

A dog guards an injured canine friend in Japan. Rescue workers managed to get one dog to a shelter and the injured animal to a veterinary clinic.

Video: Images continue to appear showing the scale of the tsunami. ITN's Louisa James describes the rescue of one woman, plucked to safety as the water surged t

The lead scientist for our Global Marine Team was there as the surge arrived in Santa Cruz. It was supposed to be 40 minutes of small waves. He explains why boa

In the wake of the Japanese nuclear disaster, conservative author Ann Coulter tells Bill O'Reilly that radiation is actually beneficial to humans.

In the end, delivery dates are unimportant — but they do show how connected we are.

A dog that was found three weeks after the massive earthquake and tsunami hit Japan was reunited with her owner, who saw the pup on local news.

Kids living just outside the evacuation zone will be tested for cumulative radiation exposure.

Feel-good (in more way than one) underwear line PACT releases a new collection of organic cotton skivvies that support Architecture for Humanity's rebuilding ef

The massive tsunami generated by the March 2011 earthquake off the coast of northeastern Japan was a "merging tsunami" — a type of tsunami long thought to exi

In 2011, Japan was one of the most prepared countries in the world for a massive earthquake. Yet when a mega-quake hit Japan last March, sparking a huge tsunami

Scientists, engineers and telecommunications officials are in the early planning stages for a seafloor fiber-optic cable that would span the Pacific Ocean, and

OurAmazingPlanet reviews the strangest effects the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami had on our planet.