“Flares are an essential part of a refinery’s integrated, engineered safety systems, which are designed to safely manage ...

Studies show prolonged exposure to poor air quality increases the risk of chronic conditions such as asthma and ...

University of Maryland researchers just concluded that hydraulic fracturing – the process of shaking oil and gas free from below – could endanger the health of nearby residents by ...

Reducing sulfur in the air may inadvertently increase natural emissions of methane from wetlands such as peatlands and swamps ...

Hundreds of earthquakes have been detected beneath Mount Spurr in the past week, increasing the odds of an eruption at the ...

MANILA, Philippines — Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island released an increased amount of sulfur dioxide on Wednesday (February 5). The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs ...

Xcel Energy has converted its coal-fired Harrington Generating Station in Potter County, Texas to natural gas, following an ...

M. PATRICK / U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY Lava spewed out of the northern vent at Kilauea’s summit Tuesday morning. M. PATRICK / ...