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Obama vs. Romney 101: 7 ways they differ on energy issues
Both President Obama and Mitt Romney claim to want to expand America’s access to conventional fuels and green energy. But their energy plans have very different flavors.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 04/20
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In Pictures: Gulf oil spill one year later
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 04/01
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In Pictures: Space photos of the day: Pollution
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/23
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Has BP oil spill canceled summer on the Gulf Coast?
Cancellations rates have reached 80 percent at vacation properties along some parts of the Gulf Coast, including Pensacola Beach, due to the BP oil spill. Summer just isn't the same if you can't go in the water, tourists say.
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Gulf oil spill worsened by robot collision
Gulf oil spill: A undersea collision involving one of the robots used in the BP gulf oil spill containment effort allowed more oil to gush unchecked into Gulf waters.
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Offshore drilling: Judge who lifted moratorium has oil interests
Offshore drilling: Judge Martin Feldman, who overturned the government's moratorium on offshore drilling for oil, has reported owning stock in Transocean Ltd, the company that owned the Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling rig which exploded and sank in the Gulf of Mexico over two months ago.
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Gulf oil spill: Judge slams Obama's drilling moratorium, blocks it
The judge said the federal report that led to the drilling moratorium didn't 'explicitly justify' a ban. Some independent engineers who reviewed the report agree. The administration will appeal.
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Oil drilling ban has Transocean boss Steven Newman criticizing Obama
Oil drilling ban in the Gulf of Mexico has Transocean president Steven Newman upset with the Obama administration.
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Louisiana backs oil industry, wants drilling moratorium thrown out
Louisiana is supporting a lawsuit to overturn the six-month moratorium on deep-water drilling. The ban could cost the local oil industry as much as $330 million a month, the state says.
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Offshore oil drilling protest: Companies tell judge 'no more'
Offshore oil drilling moratorium could cost Louisiana thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in lost wages, according to one company.
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After BP oil spill, 'peak' oil seems nearer than ever
Without alternative supplies of energy to offset it, a decline in oil production would send shock waves through the world, rattling economies and politics alike.
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BP oil spill: How will it affect the Obama presidency?
Even if Obama has not received high marks for his handling of the BP oil spill, it remains but one of many elements that voters consider when asked their views of his job performance.
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BP oil spill has cost company $2 billion so far
BP oil spill has reached the $2 billion mark in claims paid out and the containment and cleanup effort in the Gulf of Mexico, so far.
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Gulf oil spill: Mr. President, the problem isn't just MMS
The Gulf oil spill has focused attention on the Minerals Management Service (MMS). But President Obama's disregard of the environment is more important.
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A yachting trip? The 10 worst BP gaffes in Gulf oil spill.
BP Chief Executive Tony Hayward attended a yachting race in England yesterday. It was just the latest BP public relations gaffe in the Gulf oil spill. Here are 10 of the worst.
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BP CEO Tony Hayward attends glitzy yacht race; Gulf residents infuriated
BP CEO Tony Hayward spent part of his Saturday at a yacht race in England while some in U.S. have seen their livelihoods ruined by the massive two-month oil spill.
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Jones Act: Maritime politics strain Gulf oil spill cleanup
Pressure is building for President Obama to lift a 1920 protectionist law so that high-tech foreign oil skimmers can help with the Gulf oil spill. Why are 1,500 available US oil skimmers not on the scene?
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Gulf oil spill: Will Obama bring it up at the G8, G20 meetings?
Several nations that will be represented at the G8 and G20 have deepwater drilling off their shorelines. So they have an interest in hearing any remarks from Obama about the Gulf oil spill.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/18
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Gulf oil spill plumes: what is known so far
Scientists have found evidence of at least two undersea plumes from the Gulf oil spill. The plumes appear to be diluted, but still a threat to the foundations of the Gulf food chain.
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As oil firms grow, response may slow to crises like Gulf oil spill
Shortly before the Deepwater Horizon blowout, Halliburton bought an oil spill prevention firm. The oil-services industry is consolidating, which is not necessarily good news for quality, experts say.
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Gulf gas: BP oil spill increases methane in Gulf waters
Gulf gas: The BP oil spill has increased the amount of methane gas in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, with the potential of creating 'dead zones' for fish and other aquatic wildlife.
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Five crucial moves by BP: Did they lead to Gulf oil spill disaster?
In a hearing Thursday, House Democrats investigating the disaster suggested that BP made five cost-saving decisions that might have contributed to the Gulf oil spill.
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BP CEO Tony Hayward accused of 'kicking can down the road' at House subcommittee
BP CEO Tony Hayward insisted Thursday he was "devastated" by the BP oil spill and denied shunning tough questions from a House subcommittee.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/17
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America's 'small people' and BP's gaffe-prone Gulf oil spill response
The Gulf oil spill has exposed both linguistic and cultural chasms between America and Europe. BP's Swedish chairman Carl-Henric Svanberg apologized for calling Gulf residents 'small people.'
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Hayward testimony: BP contrite, but not ready to take all blame
BP CEO Tony Hayward, testifying Thursday in Congress about the Gulf oil spill, said other firms are involved and it's too soon to assign blame. Lawmaker cites BP 'complacency' toward safety.
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