Topic: Exxon Mobil Corporation

Funds tighten for fighting AIDS and malaria worldwide

Global health leaders are urging the Obama administration to make up a deepening shortfall.

Greens mixed on Obama's Interior, Agriculture picks

Barack Obama announced two more cabinet picks Wednesday – former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack for Agriculture secretary and Colorado Senator Ken Salazar for Interior secretary – drawing both praise and criticism from environmental groups.

Obama's green team

At a news conference in Chicago Monday, Barack Obama announced many of his energy and environment appointees, a team that many say signals a sharp break from Bush administration policies toward pollution, wildlife, clean energy, and climate change.

Oil industry adjusts to lower prices

But some wildcatters pack up their drill bits as the exploration rush has cooled.

Will cheaper gas nix energy reforms?

If prices keep dropping, the next president may find it harder to ease the US off foreign oil.

McCain throws plumber at Obama in final debate

Fed makes boldest move yet

The central bank plans to buy debt directly from companies for the first time in decades.

High stakes in Canada’s vast oil-sands fields

Trillions of dollars’ worth of oil are present, but the environmental costs are high, too – and growing.

What's in the House offshore-drilling bill?

The House of Representatives approved a bill Tuesday night that would relax the federal ban on offshore drilling and try to expand renewable energy. Here's a breakdown.

Biden emerges as pitbull - tears into McCain

'Outsiders’ guide to understanding Alaska's politics and peculiarities

With Gov. Sarah Palin’s sudden elevation to the GOP ticket, the world tries to fathom the 49th state – its sourdoughs and cheechakos, boomers and greenies. A moon at noon?

Vietnam protests hawkish Chinese Web postings

Chinese officials have confirmed that plans posted online for an invasion of Vietnam do not reflect Beijing's official position. But the postings are heightening tensions at a time when China seeks to gain control of oil-rich regions in the South China Sea.

Sarah Palin, McCain's pick, forged maverick political path in Alaska

The GOP's surprise vice-presidential nominee brings a fresh face to the '08 race.

The race to fill your tank with wax paper, grass clippings, and wood chips

Ethanol producers, backed by major investors, say a wide range of materials soon could power your car.

Four offshore-drilling myths

There's a lot of misinformation out there about offshore drilling. I hope this post will help clear the air.

Indonesia struggles to capitalize on its oil

OPEC's only Asian member, it has failed to meet its production quota and is quitting the cartel this year.

Top 10 ways to know when the economy is really bad

Your neighbor starts to grow corn for ethanol and service stations sell gas by the pint.

Iraq opens door to foreign bidding to increase oil output

Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and Shell are among the prequalified companies vying for contracts.

A less deferential high court

Key decisions of this term show a willingness of some justices to reject political leaders' judgments.

Alaskans call oil-spill payment 'tragic'

The Supreme Court cut Exxon's payment far more than many residents had expected.

High court slashes Exxon Valdez oil spill damages

The ruling, a victory for Exxon, reduced the $2.5 billion punitive damages to about $500 million.

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ExxonMobil cuts off funding to (some) climate deniers

ExxonMobil facing shareholder revolt over global warming