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Fortune 500: Top 10 companies in 2013
Fortune has released its annual list of the largest corporations in the United States, and there were a few notable changes in this year’s group. Here are the Top 10.
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Five energy challenges for Venezuela
With the passing of Hugo Chávez, the issue of what Venezuela chooses to do with its oil moves to center stage for the energy industry – and for environmentalists. Here are five energy challenges that Venezuela will have to face.
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4 smart ways to rebuild after superstorm Sandy
Early estimates of the damage from superstorm Sandy are staggering. In the days ahead, once people's immediate needs are met, we must focus on rebuilding. It is increasingly clear that rebuilding efforts must consider the following four points.
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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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Mexico's high-stakes presidential vote: 4 questions answered
The next Mexican president will inherit a country torn by drug violence. Tackling deep-seated democratic and economic challenges is key to progress.
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Current timeline to shut down Gulf of Mexico oil spill: three months
Federal officials gave a sobering appraisal of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill Sunday, with Interior Secretary Ken Salazar saying 'ultimate relief' was 90 days away.
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Irked by BP, Gulf of Mexico towns mull Plan B to halt oil spill
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is drafting his own plan with parish leaders to combat the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. The goal is to build a 'second line of defense' to protect vital wetlands.
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Oil spill's human impact: Oil and fish define south Louisiana's working life
Whether it's fish and shrimp or oil and gas, working on the water is a way of life for many people. But that life could change now with the massive Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
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C'mon, how big is the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, really?
Official estimates for the flow of oil out of the Deepwater Horizon well may be just a drop in the bucket. Critics call for release of worst-case scenario data to describe the oil spill disaster.
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Gulf of Mexico oil spill: Once again, US military gets the call
Over the years, the Pentagon has played an increasing role in disaster assistance, and the Gulf of Mexico oil spill is no exception. Is it too much when the US military is fighting two wars?
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Experts: Most of Gulf of Mexico oil spill won't be cleaned up
Despite BP's efforts, only a small percentage of the oil from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill will be cleaned up, say experts.
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Gulf of Mexico oil spill imperils Obama's offshore drilling plan
President Obama's plan to open new swaths of coastline to offshore drilling is being questioned anew in light of the potentially disastrous Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Politics of the pending climate-energy bill may be affected, too.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 04/30
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Oil spill: Gulf of Mexico disaster holds big liabilities for BP
The firm is spending about $6 million a day to contain the oil spill. Gulf of Mexico expenses associated with the oil rig explosion could eventually cost BP more than $3 billion.
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Endangered sea turtles washing up on coast
Scientists are investigating why endangered sea turtles are washing up on the Gulf Coast.
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Innovative, experimental technique may be used in Gulf oil spill cleanup
Gulf oil spill cleanup: If technique is approved, it will be the first time in U.S. history that oil dispersant will applied at the subsea source of a spill.
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Prices at gas pump ticking up ahead of Memorial Day travel
On average, drivers are paying $2.88 a gallon at the gas pump. Gas prices are expected to continue rising because of high oil prices.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 04/29
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Oil spill: What is the threat to Gulf of Mexico seafood?
The Gulf of Mexico seafood industry is insisting that the oil spill has caused no major damage yet. But if nursery grounds are harmed, the impact could be serious.
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Oil spill serves as testing ground for futuristic high-tech cleanups
Although cleanup methods for the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico are still somewhat low-tech, high-tech solutions are on the way.
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In Pictures: Louisiana oil spill
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Gulf of Mexico oil spill: How bad is it?
The oil spill that resulted from the explosion and sinking of an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico last week is becoming more worrying as it continues to spread and efforts at stemming the flow of the leaking oil are being met with difficulties.
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Oil spill: Gulf of Mexico burn is last-ditch effort to stop landfall
To contain the oil spill, Gulf of Mexico slicks will be set alight. The hope is that this will stop the oil spill before it hits land. But oil burns are a sign that other efforts have failed.
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Oil spill: prayer's effective response
A Christian Science perspective.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 04/27
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Oil spill: Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Horizon slick can be seen from space
Oil spill: Gulf of Mexico spill has been seen by a NASA satellite as the slick expands from the site of last week's Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion.
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Oil spill: Gulf of Mexico disaster 'growing by the moment'
The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has tripled in size in 24 hours. Company officials remain confident that they can contain it before it hits land, but environmentalists are increasingly doubtful.
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Spread of Gulf oil spill puts fragile Louisiana Coast on alert
The oil spill issuing from the sunken oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico is not yet an immediate threat to the Louisiana coast. But the longer it spreads, the greater the risk to the fragile ecosystem.
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Efforts to shut down leak at Deepwater Horizon oil rig continue
The ecosystem of the Gulf Coast is at risk as an estimated 42,000 gallons of oil are leaked per day.
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Oil rig explosion unmasks 'dangerous myth' of safety, lawmakers say
The Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion comes three weeks after the Obama administration proposed opening up parts of the Gulf for deepwater exploration. Two Democratic senators are raising broader safety concerns.
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