Tag: "oil"
Side Trips from Interstate 5: Kettleman Hills
This side trip takes you into the quiet range of hills that runs along the freeway south of Coalinga.
Post on Feb 28, 2013 by Andrew Alden from QUEST Northern California
Fracking in Urban Oilfields: A New Study Sparks More Debate
A rigorous study shows that fracking is unharmful when the stakes are high. Not much should be made of it.
Post on Oct 11, 2012 by Andrew Alden from QUEST Northern California
The Fungus Among Us Could Help Clean Oily Soil
There’s more to fungi than just mushrooms. Buried in the soil live large fiber networks of fungi. And these fibrous microbes might be able to help clean up polluted soil.
Post on Jun 06, 2012 by Melissae Fellet from QUEST Northern California
Fracking in California: Any Cause For Concern?
California oil producers use hydraulic fracturing to goose more oil out of old wells. The benefit is clear, but the costs are too unclear for comfort.
Post on Apr 12, 2012 by Andrew Alden from QUEST Northern California
Side Trips from Interstate 5: Coalinga Country
No one likes the huge cattle feedlot north of Coalinga. Take this geological side trip and avoid the smell entirely.
Post on Apr 05, 2012 by Andrew Alden from QUEST Northern California
Algae…Soylent Green…and the Future of Biofuel
Can a renewable plant really replace crude oil? Find out how algae is becoming the fuel of the future — grown like a farm crop.
Post on Dec 19, 2011 by Gary Hochman from QUEST Nebraska
Petroleum in the Bay Area
California's early oil districts included Half Moon Bay and the Santa Cruz Mountains. You can still find oil and gas around these parts.
Post on Jul 14, 2011 by Andrew Alden from QUEST Northern California
Post on May 28, 2010 by Jim Gunshinan
When the Sun Don't Shine and the Wind Don't Blow
In a world energy landscape dominated by coal, gas, oil, and nuclear, renewable energy sources such as wind and solar don't stand a chance if we can't find a way to store energy when the sun doesn't shine and the wind doesn't blow.
Post on Jan 08, 2010 by Jim Gunshinan
An Optimistic Look Forward at Energy Policy
Home Energy Magazine looks back at the past several decades of energy policy in America, and looks ahead to what may come. Here's a sneak preview of some of what we're thinking.
Post on Apr 03, 2009 by Jim Gunshinan
Reporter's Notes: Oil Spill Anniversary
November is the month when thousands of migratory birds on the Pacific Flyway make their stop in the San Francisco Bay Area. It's also the month when herring arrive in the Bay in gigantic schools – tons and tons of the tiny fish. And November's the month last year when the Cosco Busan crashed, leaking 53,000 gallons of black goo into San Francisco Bay.
Post on Oct 31, 2008 by David Gorn
Chevron's Plans
Richmond city officials are expected to approve a controversial upgrade to the Chevron refinery plant. Quest reports on the decision and explores the debate around Chevron's billion dollar proposal. You may listen to the "Chevron's Plans" Radio report online, as well as find additional links and resources. Amy Standen is a Reporter for QUEST and [...]
Post on Mar 21, 2008 by Amy Standen
