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Exxon Mobil’s Rex Tillerson Is Secretary Of State: Is This Vladimir Putin’s Reward For Russia’s Intervention On The US Election?

By Archer Ferguson - Dec 12, 2016 03:10 AM EST

There is no final CIA review submitted to the White House. Russia’s intervention remains a speculation and Rex Tillerson’s appointment is clear for any allegation.

ISIS made $500 Million from Oil Sales, U.S. Official Reports

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 11, 2015 02:15 PM EST

The Islamic State made at least $500 million from black market sales of oil, a U.S. Treasury Official reported on Thursday.

ISIS Takes Last Oilfield in Syrian Government Control

By Dustin Braden - Sep 07, 2015 12:12 PM EDT

The Islamic State took control of the last oil field that was under the control of the Syrian government just as Russia seems to be stepping up its efforts to support its ally Bashar al Assad.

Exxon Knew About Global Warming 7 Years Before Everyone Else, Funded Deniers Anyway

By Dustin M Braden - Jul 08, 2015 06:55 PM EDT

A newly discovered email shows that Exxon knew about climate change at least 7 years before the rest of the world learned about the issue, and continued to pay people to deny its existence for the next 30 years.

Oil Drilling Blamed for Rocketing Eathquake Rates in Oklahoma

By Peter R - Jun 19, 2015 10:50 AM EDT

Seismic events increased manifold in recent years. Researchers have attributed this to increased disposal of waste water obtained when drilling for oil and natural gas.

Kurds Threaten to Withhold Oil, Coalition Airstrikes in Iraq Continue

By Dustin M Braden - Feb 16, 2015 11:48 AM EST

A political stand off between the Kurdish Regional Government and the central Iraqi government in Baghdad is threatening to distract from the battle against the Islamic State as coalition forces continue their campaign of air assaults.

US to Takes Steps to Boost Exports of Oil

By Dustin M Braden - Dec 31, 2014 12:00 PM EST

As prices of oil continue to drop, the Obama Administration threw a bone to domestic oil producers by allowing the export of lightly refined oil collected in the United States, reversing a ban on oil exports in place since the 1970s.

New York will Ban Fracking due to Health Risks

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 18, 2014 10:30 AM EST

New York state has decided to ban fracking after a health report revealed several risks involved with the process.

Iraqi Gov't, Kurds Reach Agreement on Oil, Arms

By Dustin M Braden - Dec 02, 2014 04:29 PM EST

The Iraqi government and the country's Kurds have reached an important agreement on oil revenues and plans to fight the Islamic State, boosting hopes that the group can eventually be defeated.

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