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U.S. edging toward energy independence
Joel Patterson Feb 7, 2012
Thanks to new domestic sources and tough mileage standards, America is producing 81 percent of its own energy, according to a new report.
Sand rush splits a community
Laurie Stern Feb 21, 2012
How the discovery of a valuable commodity under the rolling hills of a rural Wisconsin community has pitted neighbor against neighbor.
Chinese company to invest in U.S. oil drilling
Rob Schmitz Jan 4, 2012
Sinopec will spend billions of dollars on a partnership to drill for natural gas in Ohio. The company is hoping to gain the needed expertise to grow the fracking industry in China.
After earthquakes, Ohio closes wells
Eve Troeh Mar 12, 2012
Ohio has temporarily banned drilling in some parts of the state, after a series of rare earthquakes including one that rocked Youngstown over the weekend.
PODCAST: Central Time takes center stage
Mary Dooe Jan 11, 2012
Today's Iowa caucuses mark the start of the 2012 election season. While the car brand Cadillac is expecting a strong year ahead, with a focus on becoming a global brand -- but Ford's Lincoln isn't going to be quite so lucky. Manufacturing hiring is finally picking up, but this time around companies are looking for more skilled workers. And Steve Chiotakis heads to the junk yard with Paddy Hirsch to understand junk bonds.
Earthquakes prompt Ohio fracking ban
Scott Tong Jan 3, 2012
Despite the environmental worries, most see no slowdown nationwide.
'Fracking' moves to the suburbs
Kirk Siegler Dec 27, 2011
As new technology allows drilling in unexpected places, oil and gas operations are moving into populated areas.
Colorado to decide on fracking disclosure
Eve Troeh Dec 13, 2011
The state will rule on whether oil and gas companies have to list all the chemicals they use to do hydraulic fracturing for natural gas. Environmentalists want them to disclose much more.
Poland hopes shale gas drilling spurs economic growth
Christopher Werth Dec 9, 2011
The Polish government wants to become a leader of shale gas extraction for the EU, but opponents are raising environmental concerns.
What's causing the steep rise in oil prices
Josh Brown Nov 16, 2011
The price of oil is up 20 percent over the last month, with prices today topping $100 a barrel. Why?
