Oil

But on the upside, it could mean lower gas prices at the pump

Oil from the Canadian oil sands has become big business in the Midwest, boosting the economy by creating jobs. But some say those jobs come at a cost.

Some have been spinning off their refining operations to avoid taking a hit for crude costs they can't pass on

A distracted Congress votes today on whether to push a controversial oil pipeline through the approval process.

This final note today. Just 'cause we haven't touched on oil in a while: crude closed up today just over $98 a barrel….

In the wake of the recent Exxon oil spill in the Yellowstone River and last year's BP spill, lawmakers will meet to dissect rules and decide on approving a new pipeline.

A study from accounting firm KPMG urges a close look at fossil fuel risks.

Exxon's oil is sullying fields and contaminating water as far as 400 miles downstream.

Regulators and communities want better oil spill cleanup plans that reflect actual worst case scenarios.