British Airways’ New Machine Reduces Plane Delays

Using a mototok to push back airplanes has resulted in a 54 percent reduction in delays at Heathrow Airport.

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This new electric robot has reduced delays and curbed emissions — and is surprisingly easy to maneuver.

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Agency Issues Leases in Arctic Refuge

The Bureau of Land Management said it signed and issued leases on nine tracts.

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Canada Urges Biden Not to Cancel Oil Pipeline on First Day

Canadian officials want a chance to make the case for the Keystone XL.

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Oil Giant Withdraws from US Energy Lobbying Group

French oil and gas company Total said it disagrees with the American Petroleum Institute on climate-related policies.

Perry Nuclear Power Plant, North Perry, Ohio, May 20, 2005.

2 Nuke Plants, 1 Bribery Scandal, No Answers

Nearby residents are on edge over the fate of the plants.

In this photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, rescuers work at the site of a gold mine that suffered an explosion in Qixia in eastern China's Shandong Province, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021. Authorities have detained managers at a gold mine in eastern China where more than 20 workers have been trapped underground following an explosion Sunday.

Managers Detained as 22 Trapped in Mine for 3rd Day

More than 300 workers are seeking to clear obstructions while drilling a new shaft to reach the chamber and expel dangerous fumes.

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon during a press conference at the Kendrick Gallery in Cheyenne, March 21, 2019.

Wyoming Vows to Fight Any Biden Regulations on Energy

Gov. Mark Gordon said the state will push back against regulations that hinder development of fossil fuels.

The Mackinac Bridge seen from Mackinaw City, Mich., July 19, 2002.

Company Defies State's Demand to Shut Down Pipeline

Enbridge said it would continue to operate the oil pipeline through the Straits of Mackinac.

The solar cell created by the team is transparent, allowing its use in a wide range of applications.

How Tomorrow's Windows Will Generate Electricity

On the road to invisible solar panels.

Undated aerial photo of a herd of caribou in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska.

Judge Allows Oil, Gas Lease Sales in Alaska’s Arctic Refuge

It’s not clear what level of interest there might be among companies in drilling in the area.

Massachusetts Plans for Zero Emissions by 2050

The proposal, in part, would require all new cars sold in the state to be electric by 2035.

A firefighter sprays foam on a burning, derailed train car Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, in Custer, Wash. Officials say seven train cars carrying crude oil derailed and five caught fire north of Seattle and close to the Canadian border. Whatcom County officials said the derailment occurred in the downtown Custer area, where streets were closed and evacuations ordered during a large fire response.

Derailed Crude Train Catches Fire North of Seattle

Two people were on board the train that was headed to a Phillips 66 refinery.

Animation from simulation demonstrating the dynamics of a CAT-coated flexible sheet in H2O2 solution.

Shifting Gears Toward Chemical Machines

Engineers build chemically driven wheels that "morph" into gears to perform mechanical work.