crude oil
Obama Has Officially Axed the Keystone XL Pipeline Plan
On Friday, the president said "shipping dirtier crude oil into our country would not increase America's energy security."
Why ‘Punk Archeologists’ Are Heading to North Dakota
Researchers are studying the "man camps" that sprang up after the oil boom as if they're part of an ancient dig site.
Azerbaijan Is Trying to Attract Tourism with Its Crude Oil Spas
While getting your crude oil all over the place is usually frowned upon, there's one town in Azerbaijan that's tied its fortune to dunking tourists in the stuff.
In the Heart of Canada's Oil Country, a Mixture of Uncertainty and Relief
Fort McMurray has reached an almost mythical status among Canadians as the hub of the oil sands industry. The plummeting price of crude has forced this boom town to slow down.
The US Government Announced New Rules for 'Bomb Trains' — and No One's Happy
Despite a string of sometimes deadly explosions, the US Department of Transportation will allow the rail industry to transport crude oil in aging tanker cars for another two years.
Video Footage Shows Massive Explosion After West Virginia 'Bomb Train' Derailment
A 109-car train carry crude oil from North Dakota's Bakken region derailed on Monday, setting off an explosion and forcing authorities to evacuate residents living in the town of Mount Carbon.
New Safety Rules for 'Bomb Trains' Under White House Review
The review is essentially the last step in the regulatory process, and environmental groups are worried that the rules remain insufficient for preventing potentially catastrophic accidents.
Sweet Crude: Photographing an Oil Boom Town
The recent oil boom has transformed practically every aspect of Williston, North Dakota, and the surrounding area.
Cocaine & Crude (Full Length)
We sent Suroosh Alvi to Mexico to meet the drug cartels that are now stealing the country's oil.
Cocaine & Crude (Part 3)
In part 3, we visit Texmelucan, a city devastated by an illegal oil tap explosion in 2010.
Cocaine & Crude (Part 1)
VICE News sent Suroosh Alvi to Mexico to meet the drug cartels who are now stealing the country's oil.
Bomb Trains: The Crude Gamble of Oil by Rail
Oil trains charging through North America are derailing and exploding, resulting in severe environmental damage and human casualties.