/tags/fossil-fuel fossil fuel en-US WLRN Fri, 30 Sep 2022 15:00:00 GMT /news/2022-09-30/research-shows-oil-field-flaring-emits-nearly-five-times-more-methane-than-expected Scientists took a dozen research flights over major U.S. oil and gas fields to sample flare emissions. They found more methane than was supposed to be there. Fri, 30 Sep 2022 15:00:00 GMT /news/2022-09-30/research-shows-oil-field-flaring-emits-nearly-five-times-more-methane-than-expected Laura Benshoff /news/2022-09-30/a-gas-tax-break-and-new-laws-take-effect-saturday-in-florida Prices at the pump should go down as part of a temporary gas-tax break for Florida drivers. In all, 27 new laws kick in this weekend. Fri, 30 Sep 2022 14:30:00 GMT /news/2022-09-30/a-gas-tax-break-and-new-laws-take-effect-saturday-in-florida The News Service of Florida /latin-america/2022-09-27/u-s-waives-federal-law-to-boost-diesel-supply-for-puerto-rico The U.S. government announced it would allow foreign diesel deliveries to Puerto Rico as it faces a dwindling supply of fuel nearly two weeks after Hurricane Fiona pummeled the U.S. territory. Wed, 28 Sep 2022 16:30:00 GMT /latin-america/2022-09-27/u-s-waives-federal-law-to-boost-diesel-supply-for-puerto-rico The Associated Press /news/2022-08-01/gas-prices-across-florida-fall-below-4-a-gallon-following-weeks-of-declines According to AAA, prices dropped an average of 17 cents last week and are down 96 cents since mid-June. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 12:10:08 GMT /news/2022-08-01/gas-prices-across-florida-fall-below-4-a-gallon-following-weeks-of-declines Carl Lisciandrello /news/2022-06-26/how-a-massive-refinery-shortage-is-contributing-to-high-gas-prices Oil refineries have lost capacity over recent years, making it nearly impossible to increase supply and stabilize gas prices at the pump. Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:47:38 GMT /news/2022-06-26/how-a-massive-refinery-shortage-is-contributing-to-high-gas-prices Brittany Cronin /local-news/2022-06-01/gas-prices-could-affect-storm-evacuations Record fuel prices could make many Floridians less willing to evacuate if they are threatened by hurricanes, the AAA auto club said. Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:55:42 GMT /local-news/2022-06-01/gas-prices-could-affect-storm-evacuations News Service of Florida /news/2022-05-18/eliminating-fossil-fuel-air-pollution-would-save-about-50-000-lives-study-finds Burning oil, coal and other fossil fuels releases plumes of tiny, dangerous particles. A new study estimates that eliminating that pollution would save about 50,000 lives in the U.S. each year. Wed, 18 May 2022 12:19:29 GMT /news/2022-05-18/eliminating-fossil-fuel-air-pollution-would-save-about-50-000-lives-study-finds Rebecca Hersher /news/2022-04-14/sellers-who-ship-through-amazon-will-see-a-new-5-fuel-and-inflation-surcharge The new fee doesn't apply to sellers who use third party delivery services or ship orders themselves. Inflation in the U.S. stands at a 40-year high. Thu, 14 Apr 2022 10:58:13 GMT /news/2022-04-14/sellers-who-ship-through-amazon-will-see-a-new-5-fuel-and-inflation-surcharge Joe Hernandez /2022-04-01/chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot-proposes-gift-cards-to-help-residents-pay-for-gas The proposal also includes transit cards that will help Illinois residents paying an average of $4.46 per gallon at the pump, compared to a national average of $4.23. Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:05:18 GMT /2022-04-01/chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot-proposes-gift-cards-to-help-residents-pay-for-gas Ayana Archie /2022-03-25/gas-prices-got-you-wanting-an-electric-or-hybrid-car-well-good-luck-finding-one Soaring gasoline prices have fueled increased demand for electric cars, hybrids and smaller gasoline-powered vehicles. But shoppers may not find much to choose from. Fri, 25 Mar 2022 09:19:00 GMT /2022-03-25/gas-prices-got-you-wanting-an-electric-or-hybrid-car-well-good-luck-finding-one Scott Horsley