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Inside the Boom

Emily Guerin came to North Dakota for the same reason as everyone else – to find work related to the huge oil boom transforming the state. This is an occasional series on her experiences living the boom.

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What Do Energy States Want From Donald Trump?

By Leigh Paterson | May 25, 2016

When it comes to energy, Donald Trump has left a lot to the imagination. But today he’s traveling to Bismarck, ND to address energy industry professionals from all across the country. Inside Energy’s Leigh Paterson reports.

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5 Things I Learned About Managing My Money From Covering The Oil Bust

By Emily Guerin | December 16, 2015

Over the past year, I’ve gotten a lot of unexpected financial advice while covering the oil bust. So I’m passing those tips along to you.

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Inside The Boom: Lawyers, Oil Workers And Me

By Emily Guerin | June 19, 2015

Even though I look different than most oilfield workers, we’re all here for the same reason.

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Inside the Boom: I Can’t Escape It!

By Emily Guerin | May 22, 2015

Looking at crude oil and shale cores at the North Dakota Heritage Center.

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Inside The Boom: A BBQ With Bakken Crude

By Emily Guerin | May 1, 2015

Bringing a bottle of Bakken crude oil to a barbecue.

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Ran Off The Rig: An Oil Worker’s Diary

By Neil LaRubbio | March 25, 2015

Oil worker Neil LaRubbio documents what it’s like to be on the inside as oil prices plummet.

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Inside the Boom: Radioactive Waste In My Spare Bedroom

By Emily Guerin | February 6, 2015

As a reporter, Emily Guerin often takes the oilfield home with her. But a recent incident took this to a new — and very literal — level.

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Inside The Boom: Women Only!

By Emily Guerin | December 29, 2014

North Dakota is one of the only places in the country where there’s a line for the men’s room.

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Inside the Boom: Picking My Fracking-Themed Roller Derby Name

By Emily Guerin | December 12, 2014

How I picked an oil-and-gas-themed roller derby name.

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A collaborative journalism initiative among public media, with roots in CO, WY, and ND. Funded by a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, our mission is to create a more informed public on energy issues by inspiring community conversations. Learn more about how Inside Energy is funded.

Energy According To Trump

  • Invisible Leaks: Where “Clean” Natural Gas Falls Short

    A natural gas boom in the U.S. is changing the power sector in the country. It's credited with bringing down American carbon dioxide emissions more than any other factor. But, one difficult to control component of the natural gas industry threatens to undermine those gains.

  • Tax Reform’s Impact On Western Energy

    Tax reform is going to impact renewables, oil and gas, and energy overall in the western U.S. Now that the President has signed the final tax bill into law, what does it mean for western energy? Inside Energy helps unpack.

  • Trump Administration’s Slow But Sure Energy Dominance Agenda

    President Trump campaigned on a platform to make American energy great again. "We're loaded," he said, at a 2016 campaign appearance in North Dakota, referring to fossil fuel reserves. By unleashing those reserves and slashing regulations, Trump promised, he would usher in an era of "energy independence" and, ultimately, American energy dominance. In fact, on energy and environment, Trump is slowly making headway on those goals, with help from a trio of powerful and like-minded cabinet members.

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The Oilfield Spills Problem

  • Lightning And Oil Country: A Volatile Mix

    Thunderstorms are a regular occurrence on the prairie, but when they roll through oil country, they can wreak havoc hitting wastewater disposal sites.

  • A Toxic Legacy: North Dakota Looks To Clean Up Old Oilfield Waste

    Salty wastewater from oil wells was once dumped into pits dug into farmers' fields. Over the years, it seeped into neighboring land, rendering it infertile. Decades later, North Dakota's left wondering how to clean up this toxic legacy.

  • Maps Zero In On Oilfield Waste Spills, Disposal Sites

    Do you live near an oilfield waste disposal site? Has a spill occurred near you? Maps from the Western Organization of Resource Councils show these locations in several western states.

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