Enviro-Mental
What’s Wrong with Fossil Fuel Divestment

The fossil fuel divestment movement is riddled with inconsistencies. Is it any wonder that greens are captivated by it?

Still Boondogglin'
Hillary Embraces Disastrous Biofuel Policy

Secretary Clinton showed support for corn ethanol this week, but the policy’s merits (or rather, lack thereof) are more troubling than her “flip-flop.”

A Misunderstanding
The Unsettling Science of Climate Change

Scientists are tripping over themselves trying to explain the slowdown in global warming. So much for “settled science”.

Reactor Revival
Japan’s Nuclear Restart Hits Snag

Japanese citizens won a court ruling stopping two nuclear reactors from restarting. The island nation has few good energy options.

Window Dressing
China Reaping Strategic Benefits from “Green” Policies

Just as planned, China’s environmentally-friendly policies are shoring up its energy security and cutting down on social unrest.

Buying Smarter
Gazprom Warns Against Proposed European Energy Union

Gazprom’s CEO warned this week that moving to a single EU gas price would mean more expensive supplies.

Eco-Problems
Pollution Leads to Riots, Chinese Report Warns

Chinese government-backed researchers issue a warning that pollution can lead to social unrest.

Crude Economics
Iran Unhappy With OPEC Inaction

Iran intends to boost oil output, but it also wants the rest of OPEC to make some cuts.

Hail Shale
How Fracking Is Saving You Gas Money

U.S. gas will cost on average $0.96 less in 2015, saving the average household roughly $700. Thank you, fracking.

"Peak" Oil?
An Elephant Under England?

A small oil explorer claims to have found as many as 100 billion barrels of crude in southern England.

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