Shake Rattle and Oil
Fracking’s Earthquake Problem, and How to Tackle It

Research has linked Oklahoma’s oil and gas industry with an uptick in earthquakes. Smart regulation is needed.

Crude Economics
Iran Deal Tests OPEC’s Breaking Point

Lifting Western sanctions will boost Iranian oil production and further depress prices. How will OPEC respond?

Turning East
When the Going Gets Tough, Russia Turns to China

Rosneft is struggling under Western sanctions. Beijing can help, but it can’t solve all of Moscow’s energy problems.

A Green Dream Deferred
Modi Snubs Global Climate Treaty Movement

India’s insistence on its right to grow may be the biggest obstacle for Global Climate Treaty negotiations later this year.

It's Good to Be the King
US Still World’s Biggest Oil and Gas Producer

American oil and gas production outstripped all comers in 2014, including petrostates like Russia and Saudi Arabia.

Texas Toast?
Trouble Looms for the Lone Star State

Texas was riding high on shale, but the oil price plunge is producing some worrying numbers in the Lone Star state.

Enviro-Mental
Germany Snubs Fracking

Berlin moved against fracking this week, but its renewables won’t save it from Gazprom.

Crude Economics
Moscow Sets Oil-Output Record

Russia produced more oil last month than it has at any point during the post-Soviet era.

Bargain Hunting
Ukraine Inks Cushy New Gas Deal

Kyiv just signed a new three-month Russian gas deal with a fairly steep price discount, but Russia still retains its long-term leverage.

Still Boondogglin'
Green Europe Moves Against “Green” Biofuels

The EU has reached a tentative deal to limit the use of crop-based biofuels. Are you paying attention, Washington?

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