Paging Goldilocks
Europols Want to Dilute an Already Worthless Carbon Market

A glut of free credits and sluggish economic growth have made the EU’s carbon market worthless, yet some lawmakers want to give away more.

Biofuel Boondoggle
We’ve Hit the Blend Wall

Nearly all American gasoline is blended with 10 percent ethanol.

Frack Baby Frack
How Cheap Energy Helps American Families

Falling oil and gas prices are lowering the cost of living for millions of Americans.

Crude Economics
A New Oil Equilibrium

Near-record OPEC production in April put a quick end to oil’s price rally.

Good Green News
Can Recycling Carbon Solve Climate Change?

Researchers are looking at ways to recycle carbon—potentially as a new fuel—to make its capture more profitable.

Pipeline Politics
Nord Stream Divides Opinion, Inside Germany and Out

A top German politician in Angela Merkel’s ruling coalition had some harsh words for the proposed Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

Hail Shale
American Net Natural Gas Imports Hit 29 Year Low

America’s net imports of natural gas last year were lower than at any point since 1986.

Green Climate Fund
Do We Know How to Smartly Spend Climate Cash?

Green investments have a dismal track record in generating big eco-returns per dollar spent.

Untapped Potential
Fracking Support Withers in the UK

Support for fracking in the UK is falling while opposition to the drilling practice grows.

Latin Lefty Meltdown
Bargain Oil Is Crushing Venezuela

Oil is more than $70 cheaper per barrel than Venezuela needs it to be to balance the national budget.

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