Unsettled Science
Greens Are Their Own Worst Enemy

The NYT tried to clear up some misconceptions surrounding the “pause” in global warming. They missed that pause’s biggest effect.

Crude Economics
Saudis Now Saying Freeze Deal Is off Without Iran

The Saudi deputy crown prince told Bloomberg that he’ll only limit production if all other players do the same.

Signing Treaties
Paris Climate Agreement Not Yet a Done Deal

The U.S. and China announced they plan on signing the Paris treaty in a matter of weeks, but developing countries might not be so quick to join in.

Grid Connections
Wind Power Fights Back Against China

China’s wind industry is threatening to sue local provinces for curbing their ability to provide power to the grid.

Crude Economics
Rosneft “Plans” to Cut Output Ahead of Big Freeze Meeting

Russia’s largest state-owned oil firm reportedly intends to cut production ahead of the April 17th summit in Doha to map out a production freeze strategy.

Hail Shale
America’s Energy Resilience, Visualized

The U.S. shale industry has defied expectations and kept afloat, even with oil under $40 per barrel. This chart helps explain why:

Sooty Sales
China Prepares to Boost Coal Exports

Beijing’s plan to boost coal exports ought to remind clueless environmentalists that green goals are not a priority for China.

Shake Rattle and Oil
USGS Says Millions at Risk From Oil and Gas-Related Quakes

Seven million Americans live in areas of increased risk for seismic activity as a result of drilling, according to a new government survey.

Crude Economics
Saudi’s Gamble to Protect Market Share Isn’t Paying Off

Riyadh is ceding its share of some of its most important markets to other producers.

Not So Fast
Is the Fall In Chinese Emissions Being Exaggerated?

New research suggests Chinese emissions didn’t dip nearly as sharply last year as was previously reported.

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