Clean Power Plan
Why a SCOTUS Decision Imperils the Paris Climate Deal

The Obama administrations keystone climate change regulation was put on hold by the Supreme Court this week.

Crude Economics
Pinch Yourself—a Gallon of Gas for Less than a Buck?

Thanks to today’s bearish oil market, many Midwestern drivers could soon be paying less than $1 per gallon of gas.

Frack Baby Frack
Shale’s Not Done Booming

America stands to produce twice as much oil from shale by the 2030s, according to a new report.

Crude Economics
Is China Hitting Peak Oil?

China’s oil production is expected to fall this year. That’s good news for world peace.

Coming Together
Brussels Moves to Counter Gazprom

Brussels is releasing new proposals to craft a coherent EU-wide energy strategy—a direct response to Gazprom’s grip on the continent.

Biomass
Why Japan Wants to Fell and Burn Its Forests

Japan hopes to use its forests as a domestic energy resource, but let’s not kid ourselves: This is no grand green solution.

Biofuel Boondoggle
America’s Biggest Corn Ethanol Producer Rethinking Future

Cheap oil and waning political support have the top U.S. corn ethanol producer reevaluating the industry.

Both Eyes on Legacy
Obama Moves to Secure Green Legacy with $10 Oil Tax

President Obama wants to tax U.S. oil firms $10 for every barrel of oil they produce. The timing should tell you something about how serious a strategy it is.

Fracking Fears
Why British Shale Could Fail Where America’s Succeeded

British public opinion appears unfriendly to fracking. Why mineral rights—or a lack thereof—matter:

Hail Shale
Lone Star Shale Producers Defy OPEC

Texas shale companies are doing what no one thought they could: staying profitable at $32 per barrel oil.

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