Cheap Heat
Shale Is Making It Cheapter to Heat Homes This Winter

Americans are saving on heating bills this winter. Shale deserves plenty of credit.

Shale Gas Goes Global
US Entering a Rapidly Changing Global LNG Market

The global LNG market underwent some big shifts last year. Here’s what that means for US exports.

Fill 'Er Up
Gas Prices Fall to Six Year Low

America’s average gas price fell below $2 for the first time since March 2009, according to new EIA data.

US Oil Goes Global
First US Crude Exports in 40 Years Cross the Atlantic

Two tankers loaded with U.S. crude are well on their way to European ports following the end of a ban on oil exports.

Crude Economics
Solar Stocks Plunge Alongside Oil Prices

Solar stocks are sliding right alongside global oil prices. Cheap crude makes it harder for renewables to thrive.

Watching the Boats Go By
LNG Exports Salvage Scuppered Tugboat Fleet

A fleet of tugboats initially commissioned to help import LNG is now starting to escort American LNG exports.

Crude Economics
Brace Yourself (Further): We Could See $20 Oil

Oil prices are flirting with sub-$30 levels, but they may not stop there.

Hail Shale
American LNG Exports Make Their Debut

The first shipments of U.S. LNG are leaving a Louisiana plant this week. Analysts say America is poised to be the third-biggest exporter by 2020.

Crude Economics
As North Sea Oil Falls, Scotland Hardest Hit

North Sea oil production is being crunched by bargain crude prices, and Scotland is looking like the big loser.

Feeding the Future
Why We Need GMOs

“Extreme weather” decimated cereal crops over the past 50 years. GMOs can help stop that from happening in the future.

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