Crude Economics
Price Plunge Stunts African Oil Output

Africa’s oil prospects look a lot dimmer today than they did when crude was trading above $110 per barrel.

Gas Glut
A Sated China is Bad News for US LNG

China won’t be snatching up U.S. LNG anytime soon. It’s a decidedly bad time to be in the business of selling hydrocarbons.

Known Unknowns
Antarctica Isn’t Melting as Fast as We Thought

A new study says Antarctic ice melting projections were off by as much as an order of magnitude.

The Paris Summit
US Senate Sends the World a Climate Message

The Senate sent two powerful and unmistakable messages to climate negotiators this week: Don’t expect U.S. cooperation.

Widening Fissures
OPEC Can’t Come Up with a Plan

Divisions within the petrostate cartel are bogging down talks meant to sketch out a long-term strategy.

Eco-Friendly Fracking
Shale Makes US a Global Green Leader

Shale gas—not wind or solar energy—is responsible for America’s energy-related emissions drop in recent years.

Crude Economics
Wall Street Won’t Abandon U.S. Shale

American frackers secured more financing from lenders than expected during routine readjustments this week.

Gloom and Crude
Moscow Puts Brave Face on Grim Oil Outlook

Sanctions and cheap prices are creating a terrifying oil outlook for the Kremlin. Flagging oil production is an economic, energy, and national security concern all at once.

Crude Economics
OPEC Selling Oil at Six-Year Low

The oil cartel is selling its crude for less than $40 per barrel, the first time that’s happened this decade.

Chasing Consensus
What Lies Ahead for the Paris Climate Summit

France will cancel planned marches and concerts surrounding the impending Paris climate summit, keeping the focus purely on talks.

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