Biomimicry
Making a Better Leaf

Researchers are working on a “leaf” that can produce energy while storing carbon.

To Frack or Not to Frack
Will 2017 Be the Year the UK Finally Embraces Shale?

Another UK company is going ahead with plans to drill exploratory shale wells in Britain.

Algae Whiz
Growing a Better Biodiesel

Chilean researchers are making biodiesel from algae—a biofuel that’s actually green.

The North American Energy Boom
North America Is Making OPEC Irrelevant

Canada and the United States are hamstringing OPEC’s abilities to affect the global oil market.

Crude Economics
What OPEC Is Up Against

These days, shale producers are doing more to affect market prices than petrostates.

Enviro-Hypocrisy
Japan Doesn’t Have a Chance to Meet Emissions Targets

We are shocked—shocked!

Power Struggle
The Best Bet for “Clean” Coal Is Failing

Mississippi state regulators recommend that a clean coal experiment give up the ghost and burn natural gas instead.

Infrastructure
Pipelines Still Playing Catch-up to Shale Boom

Shale needs more pipes.

Knock-on
Even Shale’s Secondary Effects Are Staggering

America’s petrochemical industry is booming, thanks to fracking.

"Peak" Oil?
Release the Kraken

A new North Sea oil field just came online.

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