News Analysis
Shake Rattle and Oil
The Link Between Fracking and Earthquakes Is Becoming Clearer

But Oklahoma’s seismic problems aren’t shared by the rest of the country’s shale formations.

Crude Economics
OPEC’s Output Cut Is Rotting from Within

And it’s (almost) all Libya’s fault. It’s a bad time to be a petrostate.

Ich Spy
Shocker: Germany Snooped on U.S.

The hypocrisy of Germany’s outrage to NSA spying is laid bare once more.

Scientific Method
Optimistic Renewables Study Gets a Reality Check

And it’s sparked an acrimonious debate amongst scientists in the process.

A Messy Divorce
On Brexit’s Anniversary, Brussels Rebuffs May

A year after the referendum, the path forward on Brexit looks murkier than ever.

Death of a Generation
IEA Official Says Green Goals Doomed Without Nuclear

Environmentalists, take note.

American Balkanization
California’s Soft Secession

The Golden States’s self-righteous “travel ban” sets a dangerous and destructive precedent.

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Up in the air
F-35s Worth the Hype After All?

The much-criticized fighter jet program now appears to be a stealthy success story.

The French Will Be French
Macron’s Opening Bid with Europe

Emmanuel Macron has a large mandate on paper to push through far-reaching reforms in France, but the relatively low turnout and the threat of strikes and protests from unions opposed to what he campaigned on appear to be pushing him towards protectionism.

Power Play
Arab Factionalism in Gaza Electric Deal

Fuel trucks roll into Gaza from Egypt, keeping Hamas’ electricity running despite attempts by Abbas and the PA to shut it down.

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