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Oil prices: 5 reasons they keep falling Here are the five main reasons why oil prices have hit their lowest levels in years.
BP oil spill 'bathtub ring' on Gulf floor, study saysBP oil spill 'bathtub ring' about the size of Rhode Island remains on the floor of the Gulf of Mexico according to new research. The 2010 BP oil spill spewed millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico, leaving what researchers say resembles an oil spill 'bathtub ring' on the sea floor.聽
Gas prices dropping. Where are the lowest prices?Gas prices are dropping around the US, driven by a decrease in crude oil prices. One survey says US gas prices have dropped 18 cents per gallon in the last two weeks.
How Vermont's largest city went 100 percent renewable electricityThe city of Burlington now gets 100 percent of its electricity from renewable sources, Guevara-Stone writes. It's part of聽Vermont's goal to produce 90 percent of its energy from renewable resources by 2050, including electricity, heating, and transportation.聽
Will falling gas prices kill the electric car?Gas prices are rapidly dropping due to the slump in crude oil prices and that is bad news for electric cars. The emerging technology has come a long way in recent years, but a prolonged state of low gas prices could further slow the spread of electric cars.
Oil prices continue slide; EU strikes a climate deal; US emissions tick up [Recharge]Oil prices are continuing their slide on big US crude inventories and Goldman Sachs forecasting oil prices at $75 a barrel. EU leaders have agreed to new climate targets, while in the US, last year's bitter winter pushed up energy emissions. Catch up on the latest in global energy with the Monitor's Recharge.
Brazil election: What it means for an aspiring energy superpowerBrazilians head to the polls Sunday for a runoff election to decide their next president. Regardless of who wins the vote, Brazil's new聽leader must immediately address the factors limiting the nation鈥檚 energy potential, writes Alexis Arthur of the Institute of the Americas.
Midterm elections: Why environmental groups are backing RepublicansHoping to make climate change a bipartisan issue, environmental groups are endorsing Republicans and moderate Democrats in the midterm elections. The strategy is a pragmatic shift for green groups, who have more money and clout in this election than ever before.
Gonzalo causes over $200 million in damage to Bermuda, company saysThe hurricane struck the British island chain in the Atlantic Ocean late last week, but produced no fatalities.
Ukraine gas talks fail again. Why that's a big deal.The coming of winter ratchets up tension surrounding Ukraine gas talks, which fell short of a deal again this week. Still,聽hopes remain high that a deal will be reached to pay off Ukraine's gas debts and reopen the flow of Russian supplies.聽
Oil prices: Will the slide hurt the US shale boom?Oil prices continue to fall, putting pressure on US drillers who need oil prices to remain relatively high to make production profitable. Low oil prices are already reducing the number of active drilling rigs in the US.
Crude oil prices fall again. Buckle up for gas prices below $3.Crude oil prices just keep falling, and gas prices are following suit. Many analysts think the downward trend in oil prices will continue, driving the average price at the pump in the US below $3.00 a gallon.
Winter heating: US energy is booming. But can it heat your home?An energy boom is only as useful as its ability to transport the energy to the homes, businesses, and industries that need it for heating and other purposes. Will pipeline constraints and crowded US rails make for another winter heating season of too much cold, not enough fuel?
New biofuels recipe: iron with a pinch of palladiumScientists have combined iron and palladium to form a new catalyst for converting biomass into fuels fit for today's gas tanks. It's part of an effort to make biofuels more energy dense, and therefore more competitive with fossil fuels.聽
Oil prices make the storyThere are no shortage of theories for why oil prices have suddenly collapsed. Ultimately, Cobb writes,聽the whole issue of oil prices is too complex and too lacking in transparency to be discussed intelligently when it comes to short-term price movements.
Not all power is created equally. So why does it all cost the same?We鈥檙e due to make a decisive move toward increasingly sophisticated electricity pricing, Bronski writes, including time-of-use pricing that would financially incent customers like me to shift my energy management in ways that can benefit both me and the grid.
Au revoir, nuclear power? France eyes an energy shift of its ownFrance is looking to undo decades of nuclear power growth and instead boost energy sources like wind, solar, and small hydro projects. 聽
Oil prices collapse; Debating a 'bridge fuel'; Power in Africa [Recharge]The oil prices free fall is a sign of dramatic changes in global fuel flows. A new study reignites a debate over the role of natural gas as a 'bridge fuel.' Expanding electricity access across Africa will require significant new investments, according to a new report. Catch up on the latest in global energy with Recharge. 聽
Bermuda takes second punch with hurricane GonzaloJust days after tropical storm Fay damaged homes and downed trees and power lines, hurricane Gonzalo made landfall in Bermuda Friday night. Nearly all residents are without power, police have reported no deaths or serious injuries.- Bermuda takes second punch with hurricane GonzaloJust days after tropical storm Fay damaged homes and downed trees and power lines, hurricane Gonzalo made landfall in Bermuda Friday night. Nearly all residents are without power, police have reported no deaths or serious injuries.
