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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.
Oil prices: Why the free fall may be endingGlobal oil supplies are strong and demand remains relatively tepid, so why would crude oil prices suddenly stop dropping around $80 per barrel? There are several built in stabilizers that could act to support crude oil prices.
Tornado swarms on the rise?Total tornado tallies have remained steady, but the nature of tornado outbreaks has changed. Now, long dry spells are punctuated by tornado swarms.
$100 鈥� $80 鈥� $70? $60? $50? How low will oil prices go?Crude oil prices have fallen to a four-year low, leaving producers and consumers wondering: Where's the price floor? The answer lies with Saudi Arabia, according to many analysts.
Keystone XL: 5 basic things you should know For those not up to speed on the Keystone XL controversy, here is what you need to know.
Oil prices free fall: Why Venezuela stands to lose the mostOil prices continue to drop, putting pressure on producers worldwide. Venezuela may have the most to lose from a prolonged slide in oil prices.
Natural gas's green image could be hot air, say scientistsNatural gas has been touted as a vital stepping stone in the transition away from petroleum, but a new study suggests that without clear policy gas could divert investment in renewables.
Crude oil prices continue slide. Who wins? Who loses?Plummeting crude oil prices are good news for US motorists, who are seeing the lowest prices at the pump since 2011. But low crude oil prices could create budget shortfalls in mega-producers like Saudi Arabia and Russia 鈥� countries that rely heavily on oil revenue.
