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Will Kazakhstan lead an oil boom in Asia?Even with Kazakhstan's giant Kashagan oil field down, the prospects look up for oil and gas in the Central Asian country, Graeber writes.聽
Ukraine holds promise for shale gas despite uncertaintyUkraine will host a summit in May to explore European shale oil and natural gas.聽Despite an uncertain political future, Ukraine is still one of more promising shale areas in the region, Graeber writes.聽
Unfazed by environmental challenges, coal industry mounts PR assaultSocial benefits of carbon outweigh costs at least 50 times, according to new coal industry report. But even coal's friends say it should push to clean up its fuel.
Pipeline explosion leaves thousands in Canada without heatPipeline explosion in聽the Canadian province of Manitoba Saturday cut heat to thousands in聽municipalities south of Winnipeg, where the wind chill could reach minus 45 degrees F. Monday. The pipeline explosion is the latest example of extreme cold testing energy infrastructure across North America.
Ukraine unrest: the energy connectionUkrainian protesters seized an administrative building in Kiev Friday, before President Viktor Yanukovych appeared to offer concessions to ease growing unrest. Ukraine's energy challenges 鈥� dependent on fickle Russia for natural gas and unable to yet develop its own resources 鈥� make a difficult situation worse.聽
Report: US rail spilled more oil in 2013 than in past 37 years combinedMore crude oil was spilled in US rail incidents last year than during the previous 37 years, according to a new government analysis. Oil by rail transport has聽become more popular as pipeline capacity has fallen behind increases in oil production during the North American shale boom.
Why trains may switch to natural gas instead of dieselRailroad companies figure using natural gas could cut fuel costs by as much as 50 percent. They are starting to redesign locomotive engines to be capable of burning both diesel and liquefied natural gas.
Historic California drought called a red flag for future of USThe California drought, the worst in its history, could have far-reaching impacts for the state and for a nation that is only now starting to cope with climate change, experts say.
5 new ways Obama could jumpstart clean energyPresident Obama can push clean energy forward without the need for congressional action, Cunningham writes. A new report lists over 200 recommendations for executive action on clean energy and energy efficiency.
Winter storm Janus: Natural gas prices soar in NortheastWinter storm Janus brings shivering cold and heavy snow to much of the Northeast Wednesday, causing a spike in demand for natural gas. Spot prices in the Northeast are already hitting record levels, and the cost of winter storm Janus may eventually trickle down to consumers.聽
Will the frequency of devastating El Ni帽o events double?Intense weather events caused by El Ni帽o may soon occur every 10 years, instead of every 20 years, thanks to warming Pacific waters.
What happens when the shale oil boom ends?The shale revolution in the United States, as with any revolution, will be brief, Graeber writes. It's what happens after the revolution ends that matters.
A quarter of world's sharks and rays at risk of extinction, say scientistsAn assessment of 1,041 species of cartilaginous fish revealed that these animals face a significantly higher risk of extinction than most other animals.- Propane shortage: Winter storm prompts energy emergency in MidwestA propane shortage in the Midwest is raising concerns about residents who rely on the fuel for heating. The propane shortage has prompted a state of emergency in Ohio,聽as bitterly cold weather descends on the Midwest.
Halliburton manager is sentenced in Gulf oil spill trialHalliburton manager given one year of probation for destroying evidence from BP's 2010 Gulf oil spill. The Halliburton manager must also perform 100 hours of community service and pay a $1,000 fine.
Will California frack? Not without water.California sits atop the largest tight oil formation in the US, Cunningham writes, but the state's water crisis threatens to hamper oil and gas production and put an end to a Bakken-like bonanza.聽
UN warns on climate change, as emissions bounce backNations are falling behind in efforts to slow climate change, the UN warns in a draft report, and must dramatically reduce carbon emissions in the next 15 years. That is proving difficult as the world's major economies rebound from a global recession.
China's pollution: The desolation of smog?Beijing's mayor has come up with a series of measures 鈥� including banning all heavily polluting vehicles to punishing officials for lax enforcement 鈥撀爐o battle air pollution in China's capital.
Pregnant women, water don't mix in W.Va.Pregnant women told water is unsafe to drink in West Virginia after a chemical spill last week. Officials say pregnant women should not drink tap water, but the 'do not use' water order has been lifted for tens of thousands of customers.聽
Will Iraq turmoil halt oil growth?While western Iraq is in the hands of Al Qaeda, recent trends suggest there's no safe oil investment refuge even in the Kurdish north,聽Graeber writes.
