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Cheap oil's ripple effect; Russia's pipeline politics; Obama's methane rules [Recharge]Low oil prices threaten to ripple across sectors beyond energy; Russia issues Europe another pipeline ultimatum; President Obama cracks down on methane. Catch up on global energy with Recharge!
2014 warmest year on record: Will 2015 top it?Preliminary estimates indicate that 2014 was a record-breaker, despite the lack of an El Ni帽o and a slowdown in the pace of warming during the first part of the 21st century.
Does Keystone XL make sense as oil prices fall?The controversial Keystone XL pipeline project crossed a major hurdle when the Senate passed legislation approving its construction Monday. With the bill now well on its way to becoming law, the real question arises: with oil prices so low, is a pipeline needed anymore?聽
Study may help scientists identify which coral reefs can be savedMarine scientists have not yet determined how to prevent devastating coral bleaching events, but researchers have identified predictors of resilience that could inform reef conservation planning.
Obama targets methane. What is it? Why does it matter?To combat climate change, the Obama administration is targeting methane 鈥� a greenhouse gas that's less prevalent but more potent than carbon dioxide. The oil and gas industry is already trying to stop leaks, though, and argues more regulation would be cumbersome.
5 surprising ways cheap oil could change your lifeA look beyond your gas tank and wallet to what else is impacted by the falling oil prices.
With spotlight on Keystone XL, Congress quietly eyes US oil exportsKeystone XL may nab the headlines, but underneath the push to approve the pipeline is an energy policy overhaul with even greater significance: overturning the ban on US oil exports.
Falling oil prices: Why the oil bust is here to stayFalling oil prices are just one part of a broader commodity super cycle that appears to be ending, but the oil bust has captured the attention of the world in ways crashing coal and copper prices have not. And, for now, it looks like falling oil prices are here to stay.
Keystone XL: Could Obama strike a deal with Congress?Keystone XL approval will soon make its way out of the GOP Congress and to the president's desk. Obama has promised to veto the bill, but it's still possible he'll approve the pipeline in a deal with congressional Republicans down the road.
Stanford professors urge university to divest of fossil fuels. The right move?Some 300 Stanford University professors want their employer to sell shares in fossil fuel companies. Does divestment help or hurt the fight against climate change?
Oil prices: So far, 2015 looks a lot like 2014 [Recharge]Oil prices continue their downward spiral; The Obama administration pushes back on climate and energy against new Republican leadership in Congress; Global investment in renewable energy rises for the first time in years. Catch up on global energy with Recharge.- Why are manatees moving away from Florida?Dozens of manatee strandings have been reported in Alabama, Louisiana, and Texas in recent years. Researchers are expanding a manatee sighting network to collect more data on the sea cows as their population grows and spreads.聽
Keystone: All sides ready for Obama to make the callThe political hot potato known as Keystone XL may soon be heading to President Obama's desk. After six years of deliberations over the proposed oil pipeline, forces on all sides of the debate are ready for Obama to make his decision.
Nebraska Keystone pipeline lawsuit thrown outA Keystone XL pipeline lawsuit in Nebraska has been thrown out, removing a major roadblock for the $7 billion cross-continental project.
Why low oil prices are bad news for natural gas tooWithout a rise in oil prices, 2015 is looking like a grim year for liquefied natural gas exporters.
Pacific northwest earthquakes: More to come?A recent spike of earthquakes in the Northwest raises fears the next one could be the big one.聽
Mounting debt for energy firms as oil prices plummetEnergy firms have been financing new oil production by taking on large amounts of debt. When oil prices averaged over $100, that strategy made sense. But with oil at $50, most indebted firms are suddenly in crisis.
Low oil prices take their toll on Canada. Are oil sands in trouble?Plummeting oil prices are bad news for much of Canada, which runs its economy largely on oil. But cheap oil has some positive benefits for Canadians, too.聽
Royal Dutch Shell to pay $83.5 million settlement for Nigeria spillRoyal Dutch Shell will pay an $83.5 million settlement to a Nigerian fishing community for the country's worst oil spill. The settlement聽ends a three-year legal battle in Britain over two spills in 2008.聽
Obama to veto Keystone XL bill, according to press secretaryWhite House press secretary Josh Earnest told reporters Tuesday President Obama won't sign a potential bill approving construction of the north-south Keystone XL pipeline.