Reducing Carbon Emissions Won’t Halt Economic Growth
The big obstacle to reducing carbon emissions isn’t economic costs, but inertia and the impact on powerfully placed special interests.
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The Rationale Behind Russia’s Withdrawal From Syria
Russia has already secured important aims in Syria.
Read more...Why a Serious Oil Rebound Is Not Coming Soon
Why the oil price recovery is still a way away.
Read more...John Helmer: US War Aim Fails, Putin Gains, Medvedev Loses
Approval ratings for Putin remain high despite corruption scandals because they believe no one is as capable of defending them against the US
Read more...Could This Lawsuit Be the Straw That Breaks the TPP’s Back?
TransCanada has filed a $15 billion lawsuit against the US under NAFTA or scuttling its cross-border pipeline. The TPP gives foreign investors even stronger rights.
Read more...Energy Wars of Attrition
What looked like a masterstroke by the Saudis has turned out to be the energy industry version of trench warfare.
Read more...A Proposed Natural Gas Pipeline is Next to a Nuclear Power Plant. What Could Go Wrong?
Someone needs to remind the overseers of old nuclear power plants that tail risks are greater than they think.
Read more...35% Of Public Oil Companies Could Face Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy looms for many exploration and development companies, particularly US shale players.
Read more...Syriza Sells Out Former Ally, Palestine, to Form Ties with Israel, and Indirectly, Germany
Syriza looks again to have overestimated its negotiating skills and has been outfoxed by Israel.
Read more...The Danger Of Low Oil Prices For The Global Economy
Lambert here: I freely admit that I think of the energy markets at the super-micro level of the price for home heating oil, and along with the rest of the state of Maine, I’m convinced that the market is rigged. Much beyond that I can’t go, since I don’t drive, so I’d be very interested […]
Read more...United States On Path to Becoming Major Exporter of Natural Gas Despite Climate Impacts
By developing export terminals and permitting more pipelines to enable fracked gas exports, the U.S is poised to play a larger role in the global gas market, despite the federal government’s pledge to combat climate change.
Read more...Utilities Getting Regulatory Support for Screwing Solar Customers
Utilities, with regulatory backing, are working hard to turn homeowner investments in solar into economic white elephants.
Read more...Eurobanks: The Probable Point of Failure as Systemic Stress Rises
Why Eurobanks are the most likely fracture point if current economic stresses continue.
Read more...The Hidden Agenda Behind Saudi Arabia’s Market Share Strategy
Were the Saudis actually not targeting the US shale industry or did their original plans misfire?
Read more...France To Build 621 Miles Of Solar Roads
Solar roads sound too “gee whiz” to work. But it would be terrific if they did.
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