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Even if Asia buys most of the natural gas the U.S. will be exporting soon, America’s growing role in that market could wind up reducing Russia’s political influence in Europe.
Oil prices have little to do with supply or demand or even economic forces. Instead, it’s all about politics.
Canada has a long history of building energy pipelines against a backdrop of environmental uncertainty. Decades ago, the opposition came from local groups. Now it’s a global issue.
Despite a breakthrough on boundaries in the Timor Sea, the crucial question of how the shared oil and gas are to be developed remains unresolved.
Australia’s recently announced review of its national fuel stockpiles is timely indeed. The country is almost totally reliant on oil being shipped through some of the world’s most contested regions.
It largely depends on whether Europe will decide to ignore (and pay the price for) US sanctions.
Australia depends on imported fuel to keep running. We never got around to setting up an official reserve, and that means we’re already at risk.
The connection between oil and arms trade is not a conspiracy theory.
A recent study suggests that divesting in fossil fuels not only allows investors to address their climate change concerns, it also reduces financial risks and increases financial returns.
The massive Hebron oil platform off the coast of Newfoundland is an engineering marvel. Here’s how it was constructed.
Canada has committed to cutting GHG emissions 30 per cent by 2030 from 2005 levels. Can Canada’s oil capital lead the charge? New research shows it’s within reach with bold actions on several fronts.
Venezuela’s Petro cryptocurrency is a clever way to raise money by getting around international sanctions against the country.
To realise Kenya’s oil, gas and mining potential, the sector needs more people with the right skills to support it.
Oil companies are pushing the world to believe they are the solution to, not the cause of, climate change.
Critical thinking is of paramount importance, especially as it applies to research on the internet – and to our energy future. Educators have a duty to ensure students avoid fake news on energy.
Across the world, authoritarian regimes are taking oil from its rightful owners – the people.
Pacific salmon are ingrained in the culture and economy of Canada. They are also a key link between ocean and land. But what happens if a pipeline failure contaminates their habitat?
Its plan to stop lending money for oil and gas projects embraces the spirit of the Paris agreement at a time when the U.S. is going in a different direction.
There are many debates northerners should have about the future Arctic, but the development of oil and gas is not one of them.
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