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Trump may find it harder to maintain support for his escalating tariffs on China if the US economy shows further signs of weakness.
A tense standoff in the world’s most volatile region is not only dangerous, it could have been avoided by the US adhering to an agreement that was far from perfect, but better than the alternative.
The Trump administration plan to expand offshore oil and gas production along US coastlines faces serious roadblocks. But there are smarter ways to pursue ‘energy dominance.’
From May 2, any countries buying oil from Iran can expect US sanctions.
Given Alberta’s innovative spirit and its emissions-reducing results, is this a time for the province to turn its back on carbon policy and tarnish its reputation in a world transitioning to lower carbon?
In 2004 an underwater avalanche destroyed an oil platform off Louisiana, causing a 14-year spill. An expert on oil and gas seeps in the Gulf of Mexico warns that this could happen in other places.
Recent pipeline explosions have brought the problem of Mexico’s black market for oil into tragic relief.
With ExxonMobil set to begin oil production in Guyana next year, this tiny South American country will soon become unthinkably rich. But neighboring Venezuela shows how an oil boom can go bust.
It’s too soon for South Africa to start counting its chickens over the recent offshore gas find by global energy giant Total.
Can a new government, perhaps by shoring up democracy and oversight, harness this commodity for peace and prosperity?
For many Haitians, blackouts do not just signal a political crisis; they also symbolize feelings of their loss of political power.
The coal, oil and natural gas industries are also connected with human rights violations, public health disasters and environmental devastation.
The oil-exporting organization may have mustered the political will to cut production, but its disunity remains intact.
Canada has joined the international community in calling for a transition away from fossil fuels. There is no reason to wait for more painful disruption before planning for that transition.
Vehicles made before 2001 could suffer fuel system or engine damage if they’re run on E15.
Kenya must address the needs and priorities of the oil sector in regards to environment, health and safety.
A major constraint that prevents Kenyans from benefiting from the oil sector includes the lack of specialised training or technical skills
Despite its magnitude, the response to the Montara oil spill did not receive the publicity of other offshore oil disasters like the Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Qatar’s decision to aid Turkey in the face of American sanctions against the country may finally be a snub too far for its close relationship with the US.
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Director, Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability Lab, and Research Professor, New York University
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