Energy
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Why is Saudi Arabia going it alone on costly oil cuts?
Today's Big Question The unilateral production cuts could hurt its finances while raising gas prices for drivers and OPEC
By Peter Weber Published
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How solar investments are powering the 'net zero' crusade
Speed Read Renewable energy is growing as the world attempts to reduce carbon emissions
By Joel Mathis Published
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Cost of living: will fall in energy price cap make a difference?
In Depth Limit on what providers can charge falls but consumers are warned they will see ‘little relief’
By Rebekah Evans Published
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The Supreme Court's surprising blow to oil companies
Talking Point The court says climate cases will be handled at the state level, causing friction between oil companies and environmentalists
By Devika Rao Last updated
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The debate over chemical recycling
Speed Read Is it the next big solution to plastic pollution or is it making the problem worse?
By Devika Rao Published
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How offshore wind projects came to be wrongly blamed for whale deaths
Speed Read A string of whales washing ashore has put new wind energy development in the hot seat
By Devika Rao Published
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What is OPEC and how does it affect oil prices?
Speed Read Everything you need to know about the influential organization and its rocky relationship with the United States
By Justin Klawans Published
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Why did Biden auction off the Gulf of Mexico for oil drilling?
Speed Read Why the president says his hands were tied in allowing the project to move forward
By Devika Rao Last updated
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Renewable energy surpassed coal, nuclear power in U.S. in 2022
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By Peter Weber Published
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Why did the Biden administration approve the Willow Project's oil drilling in Alaska?
Speed Read ConocoPhillip's new drilling project has drilled into conflict
By Devika Rao Published
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U.S. scientists unveil 'reddmatter' superconductor breakthrough that could revolutionize energy, if true
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By Peter Weber Published
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China's coal plant permitting rate was 'extraordinary' in 2022
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By Devika Rao Published
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Could heat from the Earth's crust be used to remove carbon from the atmosphere?
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Great British Nuclear: one step forward to take two steps back?
Talking Point New flagship agency to deliver UK’s next generation of reactors delayed as nuclear output is set to decline further
By The Week Staff Published
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