Energy
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World's reduced thirst for oil may be foiled by developing countries' challengesSpeed Read Will developing nations slow the peak of global oil demand?
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Japan's controversial decision to release radioactive wastewater into the PacificSpeed Read Japan plans to dump nuclear wastewater into the ocean with the disapproval of many
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The movement to make A/C energy efficientSpeed Read Air conditioners have been bad for the planet, but we'll likely continue to need them.
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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How solar and wind energy are saving Texans from a record heatwaveIn Depth The same sun that is scorching Texas is keeping the air conditioning running, no matter what certain Lone Star legislators say
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Has the world finally reached ‘peak oil’?Today's Big Question Experts think the shift to clean energy is quickening but one says we should take the forecast with ‘a boulder of salt’
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Is protected land really protected?Speed Read Conservation is complicated
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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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, The Week US Published
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How solar investments are powering the 'net zero' crusadeSpeed Read Renewable energy is growing as the world attempts to reduce carbon emissions
By Joel Mathis, The Week US 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, The Week UK Published
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The Supreme Court's surprising blow to oil companiesTalking Point The court says climate cases will be handled at the state level, causing friction between oil companies and environmentalists
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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The debate over chemical recyclingSpeed Read Is it the next big solution to plastic pollution or is it making the problem worse?
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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How offshore wind projects came to be wrongly blamed for whale deathsSpeed Read A string of whales washing ashore has put new wind energy development in the hot seat
By Devika Rao, The Week US 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, The Week US 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, The Week US Last updated
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