Big oil is seeking public trust

Mar 10, 2017
The corporate world seems on track to address the issue of climate change even as the Trump administration questions much of the research around its validity. Shell corporation says it’s not just boosting its renewable investments to $1 billion, it’s also tying board member pay to greenhouse gas emissions reductions. It’s not uncommon for fossil […]

Imagining the future of coal in Gillette, Wyoming

Feb 23, 2017
As the energy market dwindles, some are finding new uses for coal.
In Gillette, Wyoming, Atlas Carbon is finding new uses for coal.
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Coal is a resource curse for southern Illinois economies

Feb 22, 2017
Eight decades of boom and bust ends in bust and leaves land dry.
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Corruption in the fossil fuel sector may get less prying eyes

Feb 1, 2017
The dismantling of coal, oil and gas industry regulations raises eyebrows and applause.

The catch to the OPEC-Russia deal on oil? The U.S.

Dec 12, 2016
OPEC and Russia plan to cut oil production to raise prices – which could spur drilling in the U.S.
Saudi Oil Minister Khalid al-Falih walks alongside his Russian counterpart Alexander Novak during their meeting in Riyadh on October 23, 2016. 
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Mayors around the country weigh in before the election

Nov 4, 2016
They share their concerns about the economy.
Traber thinks Corvallis, Oregon, will go with Clinton, while Carter-King thinks a Trump majority is likely in Gillette, Wyoming.
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Japan struggles to build a new electricity network

Mar 11, 2015
The expansion of solar power to replace nuclear has hit a wall: The capacity of Japan's grid.

Who wins and loses as oil prices fall

Dec 9, 2014
The worst-hit countries are small oil producers that depend greatly on the revenue.

Businesses close ranks against Obama energy policies

Jan 31, 2014
More than 70 business groups have formed a coalition to confront the Obama administration’s energy regulation process at every step