World Dec 28, 2021
As miners chase clean-energy minerals, tribes fear a repeat of the past
by Jack Healy and Mike Baker
Mining interests have long overrun tribal rights in Idaho, and as the Biden administration seeks to start a revolution in renewable energy, tribes worry about the past being repeated.
Commentary / World Dec 26, 2021
by Shashi Tharoor
India's supposed crime in Glasgow was to join China in insisting on a last-minute change to the final declaration in which countries pledged to “phase down” rather than “phase out” coal.
Business Dec 23, 2021
Global oil's comeback year presages more strength in 2022
by Stephanie Kelly, Bozorgmehr Sharafedin and Koustav Samanta
Gasoline and diesel use surged this year as consumers resumed travel and business activity picked up, despite efforts to mitigate climate change.
Business Dec 21, 2021
Oil driller sees the industry's future in electric rigs and carbon offsets
by Liz Hampton
As the oil industry is pushed to lower its carbon footprint, drill sites run by Civitas offer a model for how to migrate to low- or no-carbon emissions operations.
Business Dec 20, 2021
The world wants more lithium but doesn’t want more mines
by Thomas Biesheuvel and Misha Savic
Within months of unveiling plans for a $2.4 billion mine in western Serbia, local opponents organized a movement that’s rocked the government and brought cities to a standstill.
Commentary / World Nov 17, 2021
Nuclear fusion is close enough to start dreaming
by Tyler Cowen
The possibility of carbon-free energy generation raises a seldom discussed question: Just how much would it change the world if cheap and clean energy sources were truly abundant?
Business / Tech Nov 4, 2021
100-seat electric plane may be ready by 2027
by Charlotte Ryan
Wright plans to build a fleet of converted planes, which will have a range of about one hour or 460 miles.
Business | FOCUS Nov 3, 2021
China’s climate goals hinge on a $440 billion nuclear buildout
by Dan Murtaugh and Krystal Chia
China’s planning at least 150 new reactors in the next 15 years, more than the rest of the world has built in the past 35.
World Nov 3, 2021
U.K. and India plan to connect the world's green power grids
Linking the grids would allow parts of the world with excess renewable power to send it to areas with deficits.
National Oct 23, 2021
Fukui nuclear unit halted after missing deadline for antiterrorism steps
Kansai Electric Power Co. now aims to make the necessary changes to the Mihama No. 3 unit around September next year and restart operations in mid-October.
Business / Economy Oct 22, 2021
A winter crisis raises prospect of energy blockades in Europe
by Vanessa Dezem and Rachel Morison
EU power reserves are around 77% full — far lower what’s normal for this time of year. If this winter is severe, it could leave some countries vulnerable.