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Lindsey Graham: the Republican who wants to tackle climate changeSouth Carolina's senior senator, one of the GOP's few moderates on climate change, launched a bid for president Monday. But Sen. Lindsey Graham's odds are long, and his campaign is focused on national security.
In quake-prone Nepal, why solar power is an energy solutionDeveloping and disaster-prone nations such as Nepal are turning more to solar power as a response to climate change, and as a path toward energy security and economic stability.
Dear UN, put a price on carbon. Yours truly, Big Oil.Major European oil firms have called on world leaders to put a global price on carbon. It's a sign of growing unity around a potential tool for slowing climate change, but not everyone is on board.
How secure is global oil? [Recharge]US oil abundance helps to counteract vulnerabilities in the Middle East; the Obama Administration opens up a second front in environmental policy; North America reimagines energy trade. Catch up on global energy with the Monitor's Recharge.
California oil spill: Did pipeline operator act fast enough?What was done to detect and stop a California oil pipeline spill and protect some of the most fabled coastline in California has come under scrutiny, as officials continue cleaning up the mess created by a leak estimated at up to 101,000 gallons.
Mysterious oily goo on California beaches puzzles officialsA mysterious oily goo has shut down 7 miles of California beaches. Officials are scooping up truckloads of tar balls and patties that began washing ashore Wednesday.
Norway oil fund to divest from coal amid climate concernNorway's massive oil fund will exclude companies that get at least 30 percent of their revenue from mining or burning coal due to its contribution to climate change.
Can US meet its climate goals? New study says ‘Yes’Ahead of global climate talks in December, a new study outlines how the US can meet its ambitious goals to cut back on carbon emissions.
Putting a price on cheap energy [Recharge]An IMF study examines global energy subsidies; China cuts back on coal; World leaders set the table for Paris climate talks. Catch up on global energy with the Monitor's Recharge.
IMF report: A $5 trillion case for ending fossil fuel subsidies?The IMF’s new report has found that global fossil fuel subsidies could cost $5.3 trillion in 2015 alone. The findings reflect a growing chorus calling for reforms in energy subsidies.
Back to the Arctic for oil and gas [Recharge]Shell gets a green light to return to the Arctic; What TPP means for LNG; The shale boom slows down. Catch up on global energy with the Monitor's Recharge.
Pacific trade deal or no, Japan eyes US gas richesThe Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal could accelerate and expand energy US-Japan energy trade as Japan looks to fill a gap left by a nuclear power ban. But with or without TPP, analysts say Japan is poised to buy a lot of US natural gas.
What happens if we scrap the US oil exports ban?The push to end the decades-old oil export ban is heating up in the Senate, but there's opposition from green groups who oppose drilling, and from legislators worried lifting the ban could be blamed for higher gasoline prices.
Energy in the age of disruption [Recharge]Technology breakthroughs challenge the future of oil; Conservatives shape energy policy in the UK; Solar power's potential hangs in the balance. Catch up on global energy with the Monitor's Recharge.
Scientists probe the dynamics of Texas 'earthquake country'A series of cluster earthquakes rattled the Dallas area this week – the fourth such cluster in Texas since 2009. All have occurred in areas with sizable and growing fracking operations.
Solar power is booming. But is it booming fast enough?Solar capacity is growing around the world. But new studies suggest it isn't growing quickly enough to meet the world's expanding energy needs and stall the threat of climate change.
Missing pieces and the future of energy [Recharge]Tesla Motors goes big on batteries; Oil prices have a fragile rally; Japan backslides on climate efforts. Stay current on global energy with the Monitor's Recharge.
How new oil transport regulations could increase rail safetyUS and Canadian regulators unveiled new rules and standards for moving oil by train. How long until the regulations take hold?
Harvard and Bill Gates targeted: What's behind the fossil fuel divestment push? In the 1980s, it was apartheid. Now, divestment is being used to target fossil fuelsIn April, a group of Harvard University students called on the school to divest its $36 billion endowment of fossil fuel companies. They are part of a growing movement that is putting pressure on coal, oil, and natural gas companies.The Guardian launched a "Keep it in the Ground" campaign in mid-March to get The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Welcome Fund (a medical charity) to divest its $43.5 billion endowment from fossil fuel assets.
Climate change, cyberattacks are growing threats to grid, says US energy chiefUS energy infrastructure is outdated and increasingly vulnerable to threats, US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz told reporters at a Monitor-hosted breakfast in Washington.
