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Obama cracks down on another emissions giant – the US governmentIn his latest executive action, President Obama is targeting greenhouse emissions from the federal government. It's all part of his climate change agenda, which has taken center stage in his second term.
Algeria leads exporters' charge to rally oil pricesAlgeria is in talks with other oil producing countries in an effort to reverse the nearly nine-month plunge in oil prices that have take a toll on major energy exporters.
Will US oil production drop in 2015?US crude oil output may fall by half this year, according to a projection by the oil cartel OPEC. That goes against what many predict will be a slowdown in production growth – but not an overall drop.
Oil prices plunge to 6-year-low. Why gas prices won't follow suit.After rebounding in February, oil prices hit a 6-year-low on oversupply concerns. But this time around, the drop in crude prices may not mean as big a drop in gas prices as you might think.
US and global oil prices are diverging again. Here's what that means.A domestic oil glut helped bring US crude prices inline with the global benchmark. But in the last month or so, the spread between the two has widened again.
Sea lion pups washing ashore in California test capacity of rescue networkNever have sea lion pups washed up on California beaches in such high numbers. Scientists point to a few potential reasons for the strandings.
Record number of endangered manatees spotted in Florida's annual countSurveyors counted 6,063 manatees during February flyovers along the state’s east and west coastline, topping the previous high-count found in 2010 by nearly 1,000 individuals.
Why global emissions stalled last year [Recharge]Worldwide emissions stall despite continued global economic growth; US solar has a banner year; China scales up on nuclear power. Catch up on global energy with Recharge.
Global emissions pause comes amid China's clean energy push
Not all oil is created equal. Why that matters for climate change.A new report documents the climate impacts of various types of oil. As governments address climate-warming greenhouse gases, that information could help policymakers and industry prioritize oils based on their emissions.
How the little Channel Islands fox came back from near-extinctionTiny foxes are native to California’s Channel Islands, but they were driven to near-extinction by events tied to human activities. Now, they’ve made a remarkable comeback.
Report: US wind power tomorrow will be what coal power is todayPresident Obama has made wind energy a key component of his efforts to reduce greenhouse emissions from the US power sector. A new report suggests it could make up more than a third of US power production by midcentury.
Nicaragua's clean energy progress has only just begunSpurred on by high oil prices and an unreliable grid, Nicaragua attracted $1.5 billion in renewable energy investement between 2006 and 2012. Now it gets about half of its electricity from renewable sources.
Why China's nuclear plans in Pakistan draw global criticismChina’s decision to build nuclear reactors in Pakistan has received criticism for defying international norms on nuclear technologies trade.
Finding solutions for a fracking wastewater problemWhile a truly viable and scalable solution to fracking wastewater is not yet at hand, there are several contenders that suggest a breakthrough is just around the corner, writes Colin Chilcoat.
Did Florida prohibit environmental workers from saying 'climate change'?According to an investigative report, workers for Florida's Department of Environmental Protection have been barred from using the term 'climate change' in official research.
Solar-powered plane embarks on round-the-world flightTwo Swiss pilots are flying a completely solar-powered plane around the globe to demonstrate the importance of renewable energy.
Oil under siege in Libya, Iraq [Recharge]Oil fields caught in the crossfire in Libya and Iraq; A coal mine tragedy in Ukraine; Shifting winds in US energy policy. Catch up on global energy with Recharge.
UK aims to block Russian oligarch's gas project in North SeaThe United Kingdom aims to block the purchase of North Sea oil and gas assets by Mikhail Fridman and his Luxembourg-based LetterOne investment vehicle. The UK is concerned Mr. Fridman may fall under Western sanctions and slow production in the North Sea.
Does daylight savings actually save energy?Daylight savings has been introduced multiple times over the years to save electricity. One problem: multiple studies find, at best, zero net energy savings.
