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Slow climate change or end energy poverty? Let's do both.The goal of curbing global greenhouse gas emissions can sometimes appear at odds with efforts to expand electricity access to the 1.3 billion around the world without it. But it is feasible to make progress on both fronts, write Goolman and Nicholson, so long as policymakers aim high.
The case against US oil abundanceThe swift decline in oil prices has the media buzzing about an oil supply glut, Cobb writes. But can oil – which now trades at eight times its price during 1998's glut – be said to be experiencing an oil glut now?
Hyundai, Kia fine: It's more than just $100 millionAutomakers Hyundai and Kia underestimated the mileage for more than 1 million of its vehicles, landing their parent company a $100 million fine. But the Hyundai Motor Group will also have to give up greenhouse gas credits valued at more than $200 million.
GOP wins Senate control, boosting energy sharesRepublicans won Senate control in Tuesday's midterm elections, leading many to believe that will mean faster action on pipelines and trade agreements. News of Republicans gaining Senate control sent energy shares higher on Wednesday.
Greens spent millions on midterm elections and lost. Or did they?Environmental groups dropped tens of millions to influence the midterm elections. And while they didn't keep the Senate blue, green groups hope they've made inroads with the GOP, and have elevated the profile of climate change and clean energy in American politics.
Baby hippo: LA zoo gets rare surpriseBaby hippo born at LA zoo comes as a bit of a surprise, although staffers had noticed the mother hippos had gained weight. The baby hippo born at the LA zoo is the first in 26 years.
Oil price tumbles on Saudi price cut. Big Oil feels a pinch.Oil prices keep dropping and oil companies in the US and abroad are beginning to adjust their plans for a bear market. A fall in oil prices is a relief for US drivers, but it is very bad news for domestic producers that rely on high prices to keep oil flowing.
Elections 2014: Would a GOP win open up Arctic drilling?If Republicans win the US Senate in Tuesday's midterm elections, it's likely the party will move to open up Arctic drilling for oil. The controversial issue has come back in this year's midterm elections in Alaska.
Elections 2014: 5 races that will shape US energy Energy is an outsize issue in many of the closest midterm elections. From coal in Kentucky to oil in Louisiana, these five races will influence the future of US energy and environmental policy.
Hyundai, Kia gas mileage penalty totals $100 millionCarmakers Hyundai and Kia are fined $100 million for overstating gas mileage figures on window stickers for 1.2 million vehicles. The Hyundai Kia gas mileage penalty is the first under new rules aimed at limiting the amount of heat-trapping gases cars are allowed to emit.
Despite campaign rhetoric, coal country readies for low-carbon futureFrom Georgia to Wyoming, regulators in coal-dependent states are cutting emissions to meet EPA's Clean Power Plan. The plan calls for emissions cuts of 30 percent, although states have considerable flexibility to reach that goal.
Is Obama lowering gas prices to win votes?In short: No, President Obama is not manipulating gas prices, Rapier writes. And yet, speculation of executive tinkering with gas markets always comes into play when elections roll around. Here's the real reason gas prices tend to fall during election seasons.
South Africa anti-poaching sting uncovers rhino hornsA South Africa anti-poaching operation resulted in the confiscation of 90 pounds of rhino horn, officials said Saturday. Two suspects were arrested in the South Africa anti-poaching sting.
Midterm election: Ohio governor promises more taxes on frackingThe midterm election in Ohio is a referendum on the future of fracking in the state. Gov. John Kasich of Ohio appears poised to win re-election on a promise of expanded oil and gas drilling coupled with increased taxes on the industry.
UN climate change report: Do we need another one?The United Nations issued its fifth climate change report Sunday, affirming with 95 percent certainty that humans are responsible for global warming. But now some outside and within the UN are wondering if it makes sense to embark on another mammoth climate change report.
US debates oil exports; Ukraine secures Russian gas; Solar gets cheap [Recharge]A government report says US oil exports could actually benefit domestic consumers. Ukraine, Russia, and the EU avoid a humanitarian crisis by forging a deal to resupply Ukraine with Russian gas. Meanwhile, solar power prices keep on plunging. Catch up on the week in global energy with Recharge.
Gas prices drop below $3 a gallon. That hasn’t happened in four yearsGas prices have fallen to the lowest levels since December 2010. Cheap prices at the pump are the result of a glut of oil in the global market, which has driven crude oil prices down significantly over the last several months.
Innovations in storage boost renewable energyBecause utilities can't control when the sun shines or the wind blows, it has been hard to incorporate solar and wind power into the electricity grid. But new storage technologies could soon change that.
Gas prices: 5 reasons they rise and fall Why do gasoline prices go up and down so much across the US, and what causes the changes? Here are five key factors that influence gas prices:
One out of 3 shrimp sold in US comes in fishy packagingOceana, an ocean watchdog group, said Thursday that one-third of shrimp sold in America is mislabeled.
