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Energy
Hurricane Ian has many thinking about the resilience of the electric grid
by
Andy Uhler
Sep 28, 2022
There's no one-size-fits-all way to make the power infrastructure impervious to natural disasters.
The EU wants Europeans to cut natural gas use 15% in case Russia limits supply
by
Lily Jamali
Jul 20, 2022
Several EU nations, including Germany, depend on Russian gas. The Nord Stream pipeline reopens Thursday, but supply is uncertain.
Some African countries are benefiting from EU members' search for new energy sources
Jul 19, 2022
South Africa has seen a boom in coal exports. But critics say European countries shouldn't keep feeding their coal habit.
What does "broad-based" inflation look like down the road?
Jul 13, 2022
Energy, food and rent were big drivers of the 9.1% inflation reading. Where are those numbers headed?
Coal's comeback threatens global goals for fighting climate change
Jul 5, 2022
Countries are turning back to less expensive but carbon-heavy coal because of rising energy costs and Russia's war in Ukraine.
The current coal boom doesn't mean the industry will fire up production anytime soon
by
Justin Hicks
Jun 10, 2022
The price of coal has risen due to a surge in global demand. Still, signs point toward a continued decline for the U.S. coal sector.
Coal prices are way up and long-term commitments from customers are hard to find
by
Andy Uhler
Jun 2, 2022
Traditionally, when coal prices spike, many plants switch to natural gas. But with natural gas prices at record highs too, some power providers are at a loss.
For public good, not for profit.
A 3-pronged approach to adopting clean power
by
Andy Uhler
, Rose Conlon
and Meredith Garretson
May 30, 2022
In a new book, "Confronting Climate Gridlock," Rice University’s Daniel Cohan says technological innovation is only one piece of the puzzle.
Energy stocks are now the belle of the Wall Street ball
by
Andy Uhler
May 24, 2022
Energy investors have profited as prices climbed. But companies hesitate to boost production, even though costs weigh on consumers.
U.S. coal isn't counting on Europe for a comeback
by
Lily Jamali
May 17, 2022
The coal industry's decline over the last decade has made scaling up tough, even as prices surge.