energy security

Nov
19
World Energy Outlook 2013

World faces 'energy trilemma,' warns International Energy Agency

Triple-digit prices for crude oil have opened up large new unconventional sources like Canada’s oil sands. But “this does
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Mar
29

Countdown to chaos: What happens when gas pumps run dry?

How dependent are we on a steady supply of fossil fuels? In particular, how much does a fully functioning society
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Feb
24

Is there such a thing as 'energy security'?

Who could argue with the goal of achieving an “energy-secure” future? It’s a worthy-sounding ambition from any angle. Step
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Feb
22

US power blackouts leave record numbers in the dark

We’ve heard over and over again in recent years that a smarter, more technologically advanced energy grid will help
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Jan
30

Challenge of the century: How to keep energy 'lifeblood' flowing

Energy is the “lifeblood” of the global economy, as a report issued at the just-wrapped-up World Economic Forum (WEF) noted.
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Jan
27

World energy outlook: High demand, higher prices

The US will produce 20 percent more crude oil a decade from now, become a net exporter of liquefied natural
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Jan
18

What will our energy world look like in 2040?

What will our energy landscape look like in, say, 30 years? As physicist Neils Bohr is quoted as saying, “Prediction
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Jan
02

To green or not to green? UK's energy dilemma

If you think the UK is in a difficult position as far as its relationship goes to the rest of
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Dec
23

Could we quit fossil fuels for good?

Coal, oil and natural gas helped power the Industrial Revolution, and make life as we know it today possible. But
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Nov
17

US bureau sharpens focus on 'energy diplomacy'

The US State Department has created a new bureau to address the vital importance of energy in international affairs and
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