We may not have enough minerals to even meet electric car demand
Global demand for cobalt and nickel, two of the essential elements in electric car batteries, has never been higher. But where do all those metals come from?
As Syria embraces Paris climate deal, it’s the United States against the world
President Trump has put America at odds with the rest of the world, literally, when it comes to the goal of combating climate change.
U.S. backs out of global oil anti-corruption effort
The U.S. will no longer participate in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), a global initiative that requires member nations to disclose their revenues from oil, gas and mining assets.
Congress’ plan to kill the electric car tax credit could kill electric cars
On Thursday, congressional Republicans proved that even car nerds can get wrapped up in the tentacles of tax reform.
Oil surges 3 percent, at highest since mid-2015 on Saudi purge
Oil prices rose 3 percent on Monday as Saudi Arabia’s crown prince cemented his power over the weekend with an anti-corruption crackdown.
‘Absolutely shocking’: Niger Delta oil spills linked with infant deaths
Babies in Nigeria are twice as likely to die in the first month of life if their mothers were living near an oil spill before falling pregnant, researchers have found.
Even Trump’s EPA says Obama’s climate plan would save thousands of lives each year
A sweeping Obama-era climate rule could prevent up to 4,500 premature deaths per year by 2030, the Trump administration has found in its analysis of the plan, projecting that the plan could save more lives than the Obama administration said it would.
Saudi Arabia leads Gulf nations in cutting break-even oil price
The kingdom will need oil to trade at $70 a barrel next year to break even. That’s down from a break-even of $96.60 a barrel in 2016, the biggest drop of eight crude producers in the Persian Gulf.
Want to support thousands of entrepreneurs? Use gas with a higher blend of ethanol
Ethanol dramatically reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Ethanol replaces toxic additives that have been linked to smog and cancer. Ethanol helps reduce America’s reliance on overseas oil.
Elon Musk’s Tesla Model 3 production is months behind schedule
If you are eagerly awaiting your Tesla Model 3, it might be time to download that meditation app, because you’re gonna have to relax and get ready to wait.
