Peatlands and rainforests in the Congo Basin protect the planet by storing carbon. Now, in a giant leap backward for the climate, they’re being auctioned off for drilling.
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Gina McCarthy, Top Climate Adviser, Is Said to Be Planning Departure
Ms. McCarthy was tapped by President Biden to lead an ambitious domestic climate agenda. Associates say she is frustrated by the slow pace of progress.
Why $4-a-Gallon Gas May Be Coming Your Way This Summer
The oil industry, known for boom-bust cycles, is resisting the temptation to pump more oil — for now.
Suriname Could Be Latest Big Oil Find as Industry Cuts Costs
The small South American country has become a hot prospect for oil companies looking to produce fossil fuels while spending less.
Norway’s Supreme Court Hears Rights Challenge to Arctic Oil Drilling
Environmental groups argue that exploratory drilling licenses violate a constitutional right to a healthy environment. It’s a test case taking on an industry that is key to the country’s economy.
The Race for Alaskan Oil: 6 Key Takeaways
For more than a generation, opposition to drilling has left a 19-million-acre wildlife refuge in Alaska largely unscathed. But the region is on the cusp of major change as Washington speedily rolls back protections.