New export terminals along the rugged Pacific coastline have reignited a generations-old debate over identity and environmental stewardship.
Tag: Natural Gas
Why Oil Companies Are Walking Back From Green Energy
As leaders gather for a global climate summit, investors are rewarding oil giants like Exxon Mobil that did not embrace wind and solar.
2024 Fossil Fuel Emissions Are Headed for a Record
Countries promised to move away from coal, oil and natural gas at last year’s climate summit. New research shows they’re burning more than ever before.
Exxon Chief to Trump: Don’t Withdraw From Paris Climate Deal
Darren Woods was one of only a few Western oil executives attending a global climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Why Is COP29 Being Held in Baku, Azerbaijan?
The economy of Azerbaijan, host of COP29, relies almost entirely on the fossil fuels that are the main driver of global warming.
Methane Levels Still Rising, Despite Global Methane Pledge
Satellite data shows the U.S. releasing more and more of the potent greenhouse gas into the atmosphere, researchers said, despite pledges to cut back.
How Colorado’s Thompson Divide Got Protection From Oil and Gas Drilling
The members of a self-described ragtag group had little in common, but their campaign could serve as model for future environmental efforts.
Kuwait Turns to Power Cuts as Climate Change Strains Its Grid
The Persian Gulf nation has instituted rolling blackouts to cope with surging summer electricity demand, stirring frustration among citizens.
Germany Issues Arrest Warrant for Ukrainian Over Nord Stream Explosion
The sabotage of the pipelines that carried Russian gas to Europe has become one of the central mysteries of the war in Ukraine.
Inside Azerbaijan, Host of COP29
In Azerbaijan, the causes and effects of climate change are on vivid display and the painful trade-offs needed to fight it are acutely felt.