Wednesday, November 25, 2009

oil

John McCain and Barack Obama on Energy Policy and Offshore Drilling

This summer $4-a-gallon gas put energy issues front and center. more >>

The $700 Billion Oil Import Myth—Apparently John McCain and Barack Obama <i>Can</i> Both Be Wrong

You'd think that the two candidates agreeing on something would mean it's true. You'd be wrong. more >>

Is This the Most Conflicted Prius Owner in America?

Hybrid cars or "Drill, Baby, Drill"? Make up your mind. more >>

Biofuel Makers Push to Boost the Amount of Ethanol Allowed in Gasoline to 20 Percent

Proponents contend higher levels could displace foreign oil, but car makers fret about engine damage. more >>

The Recycling Bin: Oil at $70 a Barrel

Here's what environmental bloggers have to say about the recent dip in oil prices. more >>

Should You Lock In Your Winter Oil Prices?

Prepaying for oil and gas comes with big risks. more >>

Pickens Loses $1 Billion on Oil Bets

Two of the tycoon's funds dropped 30 percent and 84 percent, respectively. more >>

The Crude Fake-Out

Oil slumps back after a historic one-day jump. more >>

Oil Soars: Is the Rally for Real?

Crude has its biggest one-day jump ever. more >>

Brazil, Buoyed by Oil and Agriculture, Becomes a Global Power

Once a chronic debtor, the South American giant finds its groove under Lula, its charismatic president. more >>

Drill, Baby, Drill

"Eyeing the Oil Under the Gulf" [August 18-25], on the promise of offshore drilling, fails to mention the optimistic near future if we drill on the mainland. more >>

In Easing Offshore Drilling Ban, House Also Expands Energy Exploration Onshore

The measure would reverse ban on oil shale development and extend credits for renewable energy. more >>

Economic Game Changers

Don't underestimate the power of falling oil and the rising dollar. more >>

Fast Cars, Oil, and Offshore Drilling

Believe it or not, we've got a lot of rigs out in the coastal waters. more >>

Politicians Should Look Abroad for the Source of Our Energy Woes

Politicians looking for quick, domestically focused solutions for our energy problems are off track. more >>

The Mixed Blessings of $100 Oil

With prices heading back toward double digits, we can forget about "energy independence." more >>

Drill, Baby, Drill: Breaking Down Sarah Palin's VP Speech

In accepting her nomination, drilling was at the top of her agenda. more >>

4 Things Sarah Palin Believes About the Environment

She wants to drill Alaska dry. more >>

Steny Hoyer Worries About Another Government Shutdown

A showdown over Gulf of Mexico drilling could trigger a replay of the Clinton-Gingrich fights. more >>

Why T. Boone Pickens Could Be the Best Hope for Wind Energy

The Texas oilman's 'green conversion' is all about business more >>

Pelosi Democrats and Political Peak Oil

In the U.S and around the world, governments are preventing Big Oil from drilling. more >>

Energy Stocks Worth Keeping

Oil's down, but analysts still like these names. more >>

If Congress Lifts the Offshore Oil Drilling Moratorium, What Happens Next?

The issue then moves to individual states. And there is no guarantee that more oil would flow. more >>

Will Lower Gas Prices Change Our Behavior?

This time may be different. more >>

Hot Docs: An Impending Oil Crunch, New Orleans, Dirty Dining, and More

Today's selection of timely reports. more >>

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