New technologies have enabled the U.S. to become the world’s top producer of oil and natural gas by energy content.
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The Benefits and Perils of Energy Abundance
40 years after a Mideast oil embargo decimated the U.S., the country is awash in new supplies of energy, from oil to natural gas to solar. But that abundance could make fighting climate change harder
Innovating Our Way to Energy Abundance—and Climate Change
A simply bet made nearly 25 years ago demonstrated the power of human ingenuity to overcome material scarcity. But that won’t be enough to save us from global warming
America’s Oil Boom Won’t Make It Energy-Independent From Middle East Madness
Thanks to increased domestic oil production and falling demand, energy independence is becoming a realistic goal for the U.S. But that doesn’t mean it won’t be vulnerable to price shocks if a Syria attack goes bad
From Forests to Fossil Fuels: U.S. Energy Consumption Since 1776
More than 200 years of U.S. energy statistics show the dominance of fossil fuels like oil and coal. Will the trend change in the future?
The IEA Says Peak Oil Is Dead. That’s Bad News for Climate Policy
A new report suggests that fresh sources of oil in North America will loosen the global oil market. Will we stay addicted to oil—and will it keep us from fighting climate change?
State Dept: Build the Keystone Pipeline or Not, the Oil Sands Crude Will Flow
A report from the State Department concludes that the proposed Keystone XL pipeline will have little impact on carbon emissions. That will make environmentalists battle to fight the pipeline that much tougher.
President Obama Wants to Go ‘All of the Above’ on Energy. But Will Anyone Join Him?
In his State of the Union speech, Obama promised to boost oil and gas production even as he supports clean energy. It’s smart policy — but can he make it work?
A Rig Accident off Alaska Shows the Dangers of Extreme Energy
A drilling rig runs aground off the Alaska coast, underscoring the dangers of Arctic drilling
President Obama: Person of the Year—and Driller in Chief
President Obama promised to deal with climate change in the White House—and he’s helped pump billions into renewable energy and improved energy efficiency. But his biggest legacy may be the historic boom in domestic oil and gas …