How the car fueled global economic and foreign policy
A new move away from petrol power could drive the global economy further than ever before.
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Would a 50mph motorway speed limit really save much fuel?
Physics suggests slower cars use less petrol. But in the real-world, fuel consumption depends on much more than aerodynamic drag.
Russia’s economy is failing, but that gives it a chance to reform
Since the summer, the global price of oil has plummeted. After hovering above the US$100 per barrel level since 2010, prices have declined by around 40% in the space of just a few months. Brent crude has…
Some say a shot of olive oil can prevent a hangover – here’s what the science says
Music producer Benny Blanco claims that drinking a shot of olive oil before a night on the town can stop you getting a hangover.
Saudi Aramco’s $1.5 trillion IPO flies in the face of climate reality
The Saudi government’s oil firm is set to become the world’s biggest public company, but investors are already betting against its long-term prospects.
Why Venezuela is threatening to annex Guyana’s oil‑rich province of Essequibo
A longstanding territorial dispute could flare into open confrontation in South America.
UK oil and gas workers risk becoming the ‘coal miners of our generation’
To achieve a ‘just transition’ from oil and gas to renewables, the UK government must learn from what happened with coal.
Why Shell pulled out of the Cambo oilfield
Shell’s withdrawal highlights unresolved tensions on the road to net zero.
Kharg Island: Iran’s energy lifeline that has so far escaped attack
Often called the ‘forbidden island’, Kharg is vital to Iran’s economic survival.
What international law says about the Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities
Oil refineries can be legitimate military targets, but only if specific criteria are met.
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