Russia’s oil is in long‑term decline – and the war has only added to the problem
Even before the war, Moscow was acknowledging the problems in its energy industry.
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How the arms trade is used to secure access to oil
The connection between oil and arms trade is not a conspiracy theory.
Poole oil spill expert Q&A: why is there an oil field in Dorset anyway?
200 barrels of oil ‘reservoir fluid’ have spilled into a large natural harbour surrounded by nature reserves.
How the economics of oil could sway the US presidential election
Pump prices are a big deal in a country still hooked on fossil fuels.
Oil pollution in North Sea is ‘grossly underestimated’, suggests new report
Oil and gas companies operating in the North Sea are regularly breaching legal limits and releasing too much polluted wastewater, a new report claims.
Growing palm oil on former farmland cuts deforestation, CO₂ and biodiversity loss
Instead of boycotting palm oil, source it from pastureland and not recently logged forests.
US fracking boom puts West African oil economies at risk
After the terrorist attacks of 9/11, the US made a point of diversifying its sources of oil to reduce dependence on the Middle East. It was a strategic move which promised a huge boost to West African…
Ukraine: ‘I’m surprised the oil price hasn’t hit US$130 a barrel yet’ – energy trading expert Q&A
Most of the emphasis has been on the threat to Europe’s gas needs, but if Russian crude oil is restricted, it will cause even greater problems.
Fact Check: is it bad for your health to eat food fried in olive oil?
Heating oil creates chemicals that are said to be harmful. Here’s how olive oil performs.
How Saudi‑Iranian oil rivalry has been shaped by American power
US dominance over the international oil system has influenced the relationship between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
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