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Climate Crusaders Turn to Flimsy 'Extreme Event Attribution' to Bring Down Oil, Gas, & Coal
Earlier this year, the Trump administration removed a chapter on climate change from a manual used by judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys “to better interpret the scientific complexities of the cases before them.” For those of…
Conor Bernstein: War with Iran has the world turning to coal; US should, too
The war with Iran, and the energy turmoil that has followed, have reinforced coal's irreplaceable role in the global economy. Over the past several months, countries across Europe and Asia have increased their reliance on coal as natural gas…
Why Energy Costs Are Reshaping Cannabis Industry Economics
INGENDORF, GERMANY - APRIL 15: Wind turbines stand next to a yellow blossoming rape field as water vapour rises from the cooling towers of the Neurath coal-fired power plant on April 15, 2024 in Ingendorf near Rommerskirchen, Germany. The German…
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
The latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities. Published exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 0258 GMT – Seatrium's order wins are likely to remain the focus for investors in 2H given muted first-half…
Botswana's Bold Bet: Can a Diamond Nation Reinvent Itself?
Botswana banking managers attending “Building Botswana's Future” masterclass with author and innovation expert Robert B. Tucker in Gaborone, Botswana, June 23rd, 2026. When diamonds were discovered shortly after this southern African…
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Stella Lefty and the Rise of Nepo-Baby Musicians and 'Industry Plants'
Most musician bio-pics rely on a familiar trope: a troubled kid—wildly talented, terribly traumatized—hopes to make something of himself before the world swallows him whole. Think Ray Charles in “ Ray,” climbing out of…
Dry Bulk Shipping Rates Hit Three-Week High on Typhoon Dolphin
A key measure of bulk-shipping rates jumped to a three-week high, after a powerful typhoon churning in the western Pacific Ocean triggered a rise in the cost of Capesize vessels. The Baltic Dry Index rose 3.3% to 2,936 points on Tuesday, climbing…
Glencore Profit Jumps on Trading Boom and Record Copper
Glencore Plc reported a steep jump in profits after a surge in the price of its most important commodities and its trading unit had one of its best ever periods as the Iran war sent energy prices soaring. Commodity-trading houses are reaping…
Green transition: Pay the Least, Benefit the Most
BANGKOK, Thailand, Aug 5 2026 (IPS) - Inaction and maintaining the status quo of fossil fuel dependence carry significant costs. The recent closure of the Strait of Hormuz, for instance, caused enormous losses to the global economy, with many…
Womack visits Gentry plant as questions remain over its future
Updated: 7:59 PM CDT Aug 4, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Womack tours Flint Creek Power Plant discusses long-term future Updated: 7:59 PM CDT Aug 4, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ GENTRY, Ark. — Congressman Steve Womack toured the…
Campfire Cooking That Goes Well Beyond Marshmallows
I burned my first camp dinner so bad the dog wouldn't even touch it. That was maybe eight years ago, somewhere in the Smokies, and I remember standing there with a blackened hot dog thinking there had to be a better way. And once I figured it out…
Hallador Energy Company: Capacity Increases Coming (NASDAQ:HNRG)
Hallador Energy is expanding accredited capacity by 43% with a new adjacent natural gas plant, targeting late-2028 to mid-2029 operation. HNRG secured a 12-year deal for two-thirds of current accredited capacity at over twice historical rates…
TIFF Launches Docs Like Alex Gibney's 'Musk,' Barbara Kopple's 'Union Town,' and Megan Rapinoe Opener
This year's slate of 21 documentaries from 20 countries at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival leans into rising directors, along with Oscar winners Alex Gibney and Barbara Kopple. Their films “Musk” and “Union…
What's in the dust? Study finds hidden metals in city streets
If you're in an urban area with strong winds, chances are you are breathing in more than a little dust. You could be exposed to metals from cars, construction sites or pesticides used decades ago. In a new study published in the Environmental…
Glencore Posts Strong H1 2026 Earnings, Announces ASX Secondary Listing
Glencore PLC (LON: GLEN) reported a sharp increase in first-half 2026 earnings, driven by stronger prices for copper, coal and oil, as well as robust performance from its commodities trading business amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty. The…
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