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Petroleum
From Oil to Exodus: How Venezuela Squandered its Oil Wealth
After years of oil industry mismanagement, the Venezuelan economy has collapsed into ruin.
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Natural Gas
The Rise of Dubai: How Oil Fueled the Development of a Desert Metropolis
Despite benefiting tremendously from oil, the desire for a post-oil future has helped Dubai remain prosperous during periods of volatile energy prices.
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Petroleum
The U.S. Oil Industry
The global oil industry has influenced U.S. domestic and foreign policy decisions for a long time. It has been observed that the United States plays a key role in the global oil market, not only as a leading consumer of crude oil, but also as the biggest oil producer. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the United States…
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Alternatives
The Anthropocene Epoch: How Fossil Fuels Have Led Humanity into a New Geological Age
The rise of humanity and the consumption of fossil fuels have triggered a new geological epoch known as the Anthropocene.
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Coal
The Global Energy Transition: Why Fossil Fuels May Be Losing Steam
Energy analysts believe that fossil fuels are in their decline phase and will disappear from the global energy profile.
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Petroleum
Global Policymakers are Planning to Ban Fossil Fuel-Powered Vehicles
The internal combustion engine has now become the target of governmental efforts aimed at limiting global impacts from climate change.
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Petroleum
Cultural Resources, Environmental Conservation, and Oil Production: Ecuador’s Struggle to Find a Balance
The challenge of finding a balance between the oil industry, cultural diversity, and the natural environment has fueled a long history of conflict in Ecuador.
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Coal
Fossil Fuels and Acid Rain: Is there a Connection?
Scientists and researchers continue to warn the world’s political leaders about the increasing incidents of potentially dangerous acid rain.
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Natural Gas
Gas Flaring: Why Is So Much Energy Wasted?
Gas flaring is becoming one of the most challenging energy and environmental issues facing the fossil fuel industry.
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Alternatives
Saudi Aramco heads into new waters
Saudi Aramco goes public
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