Britain pumped up by shale gas reserves
Report suggests that UK can supply energy for 25 years.
No funding coal-de-sac for Europe
An influential bank has decided to continue funding new high-carbon energy projects in Europe.
Avis steps on the gas
Avis has shook up the competitive industry with its $500m purchase of vehicle-sharing firm Zipcar. Terry Macalister reports.
Russia halts gas project in Arctic
A $15-billion energy project in the Russian Arctic has been sunk by soaring costs, falling European demand and cheap shale gas in the United States.
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Pension-fund advisers push for Murdochs to step down
The campaign to unseat members of the Murdoch family from their positions has spread to the US, with a recommendation from an influential adviser.
Piercing Glencore’s veil of secrecy
An imminent flotation will shine the spotlight on commodities giant.
A breath of good news
Threat of budget cuts tempers report that wind power at one point generated 10% of Britain’s power.
Oil rush to Greenlanders’ heads
Many hope the arrival of Big Oil will transform their lives. But few consider at what price.
Carbon capture under fire
Experts have thrown a spanner in the works, questioning its efficacy in fighting climate change.
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Shell faces legal action over Niger Delta pollution
A judge in the Netherlands has opened the door to a potential avalanche of legal cases against Shell.
