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Coal makes a comeback
News The environmental case against coal may be clear, but that hasn't stopped the price rising more than fourfold in the last year.
By Alex Rankine Published
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The world still needs fossil fuels – here's how to invest
Cover Story Our enduring need for oil and gas heralds a boom in exploration and production, says Andrew Hunt.
By Andrew Hunt Published
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The world faces a chilly winter as energy prices climb
News The gas crisis has revealed Europe’s dependence on imported gas, but the rest of the world is facing higher bills too.
By Alex Rankine Published
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How to invest as natural gas prices soar
Tips Gas prices have fallen from their recent highs, but prices are still many times higher than they were last year. Saloni Sardana looks at why supply is so low, and how you can invest in natural gas.
By Saloni Sardana Published
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How to invest in small nuclear reactors – the future of green energy
Opinion The UK’s electricity supply needs to be more robust for days when the wind doesn’t blow. We need nuclear power, says Dominic Frisby. And the future of nuclear power is SMRs – small modular reactors. Here’s how to invest.
By Dominic Frisby Published
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Why we will be reliant on fossil fuels for a long time to come
Opinion The energy crisis has shown us just how reliant we still are on fossil fuels. And we will continue to rely on them for a long time yet, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
By Merryn Somerset Webb Published
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What's behind Britain’s looming energy crisis
Briefings Global natural gas prices have soared as resurgent demand collides with supply disruptions. The UK is especially vulnerable and could be heading for a very tough winter.
By Simon Wilson Published
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The uranium price is soaring – here’s the best way to play it now
Analysis Uranium, the key ingredient to nuclear power, has been ignored since the bubble of 2006, but now the uranium price is rising again. Dominic Frisby explains the best way to invest.
By Dominic Frisby Published
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Uranium prices are spiking – and conditions look ripe for a longer-term bull market
Analysis The price of uranium has hit $40 a pound for the first time in six years. And it's unlikely to be just a short-term spike. John Stepek looks at what's going on in the uranium market.
By John Stepek Published
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