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Coal is far from dead. What should investors do about it?
Analysis Coal – the world’s dirtiest fuel – has been a pariah asset for a long time. But there's still plenty of demand for it. Saloni Sardana asks whether it's worth buying in.
By Saloni Sardana Published
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Oil goes off the boil
News Brent crude prices fell below $70 a barrel this week after Opec members Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates patched up their differences.
By Alex Rankine Published
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Playing pass the parcel with toxic assets won’t save the environment
Opinion Wanting to do the right thing, big oil companies are divesting themselves of toxic fossil-fuel assets. But we still need oil, says John Stepek – and they're the best people to produce it.
By John Stepek Published
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Oil cartel Opec agrees deal to boost oil production – what does it mean for you?
News The world’s major oil producers have agreed to significantly increase production as the price of oil soars. Saloni Sardana looks at the deal.
By Saloni Sardana Published
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Big oil is under pressure to cut production – what does that mean for investors?
Analysis Big oil majors including Royal Dutch Shell and Chevron are under pressure from institutional shareholders to reduce emissions. John Stepek looks at how this will affect oil investors.
By John Stepek Published
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Four energy efficiency and storage funds to buy now
Tips Energy efficiency and energy storage funds offer another way to invest in renewable power and profit from the green boom.
By David Stevenson Last updated
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America’s largest fuel pipeline has been shut since Friday after a ransomware attack. What’s going on?
Briefings The 5,500-mile long “Colonial Pipeline” America’s longest fuel pipeline, has been shut since the weekend after it was targeted by a group of "ransomware" hackers. Saloni Sardana explains what's going on.
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Resurgent pandemic brings new headwinds for the oil market
News With India the world’s third-biggest oil market, the economic slowdown driven by the pandemic will hit oil prices.
By Alex Rankine Last updated
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Does nuclear power have a future?
Briefings Fears about safety have long hobbled the industry, particularly in the wake of Fukushima ten years ago. But the fears are overplayed and net-zero carbon goals look unachievable without it, says Simon Wilson.
By Simon Wilson Published
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