Gas stoves became part of the culture war in less than a week. Here's why
An interview with a federal safety regulator quickly became fodder for outrage, viral social media content and political fundraising.
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Facing an energy crisis, Germans stock up on candles
Germans are on a mission to transform their energy economy and reduce their consumption, including by — apparently — using lots of candles.
Europe fears its industries will jet to the U.S. as energy costs force plant closures
Duralex glassware maker is just one company that's suspended operations over spiking energy costs after a cutoff of Russian natural gas.
Are climate change emissions finally going down? Definitely not
World leaders are discussing how to get climate change under control, but new reports show the post-pandemic rebound and war in Ukraine are driving emissions even higher.
As Harvard's endowment abandons fossil fuels, oil-rich University of Texas catches up
Royalties on oil and natural gas, along with lease payments on millions of acres of land, are helping the University of Texas, which is in second place, narrow the gap with Harvard.
Europe is on sale. Why the dollar-euro exchange rate is a win for Americans
The dollar has continued to strengthen against the euro, and for the first time in decades, the two currencies are worth about the same.
What Russia cutting off energy to Poland and Bulgaria means for the world
It was seen as a way for Russia to prop up its currency and retaliate for Western sanctions, but it could cause global energy prices to spike. One analyst sees it as a warning to the rest of Europe.
Poland and Bulgaria say Russia is suspending their natural gas supplies
The governments of the two European countries said Russian energy giant Gazprom informed them it was halting gas supplies starting Wednesday.
How Russia rescued the ruble
The Russian ruble lost nearly half its value when Russia invaded Ukraine. Since then, it has been the top-performing currency in the world.
Putin demands 'unfriendly countries' pay for Russian gas in rubles
President Vladimir Putin issued a new directive as he attempts to leverage Russia's in-demand fuel to counter a barrage of Western sanctions.