Is the “Resource Curse” a Myth?
Countries like Liberia and Chad have a lot of oil, and yet little of their wealth has translated into public welfare. Some blame the "resource curse."
Can Oil Rigs Grow into Ocean Reefs?
Scientists suggest keeping old offshore oil platforms as productive fish habitats.
When Russia Conquered the World with White Oil
Russia was the first source of white oil, a Vaseline-like mix of hydrocarbons used in pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and plastics.
History Repeats Itself in a Santa Barbara Oil Spill
Two pieces look at a 1969 oil spill in California
Falling Oil Prices are Worse for Conservation than You Think
It's not just falling oil prices but any price volatility that makes conservation a harder sell.