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Energy Crisis

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Turn down that thermostat, permanently
In the new world order, energy scarcity will dominate our lives -- determining when we drive, if we travel, and what we eat.
By Michael T. Klare Apr 24, 2008
Joe Biden: Face global warming or global conflict
The presidential candidate says failing to address climate change would lead to new wars and a changed U.S. military.
By Amanda Griscom Little Sep 17, 2007
Peak oil -- the German techno-thriller
Who needs science fiction for a fantastic plot when a global energy crisis looms?
Andrew Leonard Mar 27, 2007
Running on empty
The leading energy analysts who foretold Enron's demise have an alarming new claim: The world's major oil companies are almost tapped out.
By Robert Bryce Mar 15, 2005
What if you deregulated a market, and no one cared?
Even in the states where electricity deregulation has supposedly worked, there's little choice for consumers and scant savings.
By T.M. Sell May 24, 2004
Gray Davis and the vast right-wing conspiracy
The effort to recall California's Democratic governor shows again that the GOP will stop at nothing to win more power.
By Tim Grieve Jun 21, 2003
Bush continues his neglect of California
New documents show the president left California hanging in the energy crisis.
By Robert Scheer May 14, 2002
From Enron to Cheney to California
Golden State politicians are on the warpath after a leaked memo reveals Kenneth Lay's instructions on how the White House should handle last year's electricity crisis.
By Anthony York Feb 1, 2002
Enron's California smoking gun
Did the Bush administration do the disgraced company's bidding during the state's electricity crisis?
By Anthony York Jan 16, 2002
Gray Davis goes electric
The California governor brings his Bush-bashing act to Washington.
By Jake Tapper Jun 21, 2001
The unlikely populist
California's Gray Davis is scoring political points by bashing Bush and "greedy" Texas energy firms, but the cautious centrist probably won't become the scourge of the energy industry.
By William Bradley Jun 1, 2001
The energy mess and fascist gays
The liberal elite is demonizing the "big oil" that keeps its cars running. Plus: Gays, get a clue -- heterosexuality is nature's norm.
By Camille Paglia May 23, 2001
Let them eat coal
Democrats charge that the Bush energy plan leaves the poor in the cold.
By Jake Tapper May 18, 2001
Feeling the heat
As Bush unveils his industry-friendly energy plan, even members of his own party are starting to sweat.
By Anthony York May 17, 2001
ANWR drilling, and conservation too
A preview of Bush's energy plan reveals a lot the energy industry will love, and a little for its critics.
By Jake Tapper May 16, 2001
Dick Cheney's 10 energy-saving tips!
A few sensible ways not to end up like those losers in California.
By Tom McNichol May 10, 2001
The world according to Paul
Economist du jour Paul Krugman weighs in on the China standoff, California's energy crisis and whether the economy has hit rock bottom.
By Damien Cave Apr 5, 2001
Energy vultures
California's electricity crisis could have been avoided if profiteering power-generating companies hadn't blocked further deregulation.
By Anthony York Feb 14, 2001
The deregulation debacle
Who's responsible for for California's electricity crisis? Everyone.
By Anthony York Jan 30, 2001
Power and the people
The electricity industry and the GOP blame NIMBY neighbors for the crisis. Critics say they're trying to turn out the lights on democracy.
By Damien Cave Jan 30, 2001
Lights out
Katharine Mieszkowski reports on the continuing West Coast energy crisis, while Janelle Brown goes underground as she explores the attraction of a new urban sport called "infiltration."
By Janelle Brown and Katharine Mieszkowski Jan 29, 2001
Gov. Davis and the failure of power
California's energy crisis is another lesson in the need for campaign finance reform.
By Arianna Huffington Jan 27, 2001
Don't blame the geeks
Scientist Jonathan Koomey says Internet companies are not responsible for California's energy crisis.
Interview by Stephan Cox Jan 23, 2001
Green power in the red
Electricity deregulation is bankrupting California's fledgling eco-friendly energy industry.
By Damien Cave Jan 18, 2001
Power politics
California Democrats are trying to buy electricity to sell to state utilities, but Republicans and energy companies are crying foul.
By Anthony York Jan 17, 2001
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