New China virus: Number of cases jumps as infection spreads to Beijing
The majority of cases have been detected in the city of Wuhan The number of people infected with a new virus in China tripled over the weekend, with the outbreak Continue Reading
Single-use plastic: China to ban bags and other items
China has for years been struggling to deal with the rubbish its 1.4 billion citizens generate China, one of the world’s biggest users of plastic, has unveiled a major plan Continue Reading
Could Renewables Overtake Coal In China?
In September of last year Oilprice reported an incredible milestone for renewable energy when solar and wind power became cheaper than coal in most of the world. Now, a new Continue Reading
Researchers propose optimization strategy for Atkinson cycle engines in hybrids
A team from the Beijing Institute of Technology and Beiqi Foton Motor are proposing a performance optimization strategy for the Atkinson cycle gasoline engine, which is playing a key role Continue Reading
U.S. Companies Fuel Europe’s Green-Energy Push
U.S. companies are underwriting the European Union’s ambitious climate goals, fueling the bloc’s green-energy transition with power deals that cut emissions and costs. Alphabet Inc.’s Google bought enough wind and Continue Reading
The New Energy Superpower In The Middle East
Russia under President Putin has regained some of the global importance that it lost after the breakup of the Soviet Union. During the Cold War, Moscow had a significant presence Continue Reading
Climate change pushes investors to take their temperature
Move over revenue growth and dividend payouts: it’s time to take your portfolio’s temperature. Policymakers are pushing investors to do more to ensure their portfolio choices help to meet the Continue Reading
Russian opposition wants big protest over Putin’s plan to ‘rule for ever’
Russia’s anti-Kremlin opposition said on Monday it planned to stage a big protest next month against President Vladimir Putin’s proposed constitutional changes, which it cast as a ploy for Putin Continue Reading
Oil steadies as Chinese economy offsets trade optimism
Oil prices steadied on Friday as sluggish economic growth in China, the world’s biggest crude importer, raised concerns over fuel demand and countered optimism from the signing of a China-U.S. Continue Reading
The Single Biggest Factor In Oil This Week
Oil prices regained a bit of ground at the end of the week on optimism surrounding the Phase 1 U.S.-China trade deal. At the same time, China reported some downbeat Continue Reading