It’s not enough for Europe to cut Russian energy imports without a plan to make the change endure, says Leslie Palti-Guzman writing for the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center. Boycotts and divestments usually have expiry dates. What’s more, Russia will be proactive in driving its export capabilities to make them commercially attractive in the post-war world. Russia plans expanding LNG shipments from its Yamal Peninsular, as well as getting … [Read more...]
At the tipping point: will Obama stop Shell from despoiling the Arctic?
Shell is trying to establish itself as a leader in Arctic exploration and drilling, despite the company’s poor safety record in the region, writes Subhankar Banerjee, author of the new book Arctic Voices: Resistance at the Tipping Point. According to Banerjee, Shell’s activities are a mortal threat to one of the last untouched environments on the planet. President Obama still has a choice: to stop Shell – or to let it go ahead and become … [Read more...]
