#Biden invites Russia, China to first global climate talks

#Biden invites Russia, China to first global climate talks

“#Biden invites Russia, China to first global climate talks” WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is including rivals Vladimir Putin of Russia and Xi Jinping of China among the invitees to the first big climate talks of his administration, an event the U.S. hopes will help shape, speed up and deepen global efforts to cut climate-wrecking…

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#ExxonMobil, Chevron reportedly discussed merger last year

#ExxonMobil, Chevron reportedly discussed merger last year

“#ExxonMobil, Chevron reportedly discussed merger last year” The heads of ExxonMobil and Chevron considered merging the two oil giants last year in a deal that may have been the largest corporate marriage ever, according to reports. Exxon CEO Darren Woods and Chevron chief Mike Wirth discussed the megadeal after the start of the coronavirus outbreak…

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#Denmark to end oil, gas extraction in North Sea

#Denmark to end oil, gas extraction in North Sea

“#Denmark to end oil, gas extraction in North Sea” COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark has decided to end all oil and gas activities in the North Sea by 2050 and has cancelled its latest licensing round, saying the country is “now putting an end to the fossil fuel era.” The Danish Parliament voted late Thursday to…

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#OPEC, allies reportedly agree to boost oil production

#OPEC, allies reportedly agree to boost oil production

“#OPEC, allies reportedly agree to boost oil production” The world’s major oil producers have agreed to boost their output by 500,000 barrels a day in January even as the coronavirus pandemic crimps demand, according to reports. The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its Russia-led allies — known collectively as OPEC+ — reached the deal…

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#Joy of a Trump rally and other commentary

#Joy of a Trump rally and other commentary

“#Joy of a Trump rally and other commentary” Election desk: Joy of a Trump Rally With theatrics like Marine choppers, tailgating and Queen songs that give the feel of “part rock concert, part playoff game,” Monday’s Trump rally in a small Pennsylvania town, “especially in the moments around Trump’s ­entrance, was exuberant,” observes the Washington…

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#Joe Biden’s insane war on oil

#Joe Biden’s insane war on oil

“#Joe Biden’s insane war on oil” Joe Biden wants to take one of the great American success stories of the last several decades — and drive it into the ground. He would turn his back on the stupendous wealth represented by proven reserves of oil and gas in this country. Rather than focusing on producing…

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