Canadian mining companies have long evaded responsibility for abuses carried out by their subsidiaries in the developing world. That could be about to change.
Issues / Energy
Russia's energy-heavy economy could suffer from Bulgaria's decision to stop construction of the South Stream pipeline.
Is the conflict in South Sudan the opening salvo in the battle for a continent?
Clean energy technologies are making headway throughout the Caribbean—and the U.S. should take note.
Without disarmament our nuclear nightmares may become realities -- but there is still time to avoid disaster.
As it considers whether to back a controversial dam in Tajikistan, the World Bank needs to revisit its criteria for funding projects that displace people from their homes.
A transatlantic trade deal would eliminate restrictions on U.S. exports of fracked gas to the EU.
Events appear to be moving toward a political solution to the East-West standoff over Ukraine. But as Clausewitz once noted: “Against stupidity, no amount of planning will prevail.”
Like Big Tobacco, Big Energy targets the developing world for future profits.
Mexico's oil privatization scheme will hurt the environment, scar the landscape, and leave Mexico at the mercy of transnational firms.