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This is a view of vineyards on Seneca Lake in New York.

The war over wine, water and fuel in New York’s Finger Lakes

September 29, 2016Economics

A plan to store natural gas and propane in caverns beneath Lake Seneca, in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes wine region, has some local residents and wineries concerned.

Nellis Solar Power Plant

Natural gas and solar power have been growing together. Can that last?

March 27, 2015Environment
Dmytro Firtash, one of Ukraine's richest men, is seen in Kiev May 18, 2010.

The arrest of a Ukrainian businessman may be another sign of the US playing hardball with Russia

March 17, 2014Business, Economics and Jobs
Ukrainians have long relied on a natural gas supply from Russia.

If Russia tightens Ukraine’s natural gas tap, will Europeans shiver?

March 6, 2014Global Politics

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