![Like Big Tobacco, Big Energy Targets the Developing World for Future Profits](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/china_enviro_rtr_img_0.jpg)
Like Big Tobacco, Big Energy Targets the Developing World for Future Profits Like Big Tobacco, Big Energy Targets the Developing World for Future Profits
An increase in carbon sales to non-OECD countries will help create a humanitarian catastrophe of apocalyptic dimensions.
May 27, 2014 / Michael T. Klare
![We Are Now in the Terminal Stage of Our Fossil-Fuel Addiction](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/bp_oil_helmet_rtr_img.jpg)
We Are Now in the Terminal Stage of Our Fossil-Fuel Addiction We Are Now in the Terminal Stage of Our Fossil-Fuel Addiction
Senior politicians in both parties have become so intoxicated by the idea of an American surge in energy production that they have lost their senses.
Apr 1, 2014 / Michael T. Klare
![How the US Energy Boom Is Harming Foreign Policy](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/petromachismo_otu.jpg)
How the US Energy Boom Is Harming Foreign Policy How the US Energy Boom Is Harming Foreign Policy
Rising oil and gas production close to home is enabling a more aggressive stance toward rivals abroad.
Mar 5, 2014 / Feature / Michael T. Klare
![Three Signs of Retreat in the Global War on Climate Change](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/greenhousegas_ap_img.jpg)
Three Signs of Retreat in the Global War on Climate Change Three Signs of Retreat in the Global War on Climate Change
In the carbon wars, big oil is winning.
Feb 13, 2014 / Michael T. Klare
![Peak Oil Is Dead. Long Live Peak Oil!](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/oil_rig_ap_img_0.jpg)
Peak Oil Is Dead. Long Live Peak Oil! Peak Oil Is Dead. Long Live Peak Oil!
The eulogies for peak oil came too soon.
Jan 9, 2014 / Michael T. Klare
![Are We on the Brink of a Green Revolution?](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/350_rally_ap_img.jpg)
Are We on the Brink of a Green Revolution? Are We on the Brink of a Green Revolution?
Take a look and you will see that the assorted environmental protests that have long bedeviled politicians are gaining in strength and support.
Nov 18, 2013 / Michael T. Klare
![Fossil Fuel Euphoria](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/oil_rig_ap_img.jpg)
Fossil Fuel Euphoria Fossil Fuel Euphoria
A new elite consensus is forming around the strategic advantages of expanded oil and gas production.
Oct 15, 2013 / Michael T. Klare
![Why the Push for Syrian Intervention Is About More Than Just Assad](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/obama_syriabrief_rtr_fb_2.jpg)
Why the Push for Syrian Intervention Is About More Than Just Assad Why the Push for Syrian Intervention Is About More Than Just Assad
Why does Obama insist on retaining the option of attacking Syria, despite growing opposition in Congress and the general public?
Sep 10, 2013 / Michael T. Klare
![Our Fossil-Fueled Future](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/fracking_view_ap_fb_2.jpg)
Our Fossil-Fueled Future Our Fossil-Fueled Future
World Energy in 2040.
Sep 10, 2013 / Michael T. Klare
![The Third Carbon Age](https://www.thenation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/solar_obama_rtr_fb.jpg)
The Third Carbon Age The Third Carbon Age
Don’t for a second imagine we’re heading for an era of renewable energy.
Aug 8, 2013 / Michael T. Klare