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Peak Oil and the Energy Remix

A transition to cleaner, more secure energy is necessary to slow down global warming. Renewable energy is growing fast, but is still far from replacing carbon-intensive energy sources. Even if oil production declines soon, fossil fuels will still dominate the world's energy mix for years to come. Improving the use of oil, natural gas, and coal will be key.

Allianz Interview

"The Age of Easy Energy is Over"

Wondering about energy security and oil prices? Christopher Wheaton, manager of Allianz Global Investors' Global Energy Fund, cuts through the hype.

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Oil: The Long Farewell

Oil will remain the world’s top energy source for decades to come, but a decline in oil production could send prices soaring. What sounds like a dream come true for climate activists - the slow end of the Oil Age - could be a time wrought with tensions.

Profiles of Four Renewable Energy Sources

What do the four most important technologies - solar, wind, biomass, and hydrogen - really have to offer?

Energy Security: More than Just Oil

With record-high energy and commodity prices, energy security is the talk of town. The problem is: everyone is talking about something else. Find out what energy security means for your region.

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The Best Ways to Use Renewables

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Biogas: Power Ranchers

With renewable energy limited in many parts of the country, some German farmers have discovered the benefits of harvesting biogas.