Science and Environment
The Science and Environment Section of IR Insider publishes breaking news reports and analyses regarding global scientific and environmental developments and their broader social, political, and economic implications. Topics covered in the Science and Environment Section may include space programs, climate change, energy and conservation, pollution, endangered species, and beyond. Our section editor is Adela Vela.
The Resurgence of Fossil Fuels: Oil Demand Has Surged in Recent Months
President Biden's approval of an $8 billion oil drilling project, which contradicted a campaign trail promise, is not an isolated incident.