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Climate-energy bill cost for consumers: up to $146 a year

The EPA has released an economic analysis of the climate-energy bill that could give the legislation a boost.
In offshore drilling freeze, rumblings of a new era for oil industry

The six-month moratorium on new deepwater offshore drilling announced by President Obama Thursday isn't likely to have a big impact on the oil industry – unless it's a sign of things to come.
Gulf of Mexico oil spill imperils Obama's offshore drilling plan

President Obama's plan to open new swaths of coastline to offshore drilling is being questioned anew in light of the potentially disastrous Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Politics of the pending climate-energy bill may be affected, too.
Obama's gambit to marry US policies on environment and energy

The president has integrated energy security goals with environment policy, focusing on renewable power. But his effort won't succeed, analysts say, unless Congress agrees to put a price on carbon emissions.
Climate change talks: What to look for at Copenhagen

The Copenhagen climate change talks kicked off on Monday. A Q&A on the key areas that will define success or failure.
What has driven up oil prices

Speculation and a falling dollar may now be as important as supply and demand, analysts say.