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Trump’s Plan for Venezuelan Oil Raises Prospects of Paramilitary Violence

Latin America has lots of experience with private military contractors protecting foreign companies in lawless conflict zones. It seldom goes well.

by Dylan Baddour

Keep Reading

Why Houston Oil Majors Are Hesitant to Go All In on Venezuela

by Candice Bernd

The Massive Energy Requirements of Treating Texas’ Oilfield Wastewater

by Dylan Baddour

The Unlikely Demise of Texas’ Biggest Corporate Tax Break

by Justin Miller

Aug 20, 2018

Out of Sight, Out of Water: The U.S. and Mexico Have Only Just Begun to Grapple with the Aquifers They Share

by Zoë Schlanger

pollution, smog, refineries, environment Jun 04, 2018

Can Texas Oil Money Stop a Blue Gusher?

The PACs responsible for defending GOP majorities in the U.S. House and Senate are already gushing with money from Lone Star energy giants.

by Justin Miller

giant, book review Apr 18, 2018

On Giant’s Shoulders: New Cinema History Dissects Texas Tropes

"Giant" was meant to confront certain ugly implications about Texas, chiefly that it is perpetually big, bigoted and booming.

by Andrew Roush

fracking, water pits, big spring Dec 11, 2017

Big Spring Vs. Big Oil

In the heart of the West Texas oil patch, a new fracking frenzy is putting a strain on groundwater.

by Christopher Collins

State of Texas April 2016: Bottom of the Barrel, about oil prices and production Apr 05, 2016

State of Texas: Bottom of the Barrel

by Naveena Sadasivam

Sep 30, 2014

Top TPPF Analyst: Coal Ended Slavery

by Christopher Hooks

Eagle Ford Shale Apr 03, 2013

The Oil Boom Is Back, but at What Cost?

by Forrest Wilder

Feb 13, 2013

Fracking Industry Explains How Oil and Water Do Mix

by Forrest Wilder

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