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Brad Plumer

Brad Plumer

Former Senior Editor

    Latest articles by Brad Plumer

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    Why gas prices are so low right now, explained in 2 minutesWhy gas prices are so low right now, explained in 2 minutes
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    If you’re feeling a little richer this winter, here’s why.

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    Right now is a perfect time to raise the gas taxRight now is a perfect time to raise the gas tax
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    The US keeps running out of money for roads. And gas prices are at their lowest level in four years.

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    Will falling oil prices kill the US shale boom?Will falling oil prices kill the US shale boom?
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    A look at the breakeven price for various drilling projects.

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    The US tries to slow the collapse of bluefin tunaThe US tries to slow the collapse of bluefin tuna
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    A new rule aims to restrict longline fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.

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    What the huge fall in gasoline prices means for AmericaWhat the huge fall in gasoline prices means for America
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    Americans have already saved about $75 billion over the past six months, for one.

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    7 charts to help make sense of this week’s UN climate talks7 charts to help make sense of this week’s UN climate talks
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    Thousands of diplomats are gathered in Lima, Peru, to discuss a deal to address global warming.

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    Oil prices keep plummeting as OPEC starts a price war with the USOil prices keep plummeting as OPEC starts a price war with the US
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    Saudi Arabia wants to undercut the recent boom in US oil production.

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    The turkey pardon is America’s most absurd holiday traditionThe turkey pardon is America’s most absurd holiday tradition
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    Fun fact: Most of the pardoned turkeys die within a year.

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    The EPA’s ozone rule could be its biggest, most controversial regulation yetThe EPA’s ozone rule could be its biggest, most controversial regulation yet
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    The rule could save thousands of lives — but no one knows how much it will cost.

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    Energy East is Canada’s alternative to Keystone XL. And it’s in trouble.Energy East is Canada’s alternative to Keystone XL. And it’s in trouble.
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    A delay would spell more trouble for Canada’s controversial oil sands.

    By Brad Plumer