International Energy Agency

It’s rarely been a better time to be in the oil and gas business. On Oct. 27, Shell reported third-quarter earnings of $9.45 billion, twice as much as from the same period last year, buoyed by sky-high oil and gas prices.Earnings were…

Workers install panels on the roof of a home in Newburgh, New York. Photo: Craig Ruttle (AP)Backroom deals, undemocratic processes, shutting out local voices in favor of industry interests. There’s soap-opera level drama happening in an…