Since the start of the 20th century, oil has been the life blood of global development. And both the US and Venezuela have played a critical role in the history of that oil flow.

Two experts discuss how the U.S. and the world move forward with climate mitigation.

Even as the world warms, oil attracts conflict. Just look to Venezuela and Donald Trump’s moves to control the country’s vast reserves. We delve into the history of "petro-imperialism” and ask whether a planet powered by renewables would be any more peaceful.

Oil is making a strong comeback as geopolitical agendas shape energy forecasts worldwide. But while the OPEC cartel sees demand rising to 2050 the IEA expects oil peaking by 2030.