Mar 25, 2022

It’ll take time and money to get American natural gas to Europe

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Significantly boosting America's liquefication capabilities could take years and cost billions. Plus: Crypto miners turn to "stranded" natural gas.

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The U.S. has lots of natural gas, but getting more of it to Europe will take time and investment

by Justin Ho

Mar 25, 2022

Turning enough gas into liquid so that it can be shipped is a stumbling block.

An LNG processing plant in Louisiana, one of six in the U.S. Officials hope U.S. exports will help Europe reduce imports from Russia.

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Almost 1 in 5 Americans now live in a multigenerational household

by Kristin Schwab

Mar 25, 2022

It's a trend that's been spurred on by the pandemic.

Keeping costs down is a major driver of multigenerational living arrangements.

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Cryptocurrency mining and the environment

Crypto miners use natural gas "stranded" in wells to power energy-hungry rigs

by Andy Uhler

Mar 25, 2022

Usually the gas is burned off at the well. Environmentalists say using it for mining incentivizes more drilling.

If natural gas from oil wells can't be used or sold, it's sometimes flared, as above, or vented into the air. Some cryptocurrency miners see it as a potential energy source.

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My Economy

The hard work — and perks — of running an Alaskan sled dog kennel

by Anais Amin

Mar 25, 2022

David Monson, owner of a sled dog kennel, says racing in Alaska’s wilderness is “a magical experience.”

David Monson, owner of Trail Breaker Kennel, doesn't think of his job as work. "I look at it as the opportunity to experience what a lot of people don’t.”

Photo courtesy Tekla Monson

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