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Jonathan Cook

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Jonathan Cook is a former software engineer who decided to get out of the corporate rat race. Long ago he took on the attitude of long term investing and now enjoys pursuing his dreams in early retirement. He periodically contributes to the Motley Fool.

Recent Articles by Jonathan Cook

Putting the Squeeze on Putin

Jul 29, 2014 by Jonathan Cook

Putting the Squeeze on Putin

The Russian economy is heavily dependent on energy exports to the world. The U.S. can play this vulnerability.

Battle of the Fuels: Will Natural Gas Replace Diesel?

Jul 28, 2014 by Jonathan Cook

Battle of the Fuels: Will Natural Gas Replace Diesel?

The EIA and conventional wisdom say natural gas will replace diesel in freight trucks. Not so fast!

Is Coal the Next Clean Energy?

Jul 23, 2014 by Jonathan Cook

Is Coal the Next Clean Energy?

Don't write off coal just yet. It could be the next foundation for clean energy and oil production.

CAFE Standards' Diminishing Value May Hurt Auto Sales

Jul 21, 2014 by Jonathan Cook

CAFE Standards' Diminishing Value May Hurt Auto Sales

Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards appear to create diminishing returns on fuel savings. Will this reduce consumer incentives to upgrade cars?

Is Ethanol Causing Food Disruption and Contributing to Climate Change?

Jul 12, 2014 by Jonathan Cook

Is Ethanol Causing Food Disruption and Contributing to Climate Change?

Studies point to ethanol mandates causing more harm than good. Are there alternatives?

Don't Expect the Federal Government to Add to the Oil Boom

Jul 11, 2014 by Jonathan Cook

Don't Expect the Federal Government to Add to the Oil Boom

A new report details that fossil fuels production on federal lands continues to fall while the private sector is booming.

Buried Message in NERC Report Hints at Investor Opportunity

Jul 8, 2014 by Jonathan Cook

Buried Message in NERC Report Hints at Investor Opportunity

Recent electricity reliability report points to potential opportunities for long-term investors.

Are U.S. Energy Exports Ready to Pop?

Jul 3, 2014 by Jonathan Cook

Are U.S. Energy Exports Ready to Pop?

Recent rulings loosening U.S. oil export bans, projected reduced U.S. demand and increasing global demand point to increasing U.S. energy exports.

Solar and Smart Grid Success Depend on Grid Storage

Jun 27, 2014 by Jonathan Cook

Solar and Smart Grid Success Depend on Grid Storage

The quickly changing mix of electric power generation and management is going to affect everyone.

3 Energy Stocks to Hedge Against Global Turmoil

Jun 25, 2014 by Jonathan Cook

3 Energy Stocks to Hedge Against Global Turmoil

War in the Middle East yet again throws chaos into global energy markets.

Will the U.S. Economy Continue to Lag? Energy Report Says It's Possible

Jun 23, 2014 by Jonathan Cook

Will the U.S. Economy Continue to Lag? Energy Report Says It's Possible

The U.S EIA June 2014 Short-Term Energy Outlook contains conflicting indicators for the health of the U.S economy.

Is There a Looming Natural Gas Storage Shortfall?

Jun 12, 2014 by Jonathan Cook

Is There a Looming Natural Gas Storage Shortfall?

A predicted natural gas storage shortfall going into the 2014-2015 winter heating period could be an investor opportunity.

3 Stocks the EPA and Mexico Will Make You Want to Buy

Jun 10, 2014 by Jonathan Cook

3 Stocks the EPA and Mexico Will Make You Want to Buy

How the EPA and Mexico will impact what you pay for, and profit from, natural gas.

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