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A man refuels at a gas station on May 12 in Fayetteville, N.C., during a period when a hacking attack on Colonial shut down a key pipeline. Oil companies are facing an uncertain future as they face pressure from many sides to move towards greener energy.

Big Oil (Probably) Isn't Going Away Anytime Soon. But It's Definitely Changing

Here are three key things to know as the oil industry pivots, or struggles to pivot, to a greener future.

Friends of the Earth supporters unfold a banner on Friday outside the district court in The Hague, Netherlands, where the court delivered its judgment in a long-running case in which four Nigerian farmers are seeking compensation and a cleanup from energy giant Shell for pollution caused by leaking oil pipelines in the Niger Delta.

Shell Ordered To Compensate Nigerian Farmers Affected By Oil Spills

"Finally, there is some justice for the Nigerian people suffering the consequences of Shell's oil," said Eric Dooh, one of the Nigerian farmers who sued Shell.

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak speaks, pictured in September, said he is quarantining in isolation at his home after testing positive for the coronavirus on Friday.

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak Tests Positive For Coronavirus

"With my case, I want to underscore the importance of Nevadans to stay at home as much as they possibly can at this time," Sisolak said, as cases continue to rise throughout the state.

Dave Bartholomew's "Carnival Day" was part of a wave of 1950s Mardi Gras recordings that give us a window into the forces that influence the soundtrack of Carnival to this day.

The soundtrack to Mardi Gras, from its first wave to its golden age

After Louis Armstrong reigned as King Zulu in 1949, musicians began writing music specifically for and about Mardi Gras. These early songs paved the way for the sounds of Carnival for decades to come.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II arrives to attend a morning church service at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, England, on Jan. 12.

Queen Elizabeth II Calls A Family Meeting To Determine Meghan and Harry's Next Steps

The queen will reportedly host Prince Harry, Prince Charles and Prince William at her country estate on Monday to discuss the couple's plans to "step back as 'senior' members of the Royal Family."

Two health care workers prepare syringes with AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine in London Monday. A U.K. study will expose volunteers to the coronavirus and could help development of future vaccines.

Why Scientists Are Infecting Healthy Volunteers With The Coronavirus

Exposing people to a potentially fatal disease could hasten understanding of COVID-19 and development of new vaccines and treatments. But the risks of such studies raise serious ethical questions.

Coronavirus-related restrictions left many cities quiet during this year's New Year's Eve celebrations. New York City's Times Square was almost empty as a limited group of healthcare workers were invited to watch the ball drop in person.

U.S. Rings In New Year With Subdued Celebrations

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged people find an alternative option for celebrating the holiday — with an aim to avoid large crowds and indoor gatherings.

Mrs. Mallard returned to Steve Stuttard's ninth story balcony this year to lay her eggs. Stuttard kept watch and helped make sure that all 11 ducklings made it down to the water where they happily swam away with Mrs. Mallard.

Duck Tales: Man Uses Naval Skills To Get 11 Ducklings Down 9 Stories

Operation Mallard 2 is complete after Steve Stuttard helped Mrs. Mallard get her 11 ducklings down nine stories from his apartment balcony to a nearby canal.

This season, award-winning host and chef Ming Tsai brings viewers to his home kitchen for an intimate, fun and dynamic experience, cooking delicious and easy-to-follow recipes with his son Henry.

SIMPLY MING: Season 18

Saturdays, May 8 - 29 & June 26 - July 31, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. on KPBS TV

Fortnite is releasing its new season, Chapter 2 - Season 4, on Thursday, but it will not be available on iPhones or Apple devices because of a legal dispute between Epic, the maker of Fortnite, and Apple over in-app commissions.

New Fortnite Season Will Not Be Available On iPhones, As Judge Sides With Apple

The maker of the popular Battle Royale game is being banned from Apple's App Store after skirting the tech giant's rule that it receive a 30% cut of every purchase.

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