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fromFortune
2 weeks ago
NYC startup

New York's making a new nuclear-power facility, the country's first major one in over 15 years

fromsilive
2 days ago
US politics

Gas pipeline in waters off Staten Island coast moves forward after Trump brings dead project back to life

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
NYC startup

New York's making a new nuclear-power facility, the country's first major one in over 15 years

fromsilive
2 days ago
US politics

Gas pipeline in waters off Staten Island coast moves forward after Trump brings dead project back to life

#climate-change
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

How the political consensus on climate change has shattered

Political consensus over the UK's net zero commitment has dissolved, creating divisions among parties regarding climate policy.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump's Budget Bill Is Going to Spike Energy Costs for Households Across the US

The 'One Big Beautiful Bill' legislation is expected to significantly increase energy costs for American households due to the repeal of clean energy incentives.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Hawaii Announced a Climate Lawsuit. So the Government Sued Hawaii First.

Hawaii intends to sue fossil fuel companies for climate change damages; federal intervention has already begun to block these lawsuits.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Is Germany's new government weakening climate protection? DW 05/24/2025

Katherina Reiche acknowledges the achievements of her predecessor, Robert Habeck, while planning to abolish his key energy law.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

How the political consensus on climate change has shattered

Political consensus over the UK's net zero commitment has dissolved, creating divisions among parties regarding climate policy.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump's Budget Bill Is Going to Spike Energy Costs for Households Across the US

The 'One Big Beautiful Bill' legislation is expected to significantly increase energy costs for American households due to the repeal of clean energy incentives.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Hawaii Announced a Climate Lawsuit. So the Government Sued Hawaii First.

Hawaii intends to sue fossil fuel companies for climate change damages; federal intervention has already begun to block these lawsuits.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Is Germany's new government weakening climate protection? DW 05/24/2025

Katherina Reiche acknowledges the achievements of her predecessor, Robert Habeck, while planning to abolish his key energy law.
#germany
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday

Merz strongly condemned the anti-Semitic shooting in Washington, while Germany shifts policy to embrace nuclear power for climate goals.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday

Merz strongly condemned the anti-Semitic shooting in Washington, while Germany shifts policy to embrace nuclear power for climate goals.
#trump-administration
Washington DC
fromwww.twincities.com
1 month ago

15 states sue over Trump's move to fast-track oil and gas projects via his energy emergency' order

A coalition of 15 states is suing the Trump administration over energy expansion measures bypassing environmental laws and threatening endangered species.
US politics
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

How Donald Trump blew the offshore wind industry off course

The US offshore wind sector is facing significant challenges due to Trump's administration, risking billions in investments.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Trump promised to slash energy prices. 100 days in, they're up-and expected to keep rising

Trump's energy policies have led to rising energy prices, despite promises to lower them.
Energy and electricity prices have increased in Trump's second term, contrary to campaign pledges.
Washington DC
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Trump's wind energy freeze is so much hot air, say 17 states

The Trump administration's executive order threatens wind energy project approvals, provoking a lawsuit from 17 states and DC.
Washington DC
fromwww.twincities.com
1 month ago

15 states sue over Trump's move to fast-track oil and gas projects via his energy emergency' order

A coalition of 15 states is suing the Trump administration over energy expansion measures bypassing environmental laws and threatening endangered species.
US politics
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

How Donald Trump blew the offshore wind industry off course

The US offshore wind sector is facing significant challenges due to Trump's administration, risking billions in investments.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Trump promised to slash energy prices. 100 days in, they're up-and expected to keep rising

Trump's energy policies have led to rising energy prices, despite promises to lower them.
Energy and electricity prices have increased in Trump's second term, contrary to campaign pledges.
Washington DC
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Trump's wind energy freeze is so much hot air, say 17 states

The Trump administration's executive order threatens wind energy project approvals, provoking a lawsuit from 17 states and DC.
#renewable-energy
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

GOP budget bill poised to crush renewable energy in the US

The administration's planned energy policies would result in the drilling of 50,000 new oil wells every year for the next few years, ensuring land devastation, soil, and groundwater poisoning due to fossil fuels.
Environment
#clean-energy
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | Save Us, Senators, From a Very Expensive Mistake

The Senate must preserve clean-energy tax credits to maintain America's industrial strength and effective energy policy.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | Save Us, Senators, From a Very Expensive Mistake

The Senate must preserve clean-energy tax credits to maintain America's industrial strength and effective energy policy.
#public-health
US politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Trump's EPA Proposes Repealing Some Limits on Mercury and Greenhouse Gas

EPA proposes to repeal regulations on power plants, claiming it will lower costs for families.
US politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Trump's EPA Proposes Repealing Some Limits on Mercury and Greenhouse Gas

EPA proposes to repeal regulations on power plants, claiming it will lower costs for families.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Enbridge says it would pitch new Alberta-B.C. pipeline only under right conditions | CBC News

"We've been in active conversations with many pipeline companies, and I feel like we're pretty close to having either one or a consortium come forward," Smith told reporters on Tuesday.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

UK can reach net zero by 2050, climate report finds

This is an optimistic report. It is possible to meet our carbon budgets for 2030 and 2050, provided we take steps forward [on policy]. It's very important that our country steps up to deliver our commitments.
UK politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' is one big betrayal of American energy progress

Without a more structured, longer-term phase-down timeline, developers, manufacturers, and installers will scramble to meet tight deadlines and face a massive drop in demand shortly thereafter.
SF politics
#new-york
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Low-Income Households Shortchanged on State Funding for Energy Saving Programs

New York's PSC allocates only 30% of energy efficiency funding to low-income households, raising concerns about increasing energy burden.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Low-Income Households Shortchanged on State Funding for Energy Saving Programs

New York's PSC allocates only 30% of energy efficiency funding to low-income households, raising concerns about increasing energy burden.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

I'M WATCHING!' Trump Demands EVERYONE, KEEP OIL PRICES DOWN' Following Iran Attack

EVERYONE, KEEP OIL PRICES DOWN. I'M WATCHING! YOU'RE PLAYING RIGHT INTO THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY. DON'T DO IT!"
US news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Lower energy costs part of government's 10-year plan for industry

Lowering energy costs for thousands of businesses by scrapping green levies will form a central part of the government's new 10-year industrial strategy.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Europe will never return to Russian gas, European Commission insists

"This is a ban that we introduce because Russia has weaponised energy against us, because Russia has blackmailed member states in the EU and therefore they are not a trading partner that can be trusted."
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Expert report rules out cyber-attack for Spain and Portugal April blackout

The unprecedented blackout that brought the Iberian peninsula to a standstill was caused by surging voltages triggering a chain reaction of disconnections within Spain's power network.
UK politics
#european-union
#nuclear-energy
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Trump seeks to boost US nuclear power, roll back regulations

Trump's new executive orders aim to expedite the growth of the U.S. nuclear energy sector by reducing regulatory barriers.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump signs executive orders to spur US nuclear energy renaissance'

Trump's executive orders aim to revitalize nuclear energy to meet growing electricity demands, particularly for AI industries.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

GB Energy's promised 8.3bn budget raided to pay for small nuclear reactors

Rachel Reeves has redirected significant funds meant for GB Energy to support the nuclear sector, raising concerns about renewable energy investment.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

EU to propose lowering price cap on Russian oil in new sanctions package

The proposed lowering of the Russian oil price cap to $45 aims to significantly reduce Kremlin revenues and strengthen sanctions against their war efforts.
Europe news
#politics
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Elias: Blame oil industry, not government, for California's high gas prices

California's high gas prices are attributed to structural factors and regulation rather than collusion among oil companies.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Even The Largest Oil And Gas Hubs Oppose Drilling In The Arctic

In a nation where conservation often battles energy needs, only a third of Americans support expanding drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Canada news
fromThe American Conservative
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

The Hardware of Abundance

Abundance is a conservative achievement, not a progressive discovery, revealing a divide between those who build and those who just claim credit.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Trump administration orders Pennsylvania power plant to run through the summer

The order to the Eddystone plant highlights concerns over power shortfalls as aging plants close and demand rises, showcasing the need for continued operational capacity.
DC food
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

A proposed Utah uranium mine gets the Trump treatment - High Country News

"On a blustery day in mid-May, a herd of cattle grazed against the snow-dusted slopes of the La Sal Mountains... the splintered remains of all the juniper and piñon trees that had been attacked and viciously shredded by a hydromower."
Portland food
#california
California
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Expert says California gas prices could go to $8 a gallon or higher

California faces a potential gas price crisis with possible costs exceeding $8 per gallon due to refinery closures.
#canadian-politics
Canada news
fromTruthout
1 month ago

First Nations Worry Canada's Push to Be an "Energy Superpower" Will Harm Them

Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to transform the Canadian economy while addressing Indigenous rights amid rising nationalism and economic independence from the U.S.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

'Energy is Canada's power': New federal energy minister touts past Alberta oilpatch ties | CBC News

Canada news
fromTruthout
1 month ago

First Nations Worry Canada's Push to Be an "Energy Superpower" Will Harm Them

Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to transform the Canadian economy while addressing Indigenous rights amid rising nationalism and economic independence from the U.S.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

'Energy is Canada's power': New federal energy minister touts past Alberta oilpatch ties | CBC News

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 month ago

Trump Moves to Gut Low-Income Energy Assistance as Summer Heat Descends and Electricity Prices Rise - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

It is alarming that nearly one in four Americans report being unable to pay their full energy bill for at least one month.
SF politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

DOE redirects $365 million from Puerto Rico's solar projects to oil-dependent power grid

That money was spring loaded to flow now, said Javier Rúa Jovet, public policy director for Puerto Rico's Solar and Energy Storage Association. He and others criticized the move.
NYC politics
#republican-party
fromFast Company
1 month ago
SF politics

House Republicans just gutted the IRA. What happened to all the supposed holdouts?

The House passed a budget bill that undermines the Inflation Reduction Act, causing concern for job losses and increased energy costs.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
SF politics

Republicans face a crucial stretch this week as they aim to deliver on Trump's agenda

House Republicans are working to finalize a comprehensive bill that addresses tax, immigration, and energy reforms, with a strict timeline in place.
SF politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

House Republicans just gutted the IRA. What happened to all the supposed holdouts?

The House passed a budget bill that undermines the Inflation Reduction Act, causing concern for job losses and increased energy costs.
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Republicans face a crucial stretch this week as they aim to deliver on Trump's agenda

House Republicans are working to finalize a comprehensive bill that addresses tax, immigration, and energy reforms, with a strict timeline in place.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Feds back GOP states in climate case alleging BlackRock, other fund giants conspired to lower coal output

This case is about precisely the sort of conduct, including concerted efforts to reduce output, which have long been condemned under the antitrust laws.
Black Lives Matter
NYC politics
fromqns.com
1 month ago

Op-ed | The power to illuminate: Why modernizing New York's electric grid is a matter of survival QNS

Senator Sanders emphasizes the urgent need to modernize the electric grid to prevent crises, particularly in vulnerable areas like Southeast Queens.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Ofgem urged to draw up a 'crisis plan' ready for the RTS switch off - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

We've heard nothing from industry about which of those scenarios might happen with the RTS switch-off, and it could be a combination of different issues.
UK politics
fromArs Technica
1 month ago
NYC politics

Trump admin lifts hold on offshore wind farm, doesn't explain why

Construction of Empire Wind has resumed, but reasons for the hold and its end remain unclear.
Portland food
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

PG&E plans to reopen lithium battery plant near Monterey County site burned in toxic fire

PG&E plans to reactivate a battery storage facility despite local concerns over safety and transparency following a major fire incident.
US politics
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Trump administration announces 'illegal' rollback of energy and water efficiency standards

The US Energy Department is rolling back appliance efficiency standards, raising legal and consumer concerns.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

US, Ukraine can immediately begin capitalizing on mineral deal through natural gas sales: Kyiv's energy minister

The US-Ukraine minerals deal will enhance energy collaboration and support Europe in reducing dependence on Russian energy.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Starmer ignored nuclear watchdog when he blamed regulations for delays

Keir Starmer's nuclear revival plan contradicts the Office for Nuclear Regulation's warnings about misattributing delays to regulations.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Early vote count favors Australia's government being reelected for a second term

Early votes suggest Australia may return the ruling Labor Party for a second term. With 70 seats projected for Labor, the competition remains close.
US news
Environment
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

DOJ drags New York, 3 other states, to court over climate plans conflicting with Trump's energy agenda

DOJ lawsuits against states challenge their climate actions as conflicting with federal energy dominance and regulations.
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