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Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Are Rising for the First Time in Two YearsThey Could Climb Far Higher

Rapid expansion of AI data centers and colder winter increased U.S. electricity use, driving a projected 2.4% rise in greenhouse-gas emissions in 2025.
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World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

What resources does Venezuela have apart from the world's most oil?

Venezuela possesses vast hydrocarbon and mineral wealth—largest proven oil reserves, significant natural gas, and untapped minerals—presenting major opportunities for oil production and mining expansion.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

The 14 global trends that will shape the climate in 2026

The world is now moving into the latter half of a critical decade to fight climate change. Scientists have warned that nations need to cut carbon emissions nearly 50% by 2030 to stave off 1.5C temperature rise. The world is woefully off track to meet those targets and risks further backsliding, even as there are some surprising sources of progress.
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US politics
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Classic Podcast: Historian Jay Hakes on the 1970s Energy Crises' Link to Climate Policy Today

1970s energy crises reshaped U.S. energy policy, prompting early renewable investments and influencing decades of oil-focused choices and later renewed shifts toward energy independence.
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fromFast Company
2 months ago
US politics

Trump administration plans to open new oil drilling off of California and Florida coasts, sparking bipartisan backlash

fromFast Company
2 months ago
US politics

Trump administration plans to open new oil drilling off of California and Florida coasts, sparking bipartisan backlash

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US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Trump reveals new offshore drilling plan. Here's what to know

A federal order would replace the current offshore leasing program with a Trump-era proposal offering up to 34 offshore sales across about 1.27 billion acres, prompting political and legal opposition.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Gongloff: You know who believes in climate change? The stock market

Clean-energy stocks have outperformed major indexes this year as global demand and AI-related investment drive market interest despite U.S. political and regulatory headwinds.
US politics
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

The nation's energy dominance falters - High Country News

Trump's "energy dominance" rebranding has been ineffective and has weakened the U.S. domestic energy industry's ability to produce reliable power.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

All operational US liquefied natural gas terminals have violated pollution limits, says report

All fully operational US LNG export terminals violated federal pollution limits in recent years, revealing widespread noncompliance with air and water pollution controls.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 year ago

Trump changes the nation's approach to climate issues on Day 1

U.S. shifts to expanded fossil fuel production and exports, rolls back vehicle emissions standards, exits the Paris Agreement, and declares a national energy emergency.
US politics
fromArs Technica
7 months ago

Trump signs executive orders meant to resurrect US nuclear power

Nuclear power in the US remains stagnant, with a troubled history and no new projects under construction.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
8 months ago

As Costs and Temperatures Rise, Trump Moves to Gut Low-Income Energy Assistance

High energy costs are significantly impacting American households' ability to afford essential utilities, especially in extreme temperatures.
Germany news
fromWIRED
8 months ago

Why Balcony Solar Panels Haven't Taken Off in the US

Balcony solar panels are gaining popularity in Germany, but regulatory hurdles hinder their adoption in the U.S.
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