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California regulators propose plan that could close Aliso Canyon. Or is it just 'kicking the can'?

The CPUC proposes a gradual approach to potentially closing Aliso Canyon, sparking concerns over the timeline and safety from local activists.

Russia to stop supplying Austria with natural gas DW 11/15/2024

Austria secures gas supply despite Gazprom halting deliveries, relying on alternatives from neighboring countries.
#climate-change

A Natural Gas Company Just Became the First to Be Sued Over Climate Change

This lawsuit against NW Natural sets a precedent by holding a gas utility accountable for misleading customers about fossil fuels and their environmental impact.

Future of Fossil Fuels at Stake in Homestretch of Climate Talks

Fossil-fuel producers are facing opposition from countries that want to end the use of coal, oil, and natural gas.
Europe and some nations impacted by climate change are pushing for a phase-out of fossil fuels at the UN climate conference.

In a First, a Gas Utility Is Sued Over Its Role in Global Warming

Oregon's lawsuit includes NW Natural, alleging deception about natural gas's impact on climate change.

Lawsuits Allege Deceit and Greenwashing by Oregon's Largest Gas Utility

NW Natural faces lawsuits challenging its alleged greenwashing and contribution to climate change, amid claims of misleading customers about the environmental impact of natural gas.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a bill that strikes climate change from state law

Climate change will be a lesser priority in Florida and largely disappear from state statutes under legislation signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

East Bay landfill produces fresh source of renewable energy for customers

The Keller Canyon facility in Pittsburg converts landfill waste into renewable natural gas, supporting climate change efforts and energy sustainability.

A Natural Gas Company Just Became the First to Be Sued Over Climate Change

This lawsuit against NW Natural sets a precedent by holding a gas utility accountable for misleading customers about fossil fuels and their environmental impact.

Future of Fossil Fuels at Stake in Homestretch of Climate Talks

Fossil-fuel producers are facing opposition from countries that want to end the use of coal, oil, and natural gas.
Europe and some nations impacted by climate change are pushing for a phase-out of fossil fuels at the UN climate conference.

In a First, a Gas Utility Is Sued Over Its Role in Global Warming

Oregon's lawsuit includes NW Natural, alleging deception about natural gas's impact on climate change.

Lawsuits Allege Deceit and Greenwashing by Oregon's Largest Gas Utility

NW Natural faces lawsuits challenging its alleged greenwashing and contribution to climate change, amid claims of misleading customers about the environmental impact of natural gas.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a bill that strikes climate change from state law

Climate change will be a lesser priority in Florida and largely disappear from state statutes under legislation signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

East Bay landfill produces fresh source of renewable energy for customers

The Keller Canyon facility in Pittsburg converts landfill waste into renewable natural gas, supporting climate change efforts and energy sustainability.
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#fracking

Fracking could decide the election in Pennsylvania - and nationwide

Pennsylvania's energy policies, particularly fracking, may heavily influence voter decisions in the closely contested 2024 election.

US state rocked by 'rare' earthquake that was felt 300 miles away

Texas experienced a rare 5.1 magnitude earthquake, the seventh largest in state history, felt widely across West Texas.

Fracking Company Is Selected to Receive Federal Environmental Justice Funding

CNX Resources' project inclusion in Justice40 sparks controversy over funding from environmental justice initiatives aimed at low-income communities.

Big Energy Issue in Pennsylvania Is Low Natural Gas Prices. Not Fracking.

Pennsylvania's gas market faces challenges as oversupply has led to plummeting prices and job losses, shifting focus from production to infrastructure.
With the debate over fracking overshadowing real issues, Pennsylvania voters are concerned more about infrastructure for transporting natural gas than about production methods.

Fossil fuels - not renewables - remain the real engines behind economic growth

US greenhouse gas emissions declined in 2023 while the economy grew, thanks to a reduction in emissions from power plants driven by the use of natural gas.
The decline in emissions is not due to using less fossil fuels, but rather the availability of cheap natural gas obtained through fracking.

With Kamala Harris now in favor, Hochul should let upstate NY frack, baby, frack

Kamala Harris' change of stance on fracking could positively impact Pennsylvania and potentially benefit upstate New York's economy.

Fracking could decide the election in Pennsylvania - and nationwide

Pennsylvania's energy policies, particularly fracking, may heavily influence voter decisions in the closely contested 2024 election.

US state rocked by 'rare' earthquake that was felt 300 miles away

Texas experienced a rare 5.1 magnitude earthquake, the seventh largest in state history, felt widely across West Texas.

Fracking Company Is Selected to Receive Federal Environmental Justice Funding

CNX Resources' project inclusion in Justice40 sparks controversy over funding from environmental justice initiatives aimed at low-income communities.

Big Energy Issue in Pennsylvania Is Low Natural Gas Prices. Not Fracking.

Pennsylvania's gas market faces challenges as oversupply has led to plummeting prices and job losses, shifting focus from production to infrastructure.
With the debate over fracking overshadowing real issues, Pennsylvania voters are concerned more about infrastructure for transporting natural gas than about production methods.

Fossil fuels - not renewables - remain the real engines behind economic growth

US greenhouse gas emissions declined in 2023 while the economy grew, thanks to a reduction in emissions from power plants driven by the use of natural gas.
The decline in emissions is not due to using less fossil fuels, but rather the availability of cheap natural gas obtained through fracking.

With Kamala Harris now in favor, Hochul should let upstate NY frack, baby, frack

Kamala Harris' change of stance on fracking could positively impact Pennsylvania and potentially benefit upstate New York's economy.
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Energy officials warn of winter blackout risk in Texas and beyond - Austin Monitor

Reasons for high winter risk vary across the country
Power grid changes and increasing electricity demand contribute to power failures in winter storms

Ontario aiming to become energy superpower, energy minister says | CBC News

Ontario aims to meet and exceed a projected 75% increase in electricity demand while enhancing energy exports.

Energy officials warn of winter blackout risk in Texas and beyond - Austin Monitor

Reasons for high winter risk vary across the country
Power grid changes and increasing electricity demand contribute to power failures in winter storms

Ontario aiming to become energy superpower, energy minister says | CBC News

Ontario aims to meet and exceed a projected 75% increase in electricity demand while enhancing energy exports.
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'Untenable': Berkeley Bowl, Boichik decry ballot measure that could ruin them

Berkeley's Measure GG could heavily tax larger natural gas users, causing economic stress for many local businesses and non-profits.
Opposition argues the tax is poorly timed and risks driving businesses out of Berkeley.
#tennessee

New Tennessee natural gas plant has permits for pipeline to fuel it paused on environmental worries

Federal appeals court temporarily halts key permits for natural gas pipeline in Tennessee, raising environmental concerns and delaying construction plans.

A Tennessee natural gas project has been blocked by a federal judge, for now

A federal appeals panel has temporarily stopped construction permits for a Tennessee pipeline project that would supply a natural gas plant.

New Tennessee natural gas plant has permits for pipeline to fuel it paused on environmental worries

Federal appeals court temporarily halts key permits for natural gas pipeline in Tennessee, raising environmental concerns and delaying construction plans.

A Tennessee natural gas project has been blocked by a federal judge, for now

A federal appeals panel has temporarily stopped construction permits for a Tennessee pipeline project that would supply a natural gas plant.
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George Lu wants to 'move the needle' on traffic safety and housing affordability

Lu proposes a future shutoff date for natural gas in Palo Alto to transition to electric energy.
He anticipates a significant decline in natural gas usage and advocates for strategic planning.

AI could be giving natural gas a second lease on life

AI's energy demand is reshaping the clean energy transition, with significant reliance on natural gas for data centers.
#european-commission

New LNG system opens in Greece aiming to reduce reliance on Russia

The Alexandroupolis LNG project aims to decrease southeast Europe's reliance on Russian gas and stimulate local economic growth.

EU leaders play down bank risks as economy weakens

European Union leaders Friday played down the risk of a banking crisis developing from recent global financial turbulence and hitting the economy even harder than the energy crunch tied to Russia's war in Ukraine.After a meeting in Brussels, the EU government heads said lenders in Europe are generally in sound health and in a position to weather a combination of rising interest rates and slowing economic growth.

New LNG system opens in Greece aiming to reduce reliance on Russia

The Alexandroupolis LNG project aims to decrease southeast Europe's reliance on Russian gas and stimulate local economic growth.

EU leaders play down bank risks as economy weakens

European Union leaders Friday played down the risk of a banking crisis developing from recent global financial turbulence and hitting the economy even harder than the energy crunch tied to Russia's war in Ukraine.After a meeting in Brussels, the EU government heads said lenders in Europe are generally in sound health and in a position to weather a combination of rising interest rates and slowing economic growth.
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#energy-storage

US grid adds batteries at 10x the rate of natural gas in first half of 2024

Renewable energy sources, especially solar and batteries, are rapidly outpacing natural gas in new capacity installations as of 2024.

The US Grid Is Adding Batteries at a Much Faster Rate Than Natural Gas

The rapid increase in solar, wind, and battery capacity in 2024 is expected to surpass natural gas for electricity generation.

Winters in Europe will be cheaper - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Natural gas prices are highly volatile during October and November due to the transition to the heating season.
Storage levels before the heating season significantly influence gas prices and market stability.

US grid adds batteries at 10x the rate of natural gas in first half of 2024

Renewable energy sources, especially solar and batteries, are rapidly outpacing natural gas in new capacity installations as of 2024.

The US Grid Is Adding Batteries at a Much Faster Rate Than Natural Gas

The rapid increase in solar, wind, and battery capacity in 2024 is expected to surpass natural gas for electricity generation.

Winters in Europe will be cheaper - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Natural gas prices are highly volatile during October and November due to the transition to the heating season.
Storage levels before the heating season significantly influence gas prices and market stability.
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Russia says it's the bigger person for not cutting Europe's natural gas supply - but that's not all there is to it

Russia's oil and gas sector is compromised by Western sanctions, significantly reducing its exports to Europe and putting financial pressure on the country.
#fossil-fuels

The US Is Backsliding Into Dirty Fossil Fuels Because of Ravenous AI Datacenters

The surge in AI demands is prompting a revival in the fossil fuel industry, particularly natural gas.

New York to Ban Natural Gas, Including Stoves, in New Buildings

New York may soon become the first state in the nation to ban natural gas in new construction under a budget deal announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul.The proposal, revealed on Thursday night, has been a priority for environmental groups, who see it as a critical step in reducing New York's dependence on fossil fuels and helping it meet its emission reduction goals.

Russia Wants a Committed Fossil Fuel Relationship. China Has Cold Feet

There was one awkward moment at this week's closely-watched summit between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.The Russian and Chinese presidents, who have met 40 times in the last decade, exchanged plenty of warm words.Xi reassured Putin of his continuing support for Russia's stance on Ukraine, and the pair signed a dozen collaboration agreements aimed at building a multipolar world with a diminished West.

How Many Solar Panels Does It Take to Power a House?

Renewable energy is a growing industry and is key to transitioning away from fossil fuels.Solar energy is the most popular and abundant renewable energy source .In fact, residential solar power installations from 2020 to 2021.However, solar is still far behind the nonrenewable energy sources in production; only of all utility-scale electricity comes from solar, a far smaller share than natural gas (38%) or coal (22%).

The US Is Backsliding Into Dirty Fossil Fuels Because of Ravenous AI Datacenters

The surge in AI demands is prompting a revival in the fossil fuel industry, particularly natural gas.

New York to Ban Natural Gas, Including Stoves, in New Buildings

New York may soon become the first state in the nation to ban natural gas in new construction under a budget deal announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul.The proposal, revealed on Thursday night, has been a priority for environmental groups, who see it as a critical step in reducing New York's dependence on fossil fuels and helping it meet its emission reduction goals.

Russia Wants a Committed Fossil Fuel Relationship. China Has Cold Feet

There was one awkward moment at this week's closely-watched summit between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.The Russian and Chinese presidents, who have met 40 times in the last decade, exchanged plenty of warm words.Xi reassured Putin of his continuing support for Russia's stance on Ukraine, and the pair signed a dozen collaboration agreements aimed at building a multipolar world with a diminished West.

How Many Solar Panels Does It Take to Power a House?

Renewable energy is a growing industry and is key to transitioning away from fossil fuels.Solar energy is the most popular and abundant renewable energy source .In fact, residential solar power installations from 2020 to 2021.However, solar is still far behind the nonrenewable energy sources in production; only of all utility-scale electricity comes from solar, a far smaller share than natural gas (38%) or coal (22%).
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#explosion

Houston pipeline fire leaves hundreds of homes under evacuation orders for second day

The explosion caused significant disruption and evacuations in Deer Park, raising concerns among residents.

Los Angeles firefighters injured in explosion of pressurized cylinders aboard truck

Several Los Angeles firefighters injured, two critically, in explosion while responding to a truck fire with pressurized cylinders.
The cylinders may have contained natural gas.

Houston pipeline fire leaves hundreds of homes under evacuation orders for second day

The explosion caused significant disruption and evacuations in Deer Park, raising concerns among residents.

Los Angeles firefighters injured in explosion of pressurized cylinders aboard truck

Several Los Angeles firefighters injured, two critically, in explosion while responding to a truck fire with pressurized cylinders.
The cylinders may have contained natural gas.
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TC Energy says sale of minority stake in pipeline to Indigenous groups is delayed | CBC News

The largest-ever Indigenous equity ownership deal in Canada is delayed due to transaction structuring issues within the partnership.
#energy-policy

Oil and gas production skyrocketed under both Trump and Biden

U.S. oil and natural gas production reached record highs under both the Trump and Biden administrations, despite opposing views on fossil fuels.

National Grid is About to Raise Your Gas Bill to Cover $5 Billion in Infrastructure Projects

National Grid's rate increase for gas service faces resistance due to environmental concerns and existing climate laws in New York.

Oil and gas production skyrocketed under both Trump and Biden

U.S. oil and natural gas production reached record highs under both the Trump and Biden administrations, despite opposing views on fossil fuels.

National Grid is About to Raise Your Gas Bill to Cover $5 Billion in Infrastructure Projects

National Grid's rate increase for gas service faces resistance due to environmental concerns and existing climate laws in New York.
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Dozens more Rancho Palos Verdes homes face gas shutoffs amid relentless land movement

Southern California Gas Co. is indefinitely shutting off gas to 54 homes due to safety concerns over land movement.
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I want out': how a natural gas project along the Gulf coast is upending residents' lives

The LNG hub construction is severely disrupting the lives of residents in Plaquemines parish, leading to water shortages and dangerous traffic conditions.

Academics and Lawmakers Slam an Industry-Funded Report by a Former Energy Secretary Promoting Natural Gas and LNG - Inside Climate News

The report examines the role of natural gas in energy security, equity, and sustainability in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

I want out': how a natural gas project along the Gulf coast is upending residents' lives

The LNG hub construction is severely disrupting the lives of residents in Plaquemines parish, leading to water shortages and dangerous traffic conditions.

Academics and Lawmakers Slam an Industry-Funded Report by a Former Energy Secretary Promoting Natural Gas and LNG - Inside Climate News

The report examines the role of natural gas in energy security, equity, and sustainability in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
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Want to Support Palestinian Liberation? Boycott Chevron.

The BDS movement targets Chevron for its complicity in funding Israel's military activities through natural gas extraction. The call for boycott emphasizes global solidarity with Palestinians.

Texas Energy Is So Bountiful, They Pay You to Take It Away

Natural gas prices plummet due to oversupply in the Permian Basin.

Editorial: Chicago should cool down on banning natural gas in new buildings and let this be debated statewide

Mayor Brandon Johnson and allies have introduced an ordinance to ban natural gas in most newly constructed buildings.
There is a debate on whether the ban should be decided at the state level rather than the city level.
#investigation

Some southwest suburbs reporting natural gas odor, authorities investigating

Residents in southwest suburban communities are reporting smelling natural gas and Nicor is investigating the issue.
Several communities, including Tinley Park, Oak Forest, and Posen, have received calls about the gas odor.

Fire at vacant Westlake building spreads to apartments, displaces several residents

A fire that started in a vacant house spread to two nearby apartment buildings in Westlake on Monday morning, leaving residents from 20 units without a home, according to authorities.The fire was reported about 1 a.m. at 245 Reno St., the Los Angeles Fire Department said.Emergency officials found a two-story house engulfed in flames, and the fire spread to two neighboring apartment buildings on both sides of the house.

Divers used chartered yacht to sabotage Nord Stream pipelines report

The underwater bombing of the Nord Stream gas pipelines last September was carried out by a team of divers operating from a 15-metre chartered yacht called the Andromeda, according to a new report.The report in Der Spiegel traces the Andromeda's route around the Baltic from its home marina in Rostock on 6 September to the German island of Rugen and then finally to the Danish island of Christians, close to the site of the blasts on 26 September.

Some southwest suburbs reporting natural gas odor, authorities investigating

Residents in southwest suburban communities are reporting smelling natural gas and Nicor is investigating the issue.
Several communities, including Tinley Park, Oak Forest, and Posen, have received calls about the gas odor.

Fire at vacant Westlake building spreads to apartments, displaces several residents

A fire that started in a vacant house spread to two nearby apartment buildings in Westlake on Monday morning, leaving residents from 20 units without a home, according to authorities.The fire was reported about 1 a.m. at 245 Reno St., the Los Angeles Fire Department said.Emergency officials found a two-story house engulfed in flames, and the fire spread to two neighboring apartment buildings on both sides of the house.

Divers used chartered yacht to sabotage Nord Stream pipelines report

The underwater bombing of the Nord Stream gas pipelines last September was carried out by a team of divers operating from a 15-metre chartered yacht called the Andromeda, according to a new report.The report in Der Spiegel traces the Andromeda's route around the Baltic from its home marina in Rostock on 6 September to the German island of Rugen and then finally to the Danish island of Christians, close to the site of the blasts on 26 September.
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Natural Gas Futures Rise As U.S. Braces For Freezing Weather

Natural gas prices are higher on the prospect of cold weather in the U.S.
Spot market demand may increase, but there are supply risks due to gas production freeze-off.
#merger

Woodside Energy, Santos in Merger Talks to Create Global Energy Giant

Woodside Energy and Santos are in talks for a potential merger
The merger could result in a new global giant worth around $52 billion

Chesapeake Energy, Southwestern Energy Sign Merger Agreement

Chesapeake Energy and Southwestern Energy are merging in an all stock-transaction valued at $7.4 billion.
The merger aims to create a premier natural gas company.

Woodside Energy, Santos in Merger Talks to Create Global Energy Giant

Woodside Energy and Santos are in talks for a potential merger
The merger could result in a new global giant worth around $52 billion

Chesapeake Energy, Southwestern Energy Sign Merger Agreement

Chesapeake Energy and Southwestern Energy are merging in an all stock-transaction valued at $7.4 billion.
The merger aims to create a premier natural gas company.
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#natural gas

Fossil fuel corporations are poised for $7 trillion Arctic bonanza

Melting ice in the Arctic is creating new opportunities for resource extraction, leading to a potential 'gold rush' for Arctic nations and corporations.
The Arctic is estimated to hold up to 90 billion barrels of oil, 1,669 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, and 44 billion barrels of liquid natural gas, making it a highly valuable region for energy resources.
The melting Arctic ice is seen by some as a business opportunity, rather than a consequence of climate change, which has drawn criticism from environmental groups.

Ontario funding projects aimed at using hydrogen to power electricity grid | CBC News

Ontario is investing $6 million in hydrogen projects to power the province's electricity grid.
The largest project is blending hydrogen with natural gas to produce electricity at Halton Hills Generating Station.
Some advocacy groups argue that blending hydrogen with natural gas won't significantly reduce emissions.

Austrians warned as country remains dependent on Russia for gas supplies

60% of natural gas used in Austria is sourced from Russia.
Austria's reliance on Russian gas leaves the country vulnerable to supply issues.
Austria's pipeline connections to Germany and Italy could provide emergency gas supply.

Fossil fuel corporations are poised for $7 trillion Arctic bonanza

Melting ice in the Arctic is creating new opportunities for resource extraction, leading to a potential 'gold rush' for Arctic nations and corporations.
The Arctic is estimated to hold up to 90 billion barrels of oil, 1,669 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, and 44 billion barrels of liquid natural gas, making it a highly valuable region for energy resources.
The melting Arctic ice is seen by some as a business opportunity, rather than a consequence of climate change, which has drawn criticism from environmental groups.

Ontario funding projects aimed at using hydrogen to power electricity grid | CBC News

Ontario is investing $6 million in hydrogen projects to power the province's electricity grid.
The largest project is blending hydrogen with natural gas to produce electricity at Halton Hills Generating Station.
Some advocacy groups argue that blending hydrogen with natural gas won't significantly reduce emissions.

Austrians warned as country remains dependent on Russia for gas supplies

60% of natural gas used in Austria is sourced from Russia.
Austria's reliance on Russian gas leaves the country vulnerable to supply issues.
Austria's pipeline connections to Germany and Italy could provide emergency gas supply.
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Nord Stream 1: Gazprom announces indefinite shutdown of pipeline

Russian energy giant Gazprom extended the shutdown of gas flows through its key Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Germany on Friday evening, providing no timeframe for a reopening.
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National Grid plans to hike gas bills by 17%, files plan with regulators | amNewYork

By Christian Murray Posted on April 28, 2023 Photo courtesy of National Grid Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams National Grid, the utility giant that supplies natural gas to 1.9 million customers in New York City and Long Island, plans to hike rates by about 17% on its residential users.

EPA finalizes rule to cut down on harmful smog and pollution from power plants

The Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday it had finalized its so-called good-neighbor rule, which aims to cut down on harmful smog and nitrogen oxide pollution from coal-fired power plants and industrial facilities.The agency will require 23 states that are currently not meeting the requirements to adhere to the rule, which sets limits on air pollution from smog and ground-level ozone that wafts into other states.

National Grid plans to hike gas bills by 17%, files plan with regulators | amNewYork

By Christian Murray Posted on April 28, 2023 Photo courtesy of National Grid Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter to get insights and game coverage for your favorite teams National Grid, the utility giant that supplies natural gas to 1.9 million customers in New York City and Long Island, plans to hike rates by about 17% on its residential users.

EPA finalizes rule to cut down on harmful smog and pollution from power plants

The Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday it had finalized its so-called good-neighbor rule, which aims to cut down on harmful smog and nitrogen oxide pollution from coal-fired power plants and industrial facilities.The agency will require 23 states that are currently not meeting the requirements to adhere to the rule, which sets limits on air pollution from smog and ground-level ozone that wafts into other states.
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#infrastructure

California air regulators approve landmark zero-emission rules for trucks and locomotives

(Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

California air regulators have adopted two landmark rules setting aggressive zero-emission requirements for fleets of heavier vehicles and locomotives, a move expected to drastically cut pollution near ports and rail yards and alter the way goods move through the American West.

Ukraine updates: Russia fires over 20 missiles DW 04/28/2023

Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities were rocked by explosions overnight and in the early hours of Friday while air raid sirens were reported throughout the country, officials said.Russia fired more than 20 cruise missiles and two drones at Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine killing at least eight and striking a residential building in central Ukraine.

Bio-based plastic won't solve the plastic problem

If you order takeout in Los Angeles and your meal comes with a compostable fork made from PLAa common bio-based plasticyou're not supposed to toss the utensil in your curbside compost bin.The city doesn't want any products or packaging labeled biodegradable or compostable, saying that the materials don't actually break down quickly enough even at commercial composting facilities.

Alberta may have to return $130M in unspent federal funding for oil and gas well cleanup | CBC News

The Alberta government may have to return $130 million in leftover funding to the federal government after not spending the money to clean up old oil and gas wells.The cash is part of the federal government's $1.7-billion program in 2020 aimed at addressing the environmental risk of the aging oil and gas infrastructure, while also providing jobs to the beleaguered energy services sector after the pandemic began and oil prices crashed.

California air regulators approve landmark zero-emission rules for trucks and locomotives

(Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

California air regulators have adopted two landmark rules setting aggressive zero-emission requirements for fleets of heavier vehicles and locomotives, a move expected to drastically cut pollution near ports and rail yards and alter the way goods move through the American West.

Ukraine updates: Russia fires over 20 missiles DW 04/28/2023

Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities were rocked by explosions overnight and in the early hours of Friday while air raid sirens were reported throughout the country, officials said.Russia fired more than 20 cruise missiles and two drones at Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine killing at least eight and striking a residential building in central Ukraine.

Bio-based plastic won't solve the plastic problem

If you order takeout in Los Angeles and your meal comes with a compostable fork made from PLAa common bio-based plasticyou're not supposed to toss the utensil in your curbside compost bin.The city doesn't want any products or packaging labeled biodegradable or compostable, saying that the materials don't actually break down quickly enough even at commercial composting facilities.

Alberta may have to return $130M in unspent federal funding for oil and gas well cleanup | CBC News

The Alberta government may have to return $130 million in leftover funding to the federal government after not spending the money to clean up old oil and gas wells.The cash is part of the federal government's $1.7-billion program in 2020 aimed at addressing the environmental risk of the aging oil and gas infrastructure, while also providing jobs to the beleaguered energy services sector after the pandemic began and oil prices crashed.
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Exxon and Chevron Report More Modest Profits as Oil and Gas Prices Ease

Exxon Mobil and Chevron, the two largest American oil companies, reported modest earnings growth on Friday as they were forced to manage their businesses in the face of sagging prices for oil and natural gas.The slowing performance came after record earnings in 2022 in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which sent fossil fuel prices soaring through much of the year.

Putin's top security adviser holds talks with India's prime minister as Moscow seeks closer ties.

A senior security adviser to President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia met with India's prime minister in Delhi on Wednesday to discuss their nations' mutual interests, officials said, as Moscow continued its campaign to build stronger alliances with trading partners outside the bloc of Western countries helping Ukraine resist Russia's invasion.

U.S. renewable electricity surpassed coal in 2022 | amNewYork

Electricity generated from renewables surpassed coal in the United States for the first time in 2022, the U.S. Energy Information Administration announced Monday.Renewables also surpassed nuclear generation in 2022 after first doing so last year.Growth in wind and solar significantly drove the increase in renewable energy and contributed 14% of the electricity produced domestically in 2022.

The U.S. produced more electricity from renewables than coal in 2022

Electricity generated from renewables surpassed coal in the United States for the first time in 2022, the U.S. Energy Information Administration announced Monday.Renewables also surpassed nuclear generation in 2022 after first doing so last year.Growth in wind and solar significantly drove the increase in renewable energy and contributed 14% of the electricity produced domestically in 2022.

For the First Time, More U.S. Electricity Came From Renewables Than Coal in 2022

Electricity generated from renewables surpassed coal in the United States for the first time in 2022, the U.S. Energy Information Administration announced Monday.Renewables also surpassed nuclear generation in 2022 after first doing so last year.Growth in wind and solar significantly drove the increase in renewable energy and contributed 14% of the electricity produced domestically in 2022.

US renewable electricity surpassed coal in 2022

By Isabella O'Malley | Associated Press Electricity generated from renewables surpassed coal in the United States for the first time in 2022, the U.S. Energy Information Administration announced Monday.Renewables also surpassed nuclear generation in 2022 after first doing so last year.Growth in wind and solar significantly drove the increase in renewable energy and contributed 14% of the electricity produced domestically in 2022.

Exxon and Chevron Report More Modest Profits as Oil and Gas Prices Ease

Exxon Mobil and Chevron, the two largest American oil companies, reported modest earnings growth on Friday as they were forced to manage their businesses in the face of sagging prices for oil and natural gas.The slowing performance came after record earnings in 2022 in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which sent fossil fuel prices soaring through much of the year.

Putin's top security adviser holds talks with India's prime minister as Moscow seeks closer ties.

A senior security adviser to President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia met with India's prime minister in Delhi on Wednesday to discuss their nations' mutual interests, officials said, as Moscow continued its campaign to build stronger alliances with trading partners outside the bloc of Western countries helping Ukraine resist Russia's invasion.

U.S. renewable electricity surpassed coal in 2022 | amNewYork

Electricity generated from renewables surpassed coal in the United States for the first time in 2022, the U.S. Energy Information Administration announced Monday.Renewables also surpassed nuclear generation in 2022 after first doing so last year.Growth in wind and solar significantly drove the increase in renewable energy and contributed 14% of the electricity produced domestically in 2022.

The U.S. produced more electricity from renewables than coal in 2022

Electricity generated from renewables surpassed coal in the United States for the first time in 2022, the U.S. Energy Information Administration announced Monday.Renewables also surpassed nuclear generation in 2022 after first doing so last year.Growth in wind and solar significantly drove the increase in renewable energy and contributed 14% of the electricity produced domestically in 2022.

For the First Time, More U.S. Electricity Came From Renewables Than Coal in 2022

Electricity generated from renewables surpassed coal in the United States for the first time in 2022, the U.S. Energy Information Administration announced Monday.Renewables also surpassed nuclear generation in 2022 after first doing so last year.Growth in wind and solar significantly drove the increase in renewable energy and contributed 14% of the electricity produced domestically in 2022.

US renewable electricity surpassed coal in 2022

By Isabella O'Malley | Associated Press Electricity generated from renewables surpassed coal in the United States for the first time in 2022, the U.S. Energy Information Administration announced Monday.Renewables also surpassed nuclear generation in 2022 after first doing so last year.Growth in wind and solar significantly drove the increase in renewable energy and contributed 14% of the electricity produced domestically in 2022.
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Editorial: Xi has been an apologist for Putin. Will he also be his lethal arms supplier?

For Ukraine, the war against Russia is existential.Defeat means extinction as a sovereign nation, and the destruction of Ukrainian identity.Russia's troubles, however, are self-inflicted.By invading Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin forced the West to impose a series of harsh sanctions aimed at squeezing the Kremlin economically, and ultimately, forcing a withdrawal from Ukraine.

Japan's Prime Minister Becomes Last G7 Leader to Visit Ukraine

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan was making an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Tuesday to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky, becoming the last leader of the Group of 7 nations to go to the country as he seeks a more active role for Japan in international affairs.Russia's invasion of Ukraine has galvanized Japan's foreign and defense policy, stoking concerns about the costs of geopolitical instability.

Inflation cooled again in January in a bumpy downward trend

Consumer prices continued to climb in January, but they rose at the lowest yearly pace recorded since October 2021, according to data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).This is welcome news for the Federal Reserve, which is continuing to raise interest rates in an attempt to curb inflation via consumer spending.

Editorial: Xi has been an apologist for Putin. Will he also be his lethal arms supplier?

For Ukraine, the war against Russia is existential.Defeat means extinction as a sovereign nation, and the destruction of Ukrainian identity.Russia's troubles, however, are self-inflicted.By invading Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin forced the West to impose a series of harsh sanctions aimed at squeezing the Kremlin economically, and ultimately, forcing a withdrawal from Ukraine.

Japan's Prime Minister Becomes Last G7 Leader to Visit Ukraine

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan was making an unannounced visit to Ukraine on Tuesday to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky, becoming the last leader of the Group of 7 nations to go to the country as he seeks a more active role for Japan in international affairs.Russia's invasion of Ukraine has galvanized Japan's foreign and defense policy, stoking concerns about the costs of geopolitical instability.

Inflation cooled again in January in a bumpy downward trend

Consumer prices continued to climb in January, but they rose at the lowest yearly pace recorded since October 2021, according to data released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).This is welcome news for the Federal Reserve, which is continuing to raise interest rates in an attempt to curb inflation via consumer spending.
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How a Calgary geothermal company is making its mark across the Atlantic | CBC News

A Calgary geothermal company, Eavor Technologies Inc., has been awarded a grant from the European Innovation Fund (EIF) in support of the Canadian firm's geothermal project in Germany.The grant is worth 91.6-million, which is about $135 million Cdn.The innovation fund hands out financial incentives to companies investing in low-carbon technologies in Europe.

Maps of home heating in the United States

For The Washington Post, John Muyskens, Shannon Osaka, and Naema Ahmed mapped the main ways that Americans heat their homes:

Thanks to a combination of local climates, electricity prices and historical accident, America's home heating system, like the country's politics, is deeply divided.In the South, thanks to government funding from almost a century ago and mild climates, many rely on electricity to stay warm.

Opinion: Who profits from Southern California's high gas bills? The problem is we don't know

The doubling and in some cases quadrupling of Southern Californians' natural gas bills in recent months stemmed from rapid price spikes in the so-called spot market, a real-time wholesale market for the fuel.The lack of transparency in California's spot market for gasoline played a similarly major role in the pummeling California drivers took at the pump last year.

Riverside County Housing Development Uses Its Own Microgrid System | KQED

Here in California, we've grown pretty accustomed to power outages.Sometimes it gets knocked out by storms.Other times, it gets turned off on purpose by the utility companies to avoid wildfires.But what if you could live in a community where your lights always stayed on, no matter what happened to the grid?Reporter: Saul Gonzalez, The California Report
State Regulators Try To get To The Bottom Of Spike In Natural Gas Prices
California utility regulators are digging into reasons for this winter's high natural gas prices.

San Francisco Roundup: Presidio GO Goes Electric, Amtrak Payment Pilot

...and nice job, SFMTA, with new Church and Market treatment



A look at of the new buses in front of some structure NIMBYs once opposed.:)
Here are a few Streetsblog news nuggets to start your weekend.Presidio gets electric buses The Presidio runs two routes on its Presidio GO bus system, which offers free connections to and from downtown and BART, as well as a lift around the park itself on its South Hills route.

Will hotter inflation send mortgage rates back over 7%?

However, for 2023 I believe this range on the 10-year yield would be appropriate, considering the labor market is still solid.If the labor market starts to get worse - meaning jobless claims rise with some speed - the initial range of this forecast will break, and bond yields will go lower.The data isn't there yet to even have that conversation.

The Simpsons Couch Gag That Was Filmed In London

One episode of the Simpsons included a live-action sequence... and it was mostly shot in Outer London.If you've never seen it before, watch this live-action recreation of the Simpson's opening theme.It is magnificent.It's Springfield, but not as we know it.The recreation has some tellingly British touches.
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