Energy

Louisiana has become the first state to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in schools, causing pushback from civil rights groups.

Louisiana law requires public classrooms to display Ten Commandments

After the EU announced a tariff hike on Chinese EVs, Beijing warned it would retaliate, with China now going after Europe’s pork market.

What do EVs have to do with the price of pork in China? Actually, a lot.

For the first time ever, solar power is surpassing oil in terms of energy production capacity, according to a Bloomberg report.

Solar power is outpacing Big Oil in a shift that China may benefit the most from

Some analysts say global oil demand is a few years away from declining, while others foresee continued fossil fuel investments for decades.

IEA says oil demand set to peak, OPEC sees continued growth for decades

A recent study conducted by researchers at Concordia University has developed an innovative method to generate clean energy using algae.

Concordia University team uses algae for carbon-negative clean energy solution

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates wants to revolutionize the U.S. energy sector by building a next-generation nuclear reactor in Wyoming.

Bill Gates wants to shake up US energy with a next-generation nuclear reactor

The EU is supporting their domestic automakers who face competition from China's low-cost EVs, announcing a tariff hike on these vehicles.

EU announces tariff hike on Chinese EVs amid ongoing anti-subsidy investigation

Since President Joe Biden assumed office nearly four years ago, oil and gas companies experienced record profits and production levels.

Big Oil sees record profits under Biden, Trump promises to take them higher

A recent study has uncovered significant amounts of lithium in the wastewater produced from fracking throughout Pennsylvania.

Clean energy tech needs lithium, fracking could meet almost half of US demand

Major companies are teaming up in an effort to create the first "bioship" that would run on wood waste, in hopes of a greener future.

Could a ‘bioship’ powered by wood waste be a key to a greener future?

A battle over electric vehicles is unfolding in China, with officials at rival brands BYD and Huawei exchanging some verbal barbs.

China’s internal EV war heats up as officials at BYD, Huawei trade criticisms

Millions of acres of US farmland are set to be used for solar power, but solar grazing could bring agriculture and renewable energy together.

As solar power takes up farmland, solar grazing pairs agriculture with renewables

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced the state plans to abandon the California emissions standards on vehicles it adopted in 2021.

Virginia governor announces state will exit California emissions standards

A series of political ads emphasizing the positive impacts of Biden's green agenda have been released, even as some initiatives face pushback.

New ads highlight Biden’s clean energy wins, even as some face controversy

The U.S. will fund a deep sea mining study to potentially provide resources for EVs, but environmentalists and automakers are pushing back.

US funds study on deep sea mining for EVs, automakers split on their support

A new AP-NORC/EPIC poll shows many Americans are not ready to make the switch to electric vehicles.

Poll: Many Americans still shying away from EVs despite presidential push

EV infrastructure startup Gravity Inc. is bringing ultra-fast electric vehicle charging "trees" to New York City.

EV infrastructure startup bringing ultra-fast charging ‘trees’ to New York City

The Vermont Legislature passed a law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay for damages that are caused by climate change.

New Vermont law requires oil companies pay for climate change damage

A planned solar farm in the Mojave Desert may lead to the destruction of thousands of protected Joshua trees and harm other local species.

Planned solar farm threatens protected Joshua trees, other endangered species

The European Commission is set to announce a tariff hike on EV imports from China, a move that could cost Chinese automakers billions.

Europe may raise tariffs on Chinese EVs, but Beijing wants to cut a deal instead

The global demand for silver is rising, driven by increased solar panel production, in which China far outpaces the rest of the world.

China’s overproduction of solar panels drives silver demand to 12-year high

A new hybrid vehicle from Chinese automaker BYD can travel over 1,300 miles without stopping and it is priced at just $13,775.

New hybrid from China’s BYD tops US models, but Americans still can’t buy it

The White House announced a new initiative to modernize the United States' electric grid in response to increasing reliability challenges.

White House wants a better electric grid, environmental reviews take a back seat

Airbnb is partnering with ChargePoint to expand access to EV chargers for renters, offering hosts a sizable discount on this technology.

Airbnb partners with ChargePoint to offer hosts discounted home EV chargers