Energy

U.S. officials have their eyes on Chinese crypto mining operations active in the states that could pose a national security threat.

Chinese crypto mining operation in Wyoming raises national security alarms

A ring of fire eclipse is when the moon partially blocks the sun. The last time it was visible from the U.S. was in 2012.

ERCOT’s ‘Ring of Fire’ warning: Coming eclipse will impact Texas power grid

The cost of electric vehicles has been a "leading deterrent" for U.S. consumers, a problem the White House is trying to fix with a new policy.

EV tax credits set to become available for consumers at time of purchase

Numerous automakers have experienced challenges in the EV truck market, as the White House continues its push to electrify the nation's fleet.

Tesla, Ford, other autos struggling to build, price EV trucks

Powering an upcoming $4 billion electric vehicle battery factory in Kansas will require a nearby coal-fired power plant to stay active.

New EV battery factory requires energy from coal-fired power plant

Donald Trump's likely presidency may reverse U.S. Climate policies that currently reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Biden proposes limited offshore oil and gas leases to support wind energy

A rare mineral deposit in Canada's Ring of Fire has been dubbed the world’s most important untapped source of nickel, copper and cobalt.

Climate advocates, indigenous tribes protest efforts to mine $67B of minerals in Canada

Electric vehicles are poised to be a major driver of political discourse leading up to the 2024 presidential election.

EVs emerge as a major driver of political discourse ahead of 2024 election

Ford Motor Co. announced on Monday, Sept. 25, that it is pausing construction on its Marshall, MI, electric vehicle battery plant.

Ford pauses construction on $3.5 billion EV battery plant

As offshore wind energy develops off the East Coast, many fishermen say they will not be able to work between the turbines.

Wind energy expansion raises concerns over fishing industry’s future

Despite a lack of evidence that offshore wind projects have caused whale strandings, the development can "harass" marine mammals.

Whale strandings fuel controversy: Are offshore wind farms to blame?

Geologists believe they have uncovered the world's largest lithium deposit, worth about $1.5 trillion, within the United States.

World’s largest lithium deposit, worth about $1.5 trillion, discovered in US

California is suing five oil companies, alleging they deceived the public about the risks of fossil fuels and the impact on climate change.

California sues Chevron, other oil giants, alleges climate change deception

Researchers in Norway have been studying the impact oceanic man-made sounds have on marine mammals, but their tests are receiving backlash.

US-funded whale hearing study criticized over experiments that ‘tortured’ animals

Gas prices in the U.S. rose to historic highs the same day Russia and Saudi Arabia agreed to extend their voluntary oil production cuts.

Gas prices at historic highs as Russia, Saudi Arabia extend oil cuts

The fist-ever auction of offshore wind farm leases in the Gulf of Mexico attracted limited Interest amid recent industry challenges.

First-ever offshore wind lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico attracts just 2 bids

The White House announced it will allocate $95 million to the Hawaii power grid through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in response to Maui wildfires.

White House pledges $95M to shore up Hawaii electric grid after deadly wildfires

The identities of those behind a significant $800 million land acquisition near an Air Force base in California have now been unveiled.

We now know who made the $800M land buy near Air Force base in California

The White House is putting restrictions on oil companies that industry groups say violates the administration's own Inflation Reduction Act.

White House accused of violating IRA over new offshore oil restrictions

A new high-tech vessel dubbed Orion is now in U.S. waters to construct the nation's first commercial-scale offshore wind farm.

Meet Orion, the next-generation vessel that’s key to the US offshore wind push

The possibilities of a room temperature superconductor took the internet by storm in late July. Here's what happened with LK-99.

LK-99: The room temperature superconductor that wasn’t

Electric vehicle drivers’ frustration with charging options has hit a new all-time high, according to a recent study from J.D. Power.

EV drivers’ frustration with charging options is at an all-time high: report

Touted as "the most significant climate legislation in U.S. history," the Inflation Reduction Act also contains concessions to oil companies.

Inflation Reduction Act ties renewable energy projects to more oil lease sales

As the popularity of EVs increases, the potential fire hazards created by their lithium-ion batteries pose new challenges for firefighters.

Fire hazards from EV batteries pose new challenges for first responders