Energy

A proposed bill in Washington state could potentially lead to the first U.S. tax on agricultural emissions, such as cow flatulence.

Washington state bill could lead to first-ever US tax on livestock emissions

The world’s top four greenhouse gas emitters have each set targets to reduce emissions, but their progress toward these goals varies.

How the world’s top polluters are doing on their emissions reduction goals

GM reported that its EV business is now variable profit positive, but full profitability still has not been achieved.

EVs lost GM about $2B in 2023, but are now progressing toward profitability

California lawmakers announce a new bill to hold oil companies accountable for natural disasters, allowing victims of wildfires to sue.

Calif. lawmakers announce bill to make oil companies pay for natural disasters

Southern California Edison released new data after video allegedly links its equipment to starting the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County.

Utility releases new data after video allegedly ties it to igniting LA’s Eaton Fire

A massive fire at the Moss Landing Power Plant in California has raised safety concerns about lithium-ion battery storage facilities.

Fire at one of world’s largest battery storage facilities sparks safety concerns

Tesla has filed a lawsuit against the European Union over tariffs imposed on electric vehicles imported from China.

Tesla takes EU to court over tariffs on Chinese EVs

A financial expert predicts Trump’s energy policies prioritizing fossil fuels and reducing renewable subsidies may reduce consumer prices.

Economist predicts Trump’s executive orders will lower US energy prices

Solar power has surpassed coal in the European Union's electricity mix for the first time, a trend China has benefited from.

Solar overtakes coal in the EU for first time, a trend China has benefited from

The president of a U.S. power industry trade group has expressed optimism for the sector as a result of Trump's national energy emergency.

Energy trade group president optimistic about Trump’s policies for the sector

The EU is considering subsidies for electric vehicles to counter the impact of lower-priced Chinese imports on domestic automakers' profits.

EU considers EV subsidies to counter Chinese competition

China's EAST nuclear fusion reactor set a new world record, advancing global efforts toward developing limitless, clean energy.

China’s ‘artificial sun’ sets new record in nuclear fusion research

Electric vehicles saw record sales last year, new data revealed. However, a Trump order could harm future sales.

Electric vehicles hit record sales in US despite strong headwinds

Wind energy production in the United Kingdom dropped to its lowest level in a decade Wednesday, leading to a spike in electricity prices.

Wind energy generation in the UK hits decade-low, driving up power prices

South Carolina’s largest power provider, Santee Cooper, is looking for buyers to complete construction on two mothballed nuclear reactors.

South Carolina’s largest power provider to sell unfinished nuclear reactors

Trump signed an executive order reversing federal EV incentives and targeting state-level rules further encouraging their purchase.

Trump signs executive order rolling back EV policies, state emissions rules

The federal government has lifted its suspension on the Vineyard Wind project, six months after it suffered a turbine blade failure.

Federal government lifts Vineyard Wind suspension six months after blade failure

Trump has signed an executive order reversing Biden's ban on oil and gas drilling in the Arctic and along large areas of the U.S. coastline.

Trump executive order reverses Biden’s offshore oil drilling restrictions

Trump has signed an executive order halting new wind energy projects and directing a review of their environmental and economic impacts.

Trump order temporarily halts permitting for all wind energy projects

Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement, a global pact to limit the effects of climate change.

Trump announces US withdrawal from Paris climate agreement

The declaration would grant the president additional executive powers, including the ability to suspend certain environmental regulations.

Trump’s national energy emergency allows roll back of environmental rules

The city of Albuquerque spent more than $4 million on solar panels in 2019, but now six years later over 1,000 of them remain unused.

Albuquerque spent $4M on solar panels, over 1,000 remain unused 6 years later

A turbine blade failure at Australia's largest wind farm has prompted an investigation by developer Acciona.

Turbine blade break at Australia’s largest wind farm prompts investigation

China is building a space-based solar power station which its developers say will generate more energy annually than all of Earth's oil.

Scientists say China solar space station may create more energy than all Earth’s oil

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