Energy

The town of Carrboro, North Carolina, has filed the first U.S. lawsuit seeking climate accountability from an electric company.

NC town’s lawsuit accuses Duke Energy of climate change deception

California’s solar energy oversupply has led to higher electricity rates for residents and wasted power worth over $1 billion in 2024.

Solar panels costing California residents, why energy bills increased in 2024

Millions in Cuba are without power after the electrical grid collapsed Dec. 4 as officials said power restoration was expected Dec. 5.

Millions in Cuba without power after electrical grid collapse

The U.K.'s current grid infrastructure is forcing wind farms to shut down energy production, costing the country $1.3 billion in 2024 alone.

The UK has paid wind energy providers $1.3B in 2024 to shut down production

Jaguar revealed its first electric concept car called "Type 00" following a controversial rebrand by the company

Jaguar reveals ‘Type 00’ concept car after controversial rebrand

A fuel oil smuggling scheme is netting Iran and its allies at least $1 billion per year, according to new reporting from Reuters.

Iran and its allies earn $1B annually through fuel oil smuggling: Report

The Biden administration approved $7.5 billion in funding for two Indiana EV battery plants, the Energy Department's third-largest loan ever.

Biden administration approves $7.5B loan for EV battery plants in Indiana

The Colorado Wildlife Conservation Project is hailing the defeat of a ballot measure that aimed to ban wild cat hunting in the state.

Colorado wildlife group praises defeat of effort to ban big cat hunting in the state

A new study from UC Davis revealed feeding grazing beef cattle could cut the animals’ methane emissions by almost 40%.

Scientists find feeding grazing cattle seaweed cuts methane emissions

The first legally binding treaty to combat plastic pollution failed at a U.N. summit after oil-producing nations opposed limits on production.

World’s first legally binding treaty to curb plastic pollution fails at UN summit

Twenty-three years to the day after filing for bankruptcy, energy company Enron claimed to be "back" with a cryptic X post and website.

What do you mean Enron is ‘back’? Parody post confuses the internet

NASA scientists have rediscovered Camp Century, a Cold War-era U.S. military base buried under Greenland's ice.

Secret Cold War missile base unearthed in Greenland by NASA radar

Maine became the latest state to sue major oil companies over climate change, alleging they deceived the public.

Maine becomes latest state to sue oil companies over climate change

The Biden administration has approved a $6.6 billion loan to EV maker Rivian, despite the company facing significant financial challenges.

Biden administration approves $6.6B loan to Rivian, which has billions in debt

Elon Musk’s companies face claims of environmental violations as he prepares to take a government role that aims to cut federal regulations.

Musk’s companies hit with pollution violations from regulators he aims to cut

The United Nations reached an agreement pledging $300 billion per year to help developing nations fight the effects of climate change.

UN reaches $300B climate finance deal to help developing countries

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says his state will continue offering EV incentives even if the Trump administration ends federal tax credits.

Newsom says California will intervene if Trump ends federal EV incentives

Donald Trump wants to bring back the Keystone XL oil pipeline. But the company behind the pipeline pulled out more than three years ago.

Trump plans to bring back controversial Keystone XL pipeline ‘on first day’

The world’s first wind-powered direct air capture facility will launch in Texas, aiming to remove 500,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually.

World’s first carbon capture facility powered by wind energy coming to Texas

The UN climate relief fund is billions short of what experts say is needed, prompting calls for greater contributions from wealthier nations.

Rich nations urged to pay more as UN climate relief fund falls billions short

After debris from an offshore wind turbine failure washed ashore this summer, Nantucket residents are voicing opposition to another project.

Nantucket’s offshore wind pushback begins again over new development

Michigan communities are challenging the state’s renewable energy permitting process, accusing the MPSC of overstepping its authority.

Michigan communities push back against renewable energy permitting process

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Chris Wright, CEO of the world's second-largest fracking company, for Energy Secretary.

Trump taps fossil fuel executive Chris Wright for energy secretary role

The world's most powerful onshore wind turbine has officially been switched on in China.

China activates world’s most powerful onshore wind turbine

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