Energy

After being nearly absent from southeast Russia for half a century, the tiger population has been restored. Getty Images

Tiger population restored in southeast Russia after 50-year absence

Arizona is exploring plans to import billions of gallons of water to address historic drought conditions in the Colorado River. Getty Images

Historic drought spurs Arizona to explore importing billions of gallons of water

The Biden administration is raising tariffs on Chinese solar products in the latest move to shut out clean energy technologies from China. Getty Images

Biden administration doubles tariffs on Chinese-made solar products

The Adani Group faces U.S. bribery charges over alleged payments to secure renewable energy contracts in India worth billions. Getty Images

India’s largest renewable energy company faces US bribery charges

Ontario's premier has threatened to cut energy exports to the U.S. if Trump levies tariffs against Canada. AP Images

Ontario’s premier threatens to cut energy exports to the US over Trump tariffs

Google has announced a $20 billion plan to build a series of US industrial parks powered by on-site renewable energy for its data centers. Getty Images

Google reveals ‘first-of-its-kind’ $20B renewable energy data center projects

Tesla is lobbying the British government to tighten emissions rules and increase taxes on the country's gas-powered cars. Getty Images

Tesla wants higher taxes and stricter emissions rules for gas cars in the UK

It’s the end of the road for General Motors’ Cruise robotaxi program. GM said Tuesday it plans to “realign its autonomous driving strategy” to focus on advanced driver assistance systems for use in personal vehicles.  Getty Images

General Motors ends Cruise robotaxi program

BP is cutting spending and transitioning away from offshore wind energy, as the company redirects its focus toward oil and gas ventures. Getty Images

BP cuts offshore wind spending as the company turns focus to fossil fuels

Colorado has surpassed California as the US leader in electric vehicle market share, driven by a combination of state and federal incentives. Colorado Energy Office

Colorado becomes US leader in EV market share, edging out California

Sweden’s renewable energy surplus has led to stalled investments in the nation's wind power sector and diminished returns for developers. Getty Images

Sweden’s renewable energy surplus threatens future of wind sector

Compact SUVs have become the most environmentally friendly car in the US due to the rapid electrification of this vehicle type. Getty Images

EVs help compact SUVs overtake sedans as nation’s most eco-friendly car

In 2024, the EPA doubled financial penalties, issued a record fine under the Clean Air Act, and made its first-ever climate-related arrest. Getty Images

EPA enforcement report includes record fines and first-ever climate crime arrest

Experts predict that by 2030, the cost of replacing an electric vehicle battery could be cheaper than a new gas-powered car engine. Getty Images

EV battery replacement could become cheaper than replacing a gas car engine

EVs and hybrids improved in reliability performance compared to last year, but still see significantly more issues than gas-powered cars. Getty Images

EVs, hybrids see reliability improvements but trail behind gas models

Meta made two big announcements Wednesday, saying they will open an AI data center in Louisiana and inviting pitches for nuclear energy. Getty Images

Meta announces new AI data center, to be fueled by nuclear energy

Shell is halting new offshore wind investments to instead focus on existing projects while expanding oil and gas operations. Getty Images

Shell won’t invest in any new offshore wind projects, citing financial concerns

The oil cartel OPEC+ is extending its current production cuts as it anticipates the return of President-elect Trump. Getty Images

OPEC+ delays production increase, awaits arrival of Trump administration

The Biden administration has spent over $100 billion on clean energy projects, and is working to allocate more funds before Trump takes over. Getty Images

Biden spent $100B on clean energy, aims for more before Trump takes over

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

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. Getty Images

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. Getty Images

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. Getty Images

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 Getty Images

Jaguar reveals ‘Type 00’ concept car after controversial rebrand