Economy Mar 19 Why experts say the Iran war underscores risks of Trump's all-in focus on oil As crude oil prices rise above $100 a barrel and gasoline prices surge toward $4 a gallon, Trump's strategy of blocking clean energy such as wind and solar power has left Americans with fewer alternative energy sources and thus more vulnerable to supply shocks…
Politics Mar 13 EPA proposes weaker pollution limits for chemical used to sterilize medical devices Ethylene oxide plays a crucial role in sterilizing lifesaving medical devices, including pacemakers and syringes, but long-term exposure can cause leukemia and other types of cancer among people who work at medical sterilization facilities or live nearby.
Politics Mar 04 WATCH: Trump hosts AI leaders to sign pledge that households won't bear utility bill increases President Donald Trump invited technology companies to the White House on Wednesday to commit to developing their own power generation as he tries to ease tensions over the cost of electricity used by data centers to develop artificial intelligence.
Politics Feb 18 Groups sue Trump's EPA over repeal of rule that supported climate protections A coalition of health and environmental groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday, challenging the rescinding of a scientific finding that has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.
Nation Dec 24 Trump order halts offshore wind projects for at least 90 days Letters from the Interior Department obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press provide new details on the government's move to pause the offshore ventures.
Politics Dec 03 WATCH: Trump announces plan to roll back fuel economy standards The move is the latest action by the Trump administration to reverse Biden-era policies that encouraged cleaner-running cars and trucks, including electric vehicles. Burning gasoline for vehicles is a major contributor to planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions.
Nation Sep 29 Trump to open more federal land for coal mining, provide industry $625M to boost coal plants The Trump administration said it will open 13 million acres of federal lands for coal mining and provide $625 million to recommission or modernize coal-fired power plants.
Nation Sep 22 Judge lifts Trump's halt of nearly complete offshore wind energy project A federal judge ruled Monday that a nearly complete offshore wind project halted by the administration can resume, dealing President Donald Trump a setback in his ongoing effort to restrict the U.S. offshore wind industry.
Nation Aug 07 EPA kills Biden-era grant program to boost solar energy for lower-income households It's the latest Trump administration move hindering the nation’s shift to cleaner energy.
Nation Jul 29 Trump administration moves to repeal EPA rule that allows climate regulation President Donald Trump’s administration has proposed revoking a scientific finding that's long been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.