World Apr 05 E.U. proposes banning Russian coal imports after ‘heinous crimes’ near Kyiv The European Union's executive branch has proposed a ban on coal imports from Russia in what would be the first sanctions targeting the country's lucrative energy industry over its war in Ukraine. By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press
World Oct 14 Watch 7:35 Why energy prices are spiking globally and how it affects green initiatives Gasoline prices are on the rise, along with the cost of home-heating oil and natural gas. But international energy officials at the Russian Energy Week event on Thursday warned of a global energy crunch that could slow the economic recovery… By Nick Schifrin
Economy Jul 29 WATCH: Trump seeks out loyal donors in West Texas fracking fields His visit on Wednesday comes during the state's fierce coronavirus outbreak. At the same time, a global oil and gas glut is putting the squeeze on Trump's loyal donors in the petroleum industry. By Ellen Knickmeyer, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press
World Apr 21 The price of oil fell below $0. What happens next? The stuff that makes the world go round, the lifeblood of the global economy, was worthless -- more stunning evidence of how this pandemic is rocking the global economy. By Ryan Chilcote
Mar 28 Watch 6:40 ‘Difficult slog’ ahead to undo Obama climate legacy, says former EPA chief By PBS NewsHour In President Obama's second term, Gina McCarthy essentially led government efforts to curb climate change and its effects. Now President Trump is rolling back those policies. Former EPA administrator McCarthy joins Judy Woodruff to give her reaction to President Trump’s… Continue watching
Nov 04 Watch 8:34 Why capping methane leaks is a win-win goal for industry and environmentalists By PBS NewsHour Methane, the primary component of natural gas, is also a potent greenhouse gas, trapping energy in the atmosphere. Last year NASA released satellite images showing a hot spot in the area where New Mexico, Colorado, Utah and Arizona meet, prompting… Continue watching
Sep 01 Watch Does allowing Arctic offshore drilling undermine Obama’s climate efforts? By PBS NewsHour While President Obama calls more attention to climate change in Alaska, he is also receiving criticism that his policies are at odds with this message. Gwen Ifill discusses the president’s visit and American energy policy with Robert Bryce of the… Continue watching
Aug 25 Watch 5:34 Oil innovators see opportunity amid record low prices By PBS NewsHour As oil prices have dropped, energy companies have been looking for ways to save money. For innovators, this cost-cutting can actually present an opportunity. Special correspondent Leigh Paterson of Inside Energy reports from Wyoming. Continue watching
Aug 03 Watch 15:43 Will new clean power regulations stand up to challenges? By PBS NewsHour President Obama laid out new regulations that reset emissions standards for power plants and call for 28 percent of U.S. power to be generated from renewable energy. States, industry groups and politicians pushed back, setting the stage for legal challenges. Continue watching