Aug 28 Watch 8:37 The challenge of retrofitting millions of aging homes to battle global warming By Willem Marx, Joan Martelli A landmark climate report released this month by the United Nations predicted dire consequences for the world if more is not done to reduce CO2 levels in the atmosphere. More than 100 countries including the U.S. have committed to a… Continue watching
May 26 Court orders Royal Dutch Shell to cut net emissions by 45 percent By Associated Press The Hague District Court ruled that the energy giant has a duty of care to reduce emissions and that its current reduction plans were not concrete enough. Continue reading
May 15 Watch 1:48 Green light for massive East Coast offshore wind project By Ivette Feliciano, Sam Weber This week, federal regulators made it official: Vineyard Wind will be the first large-scale offshore wind energy project in the United States. As NewsHour Weekend reported in late March, this nearly $3 billion project off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard… Continue watching
Apr 16 Interior Secretary Haaland revokes Trump-era orders on energy By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on Friday revoked a series of Trump administration orders that promoted fossil fuel development on public lands and waters, and issued a separate directive that prioritizes climate change in agency decisions. Continue reading
Jan 24 Watch 7:14 Environmentalists, industries are trying to find a methane solution By Hari Sreenivasan, Connie Kargbo, Tom Casciato Methane emissions caused by human-related activities, especially from livestock, and oil and gas industries, are responsible for 25% of global warming, according to the United Nations. Hari Sreenivasan reports on the growing call by environmentalists and the oil and gas… Continue watching
Jul 08 Watch 7:21 Companies race to mine lithium, a battery essential By Miles O'Brien The metal lithium has become integral to our daily lives, due to its essential role as a battery material in electronic devices. Over the next several decades, the rising popularity of electric vehicles is expected to mean the demand for… Continue watching
Feb 09 Watch 11:57 Natural gas pipeline proposal fractures Oregon community By Christopher Booker, Connie Kargbo, Sam Weber A protracted battle in Oregon over a proposal to build a 229-mile natural gas pipeline and processing terminal in the southern part of the state is pitting those hungry for economic development against those wary of the project's environmental risks. Continue watching
Dec 09 Saudi Arabia's deficit widens to $49 billion ahead of Aramco sale By Aya Batrawy, Associated Press The Saudi government aims to generate billions of dollars from the partial sale this week of state oil company, Aramco. Continue reading
Nov 18 Long-running coal plant on Navajo Nation stops production By Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press Cheaper prices for power produced by natural gas, rather than environmental regulations, led the owners to decide in 2017 to close it. Continue reading
Oct 23 WATCH: Trump promotes support for natural gas industry in Pennsylvania speech By Marc Levy, Darlene Superville, Associated Press As some of his leading Democratic opponents call for a fracking ban, Trump has been eager to cut a contrast, touting his support for a sector he says brings economic benefits to rural pockets and jobs to construction union workers. Continue reading