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
Sep 26 Only 2 countries are meeting their climate pledges. Here's how the 10 worst could improve By Nsikan Akpan Here’s how the top-10 polluters are succeeding and falling behind on reducing carbon emissions -- and how they can improve. Continue reading
Sep 11 House approves ban on oil drilling off Atlantic, Pacific coasts By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Lawmakers approved the Atlantic and Pacific measure 238-189, while a bill to block drilling in the Gulf of Mexico near Florida was approved 248-180. The bills head to the Republican-controlled Senate, where action is unlikely. Continue reading
Jun 27 Electricity demand will soar as households try to cope with hotter temperatures By Yale Environment 360 This increased energy use will disproportionately affect low-income households. Continue reading
May 14 WATCH: Trump pushes 'America First energy policy' in Louisiana President Donald Trump's wide-ranging speech to workers emphasized energy efforts but also touched on the 2020 Democratic field, the economy and his 2016 election. Continue reading
Apr 10 Trump's executive order would make it harder to block pipelines By Darlene Superville, Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Trump will announce an executive that could make it harder for states to scuttle pipelines based on concerns about their impact on water quality. It's part of an effort to expand energy development in the United States, in part… Continue reading
Dec 08 Watch 6:31 Scotland is betting on tidal energy By Hari Sreenivasan, Sam Weber, Connie Kargbo As Scotland transitions from fossil fuels to renewable energy, it is investing in an unexpected source: tidal currents. Similar to wind turbines, which sit above ground, tidal turbines are one hundred feet below water and use tides instead of wind… Continue watching
Oct 03 Watch 10:58 Putin urges American political elites to 'calm down' on Russian election meddling By Ryan Chilcote Russian President Vladimir Putin unleashed a pointed verbal attack on the U.S. while speaking with special correspondent Ryan Chilcote in Moscow Wednesday. He called concerns about Russian meddling in the upcoming 2018 elections “insanity” and he criticized some Trump administration… Continue watching
Mar 20 Puerto Rico went dark 6 months ago. Could a solar smart grid prevent the next energy disaster? By Nsikan Akpan Making renewables a mainstay in Puerto Rico will require more than solar panels and wind turbines. There's also a monopoly and Congress with which to contend. Continue reading
Jan 14 Puerto Rico energy authority investigates dozens of post-Maria bribery cases By Nsikan Akpan The employees under investigation are accused of requesting money in exchange for restoring energy to houses or businesses, as Puerto Rico continues to recover from Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria. Continue reading