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Nation Jun 24

U.S. Supreme Court to consider reinstating approval for oil railway in eastern Utah

By Mead Gruver, Mark Sherman, Associated Press

World Nov 23

FILE PHOTO: Dust blows around a crude oil pump jack and flare burning excess gas at a drill pad in the Permian Basin in Lo...
New report says oil and gas sector must slash planet-warming operations to avoid climate disaster

The oil and gas sector, one of the major emitters of planet-warming gases, will need a rapid and substantial overhaul for the world to avoid even worse extremes fueled by human-caused climate change. That's according to a report released Thursday.

By Sibi Arasu, Associated Press

World Nov 08

A person walks past a "#COP28" sign during The Changemaker Majlis, a one-day CEO-level thought leadership workshop focused on climate action, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 1, 2023. Photo by Amr Alfiky/REUTERS
Fossil fuel interests have large, yet often murky, presence at climate talks, AP analysis finds

Close to 400 people connected to fossil fuel industries in some way or another attended last year's United Nations' climate talks in Egypt.

By Seth Borenstein, Mary Katherine Wildeman, Associated Press

Economy Sep 25

Gas prices rising to record highs in California
How oil price hikes boost Russia’s war as drivers pay more for gas

Behind the recent bump in price is Saudi Arabia's decision to slash how much oil it sends to global markets through the end of the year. Russia also is cutting back, and less supply means higher prices.

By David McHugh, Associated Press

World Sep 20

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivers his first major domestic speech of 2023 at Plexal, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, in east London, Britain January 4, 2023. Photo by Stefan Rousseau/Pool via REUTERS
UK Prime Minister Sunak delays ban on new gas and diesel cars by 5 years in contentious climate shift

Sunak says Britain remains committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, but in a way that won't "impose unacceptable costs on hard-pressed British families."…

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

Sep 04

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Line 3 pipeline: Progressive Dems implore Biden to shut it down

By PBS NewsHour

Progressive Democrats are urging president Biden to halt work on the controversial Line 3 pipeline. The group says they support the closure because of the environmental concerns and opposition from indigenous leaders. Meanwhile, Republican representatives have supported the pipeline in…

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Apr 22

WATCH: Greta Thunberg, climate experts testify before House on fossil fuel subsidies

By Associated Press

The hearing took place Thursday, the day the Biden administration convened a summit of world leaders to discuss taking action to curb greenhouse gas emissions.

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Jun 16

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Baja Wind Energy Project Could Help Fill California’s Sails

As President Barack Obama stresses the need for independence from fossil fuels, filmmaker Emma Cott examines one alternative energy project that is looking to harness wind power from Mexico to help meet California's energy demands.

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Feb 17

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With Green Energy’s Limitations, Scientists Hunt for Alternatives

As the Obama administration highlights the importance of finding and investing in renewable energy, states such as California are trying to determine whether wind, solar and other renewables can replace a significant amount of fossil fuel. Spencer Michels reports.

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Jul 09

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G-8 Vows to Cut Emissions but Divisions Remain

Leaders of the Group of Eight nations agreed Tuesday to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2050. But on Wednesday, a group of five emerging economies refused to sign the deal, saying they want more aggressive emissions cuts. A…

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