Nation Jul 31 Trump administration cancels plans for new wind energy projects in federal waters By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press
Politics Jan 16 WATCH: Doug Burgum testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for interior secretary Trump has vowed to increase drilling for oil and gas. And he's been hostile to renewable energy including offshore wind. Burgum said Thursday that he wouldn’t try to convince his boss about its benefits. By Matt Brown, Jennifer McDermott, Jack Dura, Associated Press
Politics Jan 15 WATCH: Chris Wright testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for energy secretary Wright, a fossil fuel executive, has been one of the industry’s loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change. By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press
World Dec 25 Japan to maximize nuclear power, bolster renewable energy as electricity demand grows The policy says nuclear energy should account for 20 percent of Japan's energy supply in 2040, with renewables expanded to 40-50 percent and coal-fired power reduced to 30-40 percent. By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press
Nation May 31 After catastrophic floods, Vermont becomes first state to enact law requiring oil companies to pay for damage from climate change Vermont has become the first state to enact a law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay a share of the damage caused by climate change after the state suffered catastrophic summer flooding and damage from other extreme weather… By Lisa Rathke, Associated Press
May 09 Watch 8:00 A look at battery-powered aircraft that could lead transition from fossil-fueled flight By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman, Kate Tobin Earlier this month, the Federal Aviation Administration approved the first training program in the country for electric aviation. The program is just one part of a small but burgeoning effort to develop greener battery-powered aircraft for more routine use over… Continue watching
Dec 28 Watch 7:14 How U.S. oil production reached an all-time high in 2023 By William Brangham, Shoshana Dubnow As the year comes to a close, gas prices in the U.S are at their lowest point of 2023. And not coincidentally, domestic oil production is at a record level. But it comes at a time when the U.S. is… Continue watching
Dec 23 Watch 5:40 What sustainable aviation fuel means for the future of airline emissions By Ali Rogin, Winston Wilde Studies estimate that air travel accounts for about 4 percent of human-induced climate change, and the UN warns that airplane emissions will triple by 2050. The aviation industry’s quest to cut emissions recently took a step forward with the world’s… Continue watching
Dec 13 Watch 6:27 Nations at COP28 agree to transition away from fossil fuels, but loopholes remain By William Brangham, Courtney Norris The COP28 climate conference closed with more than 200 nations agreeing they should transition away from the fossil fuels that are warming the planet. They also pledged to triple the amount of renewable energy deployed by 2030 and curb the… Continue watching
Dec 13 At COP28, nations agree to transition away from fossil fuels and reach world net zero carbon emissions by 2050 By Seth Borenstein, David Keyton, Jamey Keaten, Sibi Arasu, Associated Press COP28 President Sultan al-Jaber gaveled through the text at a plenary session in Dubai after more than two weeks of discussions that saw nations try and figure out a way for the world to stay in line with limiting warming… Continue reading