Economy Jun 03 Landmark bill to limit energy-intensive cryptomining passes New York Legislature By Michael Hill, Associated Press
Politics Apr 18 Watch 5:35 Why both climate activists and the oil industry are unhappy with Biden’s new drilling leases Facing rising prices, the Biden administration is forging ahead with a plan to sell new leases for oil and gas drilling on a small portion of federal land. Some climate activists say President Biden is breaking his campaign promise to… By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris, Ryan Connelly Holmes
World Mar 29 Without ‘radical action,’ climate goals can’t be reached, says energy agency The head of the International Renewable Energy Agency says "radical action" is needed to shift away from fossil fuels and ensure global warming doesn't pass dangerous thresholds. By Frank Jordans, Associated Press
Science Mar 25 Watch 8:30 Why geothermal energy is being viewed as a viable alternative to fossil fuels President Biden and the European Union on Friday announced new plans to enable Europe to become less dependent on Russian oil and gas. But for now, the Russian invasion has opened up much larger questions over our dependence on fossil… By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman, Murrey Jacobson, Courtney Norris
Nation Nov 20 Watch 8:50 In California, an effort to protect frontline communities from environmental health risks More than seven million Californians live within a mile of an oil or gas well, which studies show can create silent health hazards. Now, there are efforts to put more distance between people and pollutants. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Tom… By Tom Casciato
Nov 16 Days after climate talks, companies bid $192 million in 1st Gulf oil sale under Biden By Matthew Brown, Janet McConnaughey, Associated Press Energy companies have offered a combined $192 million for drilling rights on federal oil and gas reserves in the Gulf of Mexico in the first government lease sale under President Joe Biden. Continue reading
Nov 12 Climate talks soften stance on fossil fuel phaseout By Frank Jordans, Associated Press Negotiators at this year’s U.N. climate talks in Glasgow appeared to be backing away from a call to end all use of coal and phase out fossil fuel subsidies completely. Continue reading
Nov 10 Saudi Arabia says allegation that they are trying to slow negotiations is false By Associated Press Saudi Arabia’s energy minister has denied allegations that his country’s negotiators were working to slow down negotiations and water down commitments at the U.N. climate talks. Continue reading
Nov 08 Air-scrubbing machines gain momentum, but long way to go By Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press Just a few years ago, this technology, known as “direct air capture,” was seen by many as an unrealistic fantasy. But the technology has evolved to where people consider it a serious tool in fighting climate change. Continue reading
Nov 02 China envoy defends emissions at climate summit, criticizes U.S. under Trump By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press China's dependence on coal power helps make it the biggest current climate polluter, although the nation in recent years has made commitments to start curbing emissions. Continue reading