Sep 07 Biden cancels last oil and gas leases in Alaska's Arctic Refuge, overturns sales held by Trump By Becky Bohrer, Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Biden administration has canceled the remaining seven oil and gas leases in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, overturning sales held in the Trump administration's waning days and angering Republicans. Continue reading
Sep 06 African Climate Summit issues unanimous call for world leaders to support global carbon tax on fossil fuels By Cara Anna, Associated Press The first African Climate Summit has ended with a call for world leaders to rally behind a global carbon tax on fossil fuels, aviation and maritime transport. Continue reading
Aug 14 Judge sides with young environmental activists in first-of-its-kind climate change trial in Montana By Amy Beth Hanson, Matthew Brown, Associated Press The ruling Monday in the first-of-its- kind trial in the U.S. adds to a small number of legal decisions around the world that have established a government duty to protect citizens from climate change. Continue reading
Aug 03 Saudi Arabia extends daily oil production cut through September to boost energy prices By Associated Press The Saudi cut of 1 million barrels per day, which began in July, comes as the other OPEC+ producers have agreed to extend earlier production cuts through next year. Continue reading
Jun 19 Montana officials minimize first-of-its-kind climate lawsuit ahead of final arguments By Matthew Brown, Amy Beth Hanson, Associated Press Montana officials sought to downplay a first-of-its-kind trial taking place over the state's obligations to protect residents from climate change, saying Monday that a victory by the young plaintiffs would not change approvals for fossil fuel projects. Continue reading
Jun 15 UN chief says fossil fuels are 'incompatible with human survival,' calls for credible exit strategy By Frank Jordans, Associated Press Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also dismissed suggestions by some oil executives that fossil fuel firms can keep up production if they find a way to capture carbon emissions. Continue reading
Jun 14 Long-awaited Vietnam energy plan aims to boost renewables, but fossil fuels still in the mix By Victoria Milko, Associated Press Experts say the plan will aid the country's transition toward renewable energy and provides more clarity for businesses looking to invest in Vietnam's energy market. Continue reading
Jun 12 Youth go to trial in a test of state's obligation to protect Montana residents from global warming By Amy Beth Hanson, Matthew Brown, Associated Press The 16 young plaintiffs and their attorneys are trying to persuade a judge that the state's allegiance to fossil fuel development endangers the young people's health and livelihoods and those of future generations. Continue reading
May 11 WATCH: Biden gives remarks after EPA proposes greenhouse gas emission rules for power plants By Matthew Daly, Associated Press President Joe Biden called the plan “a major step forward in the climate crisis and protecting public health.”… Continue reading
Apr 26 Here's what's in the GOP bill to lift the U.S. debt limit By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The bill has virtually no chance of becoming law, but Republicans hope it will force Biden to the negotiating table on the debt limit. Continue reading