fossil fuels

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

UN uses dinosaur to deliver ‘save your species’ message to warn of global warming effects

By Associated Press

The United Nations is summoning an unusual "witness" to testify to the dangers of burning fossil fuels that stoke global warming.

Ford Foundation to divest millions from fossil fuels

By Associated Press

For years, climate activists have put pressure on endowed institutions to end their investments in fossil fuel companies. MacArthur Foundation and Harvard University both announced last month that their institutions would end investments in fossil fuel companies.

Scientists urge speedy switch to renewables in Middle East

By Menelaos Hadjicostis, Associated Press

A scientist at the Cyprus Institute's Climate and Atmosphere Research Center said that although this "can't happen overnight," governments have to make the switch within the next two decades to avert potentially "irreversible effects" such as desertification.

Americans may soon pay more for milk, cheese as rising heat stresses livestock

By Dana Cronin, Illinois Public Media

Farmers across the U.S. are struggling to keep their livestock cool enough amid rising temperatures and dangerous heat caused by climate change. As Illinois Public Media’s Dana Cronin reports, livestock producers are searching for ways to keep their animals safe.

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U.S. drilling approvals increase despite Biden climate pledge

By Matthew Brown, Associated Press

Approvals for companies to drill for oil and gas on U.S. public lands are on pace this year to reach their highest level since George W. Bush was president.