Politics Jan 22 Trump pushes for more oil and gas production and a roll-back of climate initiatives By Geoff Bennett, Murrey Jacobson, Diane Lincoln Estes
Politics May 21 Biden administration releasing 1 million barrels of gasoline from reserve in bid to lower prices Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm says the move is intended lower costs for American families and consumers in time for the summer driving season. By Matthew Daly, Associated Press
World Oct 18 U.S. eases oil and gold sanctions on Venezuela after electoral roadmap signed The move comes in response to Venezuela's government and a faction of its opposition formally agreeing to work together to reach a series of basic conditions for the next presidential election. By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
World Sep 20 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
World May 11 Ukraine cuts Russian gas hub, risks supply to Europe while war in east continues Ukraine stopped the flow of Russian natural gas through one hub that feeds European homes and industry. By Elena Becatoros, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
Jan 08 Turkmenistan’s leader wants ‘Gates of Hell’ fire put out By Associated Press The president of Turkmenistan is calling for an end to one of the country’s most notable but infernal sights — the blazing natural gas crater widely referred to as the “Gates of Hell.”… Continue reading
Nov 20 Watch 8:50 In California, an effort to protect frontline communities from environmental health risks By Tom Casciato 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… Continue watching
Sep 04 Watch 5:27 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… Continue watching
May 15 Watch 4:53 The Colonial Pipeline shutdown: Latest news and how the US can prepare for next time By PBS NewsHour Nearly a week after a ransomware attack forced Colonial Pipeline to shut down, the company announced it has restored service. The shutdown disrupted gas supplies along the East Coast — full recovery may still take days. The attack has highlighted… Continue watching
May 14 Watch 3:55 News Wrap: House GOP votes Elise Stefanik into leadership post stripped from Liz Cheney In our news wrap Friday, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives elected Elise Stefanik of New York to their No. 3 leadership post, replacing Wyoming's Liz Cheney after her criticism of former President Trump. House negotiators have struck a… Continue watching