Politics Nov 02 Sale of federal oil and gas leases in Gulf of Mexico on hold pending hearings on whale protections By Kevin McGill, Associated Press
World Jul 18 Major U.S. firms supplied equipment to keep Russian oil flowing after Ukraine invasion SLB announced late last week it would stop exporting equipment to Russia as The Associated Press prepared to publish a report on the companies' Russian operations. By Ed Davey, Associated Press
Politics Jun 12 Youth go to trial in a test of state’s obligation to protect Montana residents from global warming 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. By Amy Beth Hanson, Matthew Brown, Associated Press
World Sep 07 New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss vows energy relief, rules out windfall tax U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss has ruled out a windfall tax on oil companies to pay for her plans to tackle the energy crisis. By Jill Lawless, Associated Press
Politics Aug 18 Biden’s climate change measure promises future land leases for oil companies The legislation mandates several oil and gas lease sales. It also locks renewables and fossil fuel together for 10 years. So if the Biden administration wants solar and wind, it must first offer new oil and gas leases. By Matthew Brown, Michael Phillis, Associated Press
Jul 26 Climate disinformation continues to leave a mark as world gets hotter By David Klepper, Associated Press Wildfires, floods and soaring temperatures have made climate change real to many Americans. Yet a sizeable number continue to dismiss the scientific consensus that human activity is to blame. Continue reading
Jul 18 France, United Arab Emirates sign deal on energy cooperation amid potential Russian shutdown By Barbara Surk, Masha Macpherson, Associated Press The deal announced by the French economy ministry Monday comes as Europe prepares for the possibility of a total cutoff of Russian natural gas in retaliation for sanctions over the war in Ukraine. Continue reading
Apr 07 WATCH: Congress votes to ban Russian oil By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Congress has overwhelmingly voted to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and ban the importation of its oil, ratcheting up the U.S. response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine amid reports of atrocities. Continue reading
Mar 15 Federal Reserve pick Sarah Bloom Raskin withdraws nomination amid opposition By Zeke Miller, Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Republicans argued that Raskin would use the Fed's regulatory authority to discourage banks from lending to oil and gas companies. Continue reading
Mar 02 Watch 6:37 How high could gas prices go as sanctions ratchet up on Russia? By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas, Courtney Norris As nations increase economic pressure on Russia, President Biden has warned that some of those moves could also end up hurting U.S. consumers, especially at the gas pump. Gas prices are already high, further pinching consumers who are also dealing… Continue watching