Nation Jun 23 U.S. energy secretary announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors By Jennifer McDermott, Matthew Daly, Associated Press
World Mar 22 Iran threatens to 'completely' close Strait of Hormuz and hit power plants following Trump's ultimatum Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would be "completely closed” immediately if the U.S. follows up on President Trump 's threat to attack its power plants. Trump late Saturday set a 48-hour deadline to open the strait. By Alon Bernstein, Sam Metz, Samy Magdy, Associated Press
World Nov 06 At least 1 killed, 6 trapped after structure at decommissioned South Korean power plant collapses A 196-foot tower collapsed during demolition work at a decommissioned thermal power plant in the South Korean city of Ulsan, killing at least one person and leaving six others trapped under the rubble, officials said Friday. By Associated Press
World Mar 19 Watch 5:49 Ukraine, Russia to pause attacks on energy infrastructure but still divided on peace deal Ukraine and Russia agreed to pause attacks on energy infrastructure following a call between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and a day after Trump held similar talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. The 30-day agreement could provide a much… By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev
World Mar 19 Trump suggests to Zelenskyy that U.S. take ownership of Ukrainian power plants for security President Donald Trump has suggested to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the U.S. should take ownership of Ukrainian power plants to ensure the critical facilities' security. By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press
Apr 25 Watch 6:34 New EPA emissions rules could hasten retirement of coal-fired power plants By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a long-awaited set of regulations regarding proposed limits on fossil-fueled power plant emissions. But these new rules could mean the end of the coal industry as a source of electricity generated in the United… Continue watching
Apr 16 Watch 7:05 How recent Russian attacks on power plants have ravaged Ukraine's energy system By Amna Nawaz, Sam Lane This year, Russia has launched a deliberate and devastating series of attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Taking advantage of gaps and shortages in Ukraine’s air defenses, Russia has systematically targeted nearly every single power plant in the country. As Amna… Continue watching
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
Oct 18 Ukrainians prepare for winter amid Russian strikes on power plants By Justin Spike, Associated Press As temperatures drop below freezing in eastern Ukraine, those who haven’t already fled from the heavy fighting and months of Russian occupation are now facing a brutal winter. Continue reading
Jul 01 Supreme Court leaves little hope for Biden administration's plan to curb climate change By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press It's a blow to Biden's commitment to slash emissions in the few years scientists say remain to stave off deadlier levels of global warming. Continue reading