Jan 15 Watch 8:04 How Trump's attack on wind power is impacting the energy industry By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman A federal judge cleared the way for construction to resume on an offshore wind power project in New York. It's the second time this week a court ruled against the Trump administration's efforts to kill new wind power facilities. Wind… Continue watching
Dec 22 Trump administration pauses 5 offshore wind projects on the East Coast, citing security concerns By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The action comes two weeks after a federal judge struck down Trump's executive order blocking wind energy projects, saying the effort to halt virtually all leasing of wind farms on federal lands and waters was "arbitrary and capricious."… Continue reading
Nov 06 China, world's top carbon polluter, is likely to overdeliver on its climate goals. Will that be enough? By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press For the first time, China set a specific target for reducing emissions. However, it falls short of what analysts say is needed. Continue reading
Sep 25 Trump called climate change a 'con job' at the United Nations. Here are the facts and context By Melina Walling, Seth Borenstein, Associated Press In his address at the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump excoriated renewable energy, international climate diplomacy, the science of global warming and other environmental issues. Continue reading
Aug 29 Trump administration cancels $679 million in funding for offshore wind projects By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Transportation Department on Friday canceled $679 million in federal funding for a dozen offshore wind projects, the latest attack by the Trump administration on the reeling U.S. offshore wind industry. Continue reading
Aug 07 EPA kills Biden-era grant program to boost solar energy for lower-income households By Alexa St. John, Matthew Daly, Associated Press It's the latest Trump administration move hindering the nation’s shift to cleaner energy. Continue reading
Jul 31 Trump administration cancels plans for new wind energy projects in federal waters By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press The Trump administration is canceling plans to use large areas of federal waters for new offshore wind development. It's the latest step to suppress the industry in the United States. Continue reading
Jul 01 Watch 5:45 Rooftop solar industry fears demand will collapse as GOP rolls back tax credits By Geoff Bennett, Doug Adams Provisions in the GOP policy bill would end a host of tax credits for renewable energy, including one that allows homeowners to recoup 30 percent of the cost of a rooftop solar system. Businesses say it could deal a serious… Continue watching
Feb 10 Puerto Rico governor's effort to eliminate renewable energy goals sparks pushback By Dánica Coto, Associated Press Puerto Rico legislators on Monday held a contentious public hearing on a governor-backed bill that would eliminate renewable energy goals and extend operations of the island's lone coal-fired plant, long accused of polluting low-income communities. Continue reading
Jan 23 While Trump pursues more fossil fuels, Europe posts a record year for renewable energy use By Sibi Arasu, Associated Press Nearly three-quarters of the EU's electricity doesn't emit planet-warming gases into the air. Continue reading