Energy & Fuel

"Lee Zeldin, the E.P.A. administrator, said the agency’s mission was to make it cheaper to buy cars, heat homes and run businesses."

"Texas widened its lead as the country’s renewable energy leader in 2024, with growth in solar and wind power, according to federal data."

"New England and the Midwest — with critical races next year — are particularly sensitive to the president’s energy tariffs on Canada."

"To applause from oil and gas executives, Chris Wright said natural gas was preferable to renewable energy and climate change was a “side effect of building the modern world.”"

"Wildlife trusts have warned of potential “devastating” impacts of pollution after an oil tanker carrying jet fuel and a cargo ship loaded with highly toxic chemicals collided in the North Sea."

"The Supreme Court has blocked an attempt by 19 red states to end a set of climate lawsuits against the oil and gas industry."

"In 2024, developers built energy storage at a rapid clip, adding nearly 11 GW to the grid. The industry is poised to grow even faster in 2025."

"The Trump administration has moved to rewrite rules designed to prevent disasters at thousands of chemical facilities across the country."

"Los Angeles County said Wednesday that it’s suing Southern California Edison, alleging the utility’s equipment sparked January’s Eaton Fire, which destroyed more than 9,400 structures and killed 17 people in the Altadena area."

"Scores of employees working to ensure offshore wind has a low impact on whales, birds, and other wildlife were cut in a major round of layoffs at the agency."