Energy

Media blitz blames high grocery bills on climate change, but study cited is ‘pathetic,’ expert says
The lead author of the study, Barcelona Supercomputer Center researcher Maximilian Kotz, made no secret that the aim of the study is to advance anti-fossil fuel policies. "Until we get to net-zero emissions, extreme weather will only get worse,” the researcher said.

Louisiana collects $81M in severance taxes ahead of major oil tax overhaul
The report comes just ahead of sweeping changes to the state's severance tax structure, that took effect on July 1, aimed at stimulating oil production and revisiting how revenues are shared with local governments.

Enviros say EPA staffing cuts will undermine research, but agency critics say its science was biased
Altogether, the planned cuts, which include voluntary retirements and separations in addition to layoffs, would reduce staffing by 23%, from a high of 16,155 employees in January to 12,448 employees after the changes are implemented, according to the EPA.