Energy
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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.
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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.
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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.
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State starts program for coal workers as plants, mines close
The program will provide free, personalized support to workers to help them plan their next steps — whether that means reskilling, starting a business, planning for retirement or exploring new opportunities.
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Sustainability, community impact concerns shade data center investment
As electricity demand surges, and older generation sources are retiring faster than new ones come online, officials are grappling with how to manage grid reliability, infrastructure needs, and local and environmental concerns – while exploring policies that strike a balance between supporting smart growth and protecting consumers.
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Survey shows Americans aren't buying into climate hype, but the media don't seem to notice
As the Trump administration dismantles the Biden-Harris administration's climate policies, a new survey shows that when it comes to energy and climate issues, the American public isn’t buying the hype of a climate crisis.
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State reps counter Lt. Gov. candidate’s claim that ethics led Illinois energy legislation
Sentencing is scheduled next Monday, July 21, for former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore after she was convicted of conspiracy, bribery and falsifying records in connection with a scheme to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago.
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Dep't of Energy says continuing Biden-era energy policies will increase blackout risk by 100-fold
The Biden administration's annual "Resource Adequacy Report" mentioned climate change 17 times. The Trump administration's report doesn't mention it at all. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says the latest report confirms the U.S. electricity grid is on an "unstable and dangerous path."
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DOE authorizes Strategic Petroleum Reserve exchange to support Louisiana fuel supply
The DOE SPR emergency exchange is the latest of several in the last few decades where SPR reserves played a vital role in response to natural disasters or other incidents.
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Trump announces $92 billion of investments in PA during energy innovation event in Pittsburgh
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced $92 billion of investments in Pennsylvania for energy infrastructure and to develop artificial intelligence during an energy innovation event in Pittsburgh.
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Settlement in Nantucket blade failure lets wind power developer off the hook, critics want answers
The town of Nantucket settled with the maker of a blade that broke away from a wind turbine in the Vineyard Wind offshore wind project. It scattered debris across the island's beaches but the settlement releases the developer from further liability. Critics demand more accountability.
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CA running 67% on ‘clean’ energy; prices double US average
“Gavin Newsom’s energy victory lap skips the key detail: Californians pay some of the highest electricity rates in America,” said the California Assembly Republican caucus in a statement. “He won’t even say 'affordability' because he can’t defend the cost.”
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'Big Beautiful Bill' expands oil and gas leasing, tax credits
Among its most significant energy-related provisions, the legislation mandates the resumption of quarterly onshore oil and gas lease sales under the Mineral Leasing Act, effectively repealing restrictions introduced by the Inflation Reduction Act.