Energy
New York’s climate law that tried to punish oil companies is ruled unconstitutional
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that New York's attempt to make fossil fuel companies pay up $75 billion to combat climate change was unconstitutional, delivering a victory to the Trump administration.
Democrats call diesel export ban a ‘gimmick’ that won’t solve sky-high fuel prices
Top Democrats are slamming GOP calls for a diesel export ban to help lower fuel prices as a "gimmick" and an inadequate substitute for ending the war in Iran.
America mines rare earths. The problem has always been what comes next
America mines plenty of rare earth elements, but turning them into usable material means relying on China's complex processing infrastructure. Here's why closing the separation gap will take years.
Trump says he is considering a ban on diesel exports to ease high U.S. prices
President Trump said Tuesday he is open to a ban on diesel exports from the U.S. as freight drivers and farmers confront record prices because of Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries and other factors.
Alaska’s Dan Sullivan joins candidates in key Senate races calling for a pause on diesel exports
Republican candidates who supported the Iran war are moving quickly to show they hear voters' complaints about high fuel and grocery prices tied to the conflict -- proposing a gas tax suspension and a temporary halt to diesel exports as the midterm elections near.
Politically Unstable: If Democrats retake White House in 2028, energy jobs at risk, CEO warns
Kelly Sadler talks with Jason Isaac, CEO of the American Energy Institute, about the booming trade-job market in energy -- and why Isaac warns that a Democratic White House win could put those gains, and the jobs they've created, at risk.
Trump says high diesel costs stem from ‘ridiculous’ Ukraine war
President Trump said Monday that record-high diesel costs should be a catalyst to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Iran war revives U.S. energy bet in Mozambique despite Islamic State threat
ExxonMobil is betting billions that Mozambique can become one of the world's next great sources of liquefied natural gas.
Former AG Barr blasts Boulder’s climate case against energy firms ‘voodoo’ litigation
Former Attorney General Bill Barr is not a fan of attempts to blame individual firms for climate change.
Cuba hit with another blackout as millions across the island are left without electricity
Cuba's power grid collapsed once again on Friday, leaving millions of people across the island without electricity for at least the sixth time since U.S. President Donald Trump cut off fuel to the island in January.
Senate Democrats block bill to protect electricity consumers from data center-fueled rate hikes
Senate Republicans on Thursday tried to quickly clear a House-passed bill responding to voter concerns about data centers driving up electricity prices, but were blocked by Democrats.
‘History is calling’: Congress gives Trump power to sanction Russian oil buyers with 100% tariffs
All eyes are on President Trump after Congress on Wednesday passed a long-awaited economic sanctions bill targeting Russia and the countries financing its war against Ukraine.
House listens to anti-data center voters, passes ‘modest’ Ratepayer Protection Act
House Republicans on Wednesday used one of their final legislative votes before the midterm elections to address a top concern of voters: data centers.
Saudi-backed forces in Yemen step up strikes against Houthis as oil crisis escalates
Yemeni government forces supported by Saudi Arabia accelerated attacks against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia hits back at Houthi strongholds in Yemen after attacks on air base
Houthi rebels said Tuesday that Saudi Arabia launched airstrikes on four of its enclaves in Yemen, after the Iran-backed militia attacked three cities in the kingdom.
Energy giants seeking to merge say they’ll extend Virginia residents’ bill credits and add jobs
Power companies NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy, which are seeking approval to merge into one behemoth, announced plans Monday to sweeten the deal in Virginia, Dominion's home base, where the proposal has faced skepticism from the Democratic governor and legislative leaders.
EPA eliminates rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants
The Environmental Protection Agency said Monday it is repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas and announced it is taking a separate but related step to prevent future administrations from regulating climate pollution from power plants.
EPA eliminates rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants
The Environmental Protection Agency said Monday it is repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas and announced it is taking a separate but related step to prevent future administrations from regulating climate pollution from power plants.
Africa’s biggest oil refinery opens to public ownership, sparking excitement among retail investors
Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote opened his refinery to public ownership Monday with plans to raise $1.6 billion from retail investors across the continent in Africa's biggest initial public offering, or IPO.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels seize more key islands in the Red Sea and tighten grip on shipping routes
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels captured more strategic islands in the southern Red Sea, government and Houthi officials said Monday, strengthening their control of a major maritime shipping route.