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Where does your state rank when it comes to people’s control over energy?
A recent report by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) indicates that most U.S. states could do more to provide residents with affordable, reliable and clean energy. The organization’s 2025 Community Power Scorecard evaluates state policies aimed at expanding energy democracy and holding utilities accountable. Which states scored the highest and lowest? According to the… -
NASA, SpaceX launch mission to the moon with goal of finding lunar water
A new lunar mission is currently underway, with a goal of finding water on the moon. On Wednesday, Feb. 26, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, carrying the Athena lunar lander and NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer orbiter. “I’m very excited to see the science that our tech demonstrations deliver as… -
Fish and Wildlife Service releases list of invasive species that humans can eat
Full Story The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is currently promoting National Invasive Species Awareness Week by encouraging Americans to help control certain troublesome animal populations by eating them. Observed this year from Feb. 24 to Feb. 28, the awareness campaign aims to educate the public on the impact of invasive species. Scientists say invasive… -
Shell predicts 60% rise in global LNG use by 2040, but can supply meet demand?
One of the world’s largest fossil fuel companies is projecting a substantial increase in global liquefied natural gas (LNG) consumption over the next 15 years. According to Shell’s annual industry report, worldwide LNG demand could rise by as much as 60% by 2040, potentially reaching 718 million tons per year. “Upgraded forecasts show that the… -
Farmers, environmental groups sue USDA over deletion of climate data
Full Story Farmers and environmental organizations have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over removing climate change-related content from the agency’s website. The lawsuit was filed on Monday, Feb. 24, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. It alleges that USDA Director of Digital Communications Peter… -
Trump may hit 50% energy bill reduction goal by just keeping power prices stable
President Donald Trump said on the campaign trail that he would reduce U.S. energy bills by 50% within a year. According to one industry expert, this goal could be achieved by keeping power prices from rising. How can Trump cut energy bills in half? Travis Fisher, the director of energy and environmental policy studies at… -
Most power restored after blackout plunges 90% of Chile into darkness
Most electricity is now restored after a blackout in Chile plunged 90% of the country into darkness on Tuesday, Feb. 25, according to the Chilean government. What was the impact of the blackout? The outages suspended public transportation, halted traffic, knocked out cell service and impacted businesses, including major copper mines in the country’s north.… -
Utah set to become first state to ban fluoride in public water systems
Utah is poised to become the first state in the U.S. to enact a full ban on fluoride in public water systems. The bill would remove the decision-making power on fluoridation from cities and communities, and has passed the state legislature. The only thing left for the bill is approval from Republican Gov. Spencer Cox.… -
Proposed wind turbine tax in Idaho aims to go ‘gangster’ on such projects
Wind energy developers in Idaho could soon face significant additional costs under new legislation being considered by state lawmakers. This week, the Idaho House Revenue and Taxation Committee introduced a bill that would impose an excise tax on commercial wind turbines across the state. “How big is that excise tax?” asked state Republican Rep. Ted… -
Russia made $254B from fossil fuel exports, the West contributed to that total
Russia reportedly generated nearly $254 billion in fossil fuel revenue in 2024. That’s according to a report from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) and the campaign group B4Ukraine. The group also found that since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Moscow has amassed a total of $887 billion from fossil fuel… -
Trump administration plans to shut down all federal EV charging stations: Report
The U.S. government is reportedly preparing to shut down all federally operated electric vehicle (EV) charging stations nationwide. In an email obtained by The Verge, the General Services Administration (GSA), which oversees federal buildings and vehicle contracts, referred to the chargers as “not mission critical” and also revealed plans to offload recently acquired EVs from… -
Climbers hang upside-down flag at Yosemite in protest after layoffs
Full Story A protest against the Trump administration caught the attention of visitors at Yosemite National Park on Saturday, Feb. 22, where an upside-down American flag was on display. Six Yosemite employees rigged ropes and rappelled down the El Capitan summit to hang the flag. The demonstration happened during a seasonal waterfall on the east… -
Lawsuit over Dakota Access Pipeline protests could bankrupt Greenpeace
Full Story Greenpeace began its trial on Monday, Feb. 24, for a legal battle that could bankrupt the environmental organization. The case stems from a 2017 lawsuit filed by the company Energy Transfer. The company accused Greenpeace of masterminding protests against the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. What…
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