Energy

Geologists believe they have uncovered the world's largest lithium deposit, worth about $1.5 trillion, within the United States.

World’s largest lithium deposit, worth about $1.5 trillion, discovered in US

California is suing five oil companies, alleging they deceived the public about the risks of fossil fuels and the impact on climate change.

California sues Chevron, other oil giants, alleges climate change deception

Researchers in Norway have been studying the impact oceanic man-made sounds have on marine mammals, but their tests are receiving backlash.

US-funded whale hearing study criticized over experiments that ‘tortured’ animals

Gas prices in the U.S. rose to historic highs the same day Russia and Saudi Arabia agreed to extend their voluntary oil production cuts.

Gas prices at historic highs as Russia, Saudi Arabia extend oil cuts

The fist-ever auction of offshore wind farm leases in the Gulf of Mexico attracted limited Interest amid recent industry challenges.

First-ever offshore wind lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico attracts just 2 bids

The White House announced it will allocate $95 million to the Hawaii power grid through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in response to Maui wildfires.

White House pledges $95M to shore up Hawaii electric grid after deadly wildfires

The identities of those behind a significant $800 million land acquisition near an Air Force base in California have now been unveiled.

We now know who made the $800M land buy near Air Force base in California

The White House is putting restrictions on oil companies that industry groups say violates the administration's own Inflation Reduction Act.

White House accused of violating IRA over new offshore oil restrictions

A new high-tech vessel dubbed Orion is now in U.S. waters to construct the nation's first commercial-scale offshore wind farm.

Meet Orion, the next-generation vessel that’s key to the US offshore wind push

The possibilities of a room temperature superconductor took the internet by storm in late July. Here's what happened with LK-99.

LK-99: The room temperature superconductor that wasn’t

Electric vehicle drivers’ frustration with charging options has hit a new all-time high, according to a recent study from J.D. Power.

EV drivers’ frustration with charging options is at an all-time high: report

Touted as "the most significant climate legislation in U.S. history," the Inflation Reduction Act also contains concessions to oil companies.

Inflation Reduction Act ties renewable energy projects to more oil lease sales

As the popularity of EVs increases, the potential fire hazards created by their lithium-ion batteries pose new challenges for firefighters.

Fire hazards from EV batteries pose new challenges for first responders

Young climate activists in Montana received what experts called a first-of-its-kind legal victory on Monday, Aug. 14.

Montana judge sides with climate activists in first-of-its-kind ruling

Hundreds of giant spinning turbines will soon work to turn Atlantic Ocean winds into power, but wind energy's origins trace back millennia.

From Egyptian sailboats to wind farms in the Atlantic: The history of wind energy

A recent push to combat climate change is incentivizing carbon removal efforts, but it could also cost airlines and customers trillions.

Push to limit emissions via carbon removal could cost airlines, travelers

A bid by the White House to accelerate the transition to EVs may threaten President Biden's pro-labor platform ahead of his reelection bid.

White House EV push prompts concerns among unions as labor tensions rise

Wind energy is facing a multi-billion dollar setback that some in the sector are calling the "industry’s first crisis."

Wind energy faces setback as rising costs jeopardize new projects

To ease the burden on electric vehicle charging infrastructure, a startup called Ample has been exploring battery swapping methods.

Could EV battery swapping be a solution to charging station shortages?

Sites along the East Coast are in various stages of evaluation, research and construction for offshore wind projects.

Offshore wind industry poised to alter US energy and ocean landscape