Energy

The Biden administration announced that the number of publicly available electric vehicle chargers has doubled since Biden took office, reaching 192,000 charging ports.

Range anxiety slows mass EV adoption as auto, oil companies look to help

Offshore wind developer Orsted has decided to back out of two offshore wind projects along the coast of New Jersey, sparking controversy.

Orsted backs out of New Jersey offshore wind projects amid financial challenges

Chris Paine, director of the films "Who Killed the Electric Car" and "Revenge of the Electric Car," shares his thoughts on the EV industry.

‘Revenge of the Electric Car’ director Chris Paine on the state of EVs

Honda and General Motors have announced they're scrapping a $5 billion plan to jointly develop affordable electric vehicles.

Honda, GM scrap $5B affordable EV plan amid auto industry setbacks

A report warns of U.S. vulnerabilities amidst an expansion of Chinese corporate footprints in some vital U.S. sectors.

Report: Chinese green energy, EV battery companies pose US security risk

Deep sea mining is poised to boost the worldwide production of clean energy technology, but the harm it could do is still being determined.

Deep sea mining could boost clean energy tech; environment, China concerns loom

The turbines will have floating platforms to accommodate the deep waters, unlike those in offshore wind projects along the East Coast.

Offshore wind coming to West Coast, despite challenges

GM has announced a delay in its electric truck factory plans as automakers have seen a recent slowed growth rate of EV sales in the U.S.

GM delays electric truck factory plans amid slowing US EV sales

As electric vehicles become more popular, states are looking to find a way to make up for the gaps in infrastructure taxes.

States impose EV fees to offset gas-tax shortfalls, spark controversy

U.S. officials have their eyes on Chinese crypto mining operations active in the states that could pose a national security threat.

Chinese crypto mining operation in Wyoming raises national security alarms

A ring of fire eclipse is when the moon partially blocks the sun. The last time it was visible from the U.S. was in 2012.

ERCOT’s ‘Ring of Fire’ warning: Coming eclipse will impact Texas power grid

The cost of electric vehicles has been a "leading deterrent" for U.S. consumers, a problem the White House is trying to fix with a new policy.

EV tax credits set to become available for consumers at time of purchase

Numerous automakers have experienced challenges in the EV truck market, as the White House continues its push to electrify the nation's fleet.

Tesla, Ford, other autos struggling to build, price EV trucks

Powering an upcoming $4 billion electric vehicle battery factory in Kansas will require a nearby coal-fired power plant to stay active.

New EV battery factory requires energy from coal-fired power plant

Donald Trump's likely presidency may reverse U.S. Climate policies that currently reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Biden proposes limited offshore oil and gas leases to support wind energy

A rare mineral deposit in Canada's Ring of Fire has been dubbed the world’s most important untapped source of nickel, copper and cobalt.

Climate advocates, indigenous tribes protest efforts to mine $67B of minerals in Canada

Electric vehicles are poised to be a major driver of political discourse leading up to the 2024 presidential election.

EVs emerge as a major driver of political discourse ahead of 2024 election

Ford Motor Co. announced on Monday, Sept. 25, that it is pausing construction on its Marshall, MI, electric vehicle battery plant.

Ford pauses construction on $3.5 billion EV battery plant

As offshore wind energy develops off the East Coast, many fishermen say they will not be able to work between the turbines.

Wind energy expansion raises concerns over fishing industry’s future

Despite a lack of evidence that offshore wind projects have caused whale strandings, the development can "harass" marine mammals.

Whale strandings fuel controversy: Are offshore wind farms to blame?

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