Energy

The Biden administration has unveiled an $11 billion subsidy aimed at bringing affordable clean energy options to rural communities.

Biden administration unveils $11B subsidy for clean energy in rural areas

New York has become the first state in the U.S. to pass a law banning natural gas in most new residential buildings.

New York becomes first state in US to ban natural gas in most new builds

Despite warnings against expanding its aggression further into Europe, intelligence has revealed Russia may be doing that in the North Sea.

Reports: Russian ships allegedly getting intel, preparing sabotage in Europe

In New Jersey, a government rebate program that incentivizes drivers to go electric has run out of money because the state incentive was so successful in encouraging residents to buy electric vehicles.

New Jersey pauses EV rebates as program runs out of money

The Berkeley City Council voted to ban natural gas hookups inside new builds to reduce emissions, but an appeals court has blocked it.

Federal court blocks California city ban on natural gas hookups

President Biden has big plans for offshore wind projects in the Atlantic, but the Pentagon is pushing back because of security concerns.

Pentagon opposes offshore wind sites in Atlantic over security concerns

The EPA plans to announce tough new tailpipe emission standards to force the auto industry to phase out the sale of many gas-powered cars.

Only 4 in 10 Americans say they would buy an EV, as new EPA rules loom

Another victim has succumbed to their injuries after being shot at a Louisville bank, bringing the number of victims to five.

Fifth death in Louisville mass shooting: April 11 rundown

The latest crude production cuts from a group of major oil producing countries led by Saudi Arabia may not hurt as much as previous cuts.

Small oil producers undermine OPEC’s crude-cutting efforts to keep prices high

As the U.S. invests billions in new infrastructure, building it requires resources which cannot currently be obtained without Russia or China.

Russian, Chinese dominance of rare-earth metals threatens US security

More than 150 Catholic priests and others associated with the archdiocese of Baltimore sexually abused more than 600 children.

Baltimore archdiocese embroiled in child sex abuse scandal: April 6 rundown

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., said he is willing to sue the Treasury Department if it doesn't implement EV tax credits the way he intended when he wrote them.

Manchin willing to sue Treasury over EV tax credit guidelines

Renewable energy is now producing more electricity than coal for the first time in the U.S. thanks to the growth of wind and solar energy.

US renewable energy surpassed coal for the first time in 2022

According to John Kerry, President Biden plans to issue executive orders and climate mandate in order to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030.

Biden to issue mandates, executive orders on climate: Media Miss

The EPA plans to grant California a waiver that will allow the state to phase out diesel-powered trucks in attempt to curb truck pollution.

EPA to approve California’s diesel regulations

Ukraine will be receiving about a dozen fighter jets from Poland, with the first shipment set to arrive within the next few days.

Poland sending jets to Ukraine, another US airport close call: March 17 rundown

California is now lifting its mandatory water restrictions for nearly 7 million people across Southern California.

California lifts mandatory water restrictions after record snow

President Biden granted approval to the controversial Willow oil project in Alaska despite critics calling it a "carbon bomb".

Biden admin approves controversial Willow oil project in Alaska

Officials in the U.S. and Europe now suspect that a pro-Ukraine group is responsible for damaging the Nord Stream pipelines.

Intel report on Nord Stream culprit, bill outright bans TikTok: March 8 rundown

A new Georgia nuclear plant is seeing self-sustaining nuclear fission. According to Georgia Power, one new reactor has begun splitting atoms.

New Georgia nuclear plant begins splitting atoms for the first time

An auto assembly plant manufacturing Jeep Cherokees in northern Illinois is set to close down at the end of the workday Tuesday, Feb. 28.

Illinois plant making Jeep Cherokees idles, production moved to Mexico

A winter storm is stretching from coast to coast is causing major disruptions across the U.S. and canceling flights.

Morning rundown: Winter storm cancels 8,000 flights, 3 dead in Fla. shootings

Two Democratic state lawmakers in Minnesota have introduced bills that would ban the sale of gas-powered equipment.

Minnesota lawmakers push to ban gas-powered Zambonis, lawn mowers

A power outage has affected more than 100 flights at the JFK airport in New York. An entire terminal is expected to remain closed today.

Morning rundown: JFK power outage grounds flights; Fetterman hospitalized