Energy

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

Michigan is set to implement a clean energy mandate, aiming to be carbon-free by 2040, in line with the Biden administration's goals.

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

While the U.S. has invested in electrical vehicles to help reach its climate goals, making an EV battery is a very carbon intensive process.

How does the environmental impact of an EV compare to a gas vehicle?

A judge's decision to permit construction of a massive lithium mine, despite it failing to comply fully with federal law, is facing backlash.

Environmentalists seek to block Nevada lithium mine needed for EV batteries

A renewable energy surge in Texas has comes at a critical time as the state faces an escalating demand for electricity.

Texas poised to become solar energy leader amid power grid strain

The global surge in nickel demand has led to a more environmentally harmful extraction process as China expands its mining efforts.

Push for EVs comes at a cost. Nickel production is far from green.

New research published has raised concerns about the possible devastating consequences from the loss of Arctic sea ice.

Melting Arctic sea ice could vanish a decade earlier than expected

As efforts to establish a unique rare earths mine in Nebraska continue, concerns remain regarding its impact on the surrounding environment.

Proposed rare earths mine raises environmental concerns in Nebraska

Various industries are involved in an initiative funded by the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with 33 projects in more than 20 states.

Clean energy spending to outpace fossil fuels for first time ever

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