Energy

Officials are considering a deal for Phoenix to trade water rights for federal funding to ease strain on the drought-stricken Colorado River.

Phoenix may trade water rights for $300M amid Colorado River drought

San Bernardino County's removal of wild burros over safety concerns has seen pushback, with some residents arguing the animals should remain.

Wild burros removed in California over safety concerns, sparking local debate

Hawaii has mandated the removal of multiple wind turbines, raising concerns about how this will impact the state's clean energy goals.

Hawaii orders wind turbine removal that may impact state’s clean energy goals

Virginia plans to build the world’s first grid-scale nuclear fusion power plant amid growing energy demands from data centers in the state.

World’s first nuclear fusion power plant set to be built in Virginia

President Joe Biden is making a final push to ramp up U.S. climate goals to address concerns over global warming.

Biden announces new 2035 climate goals before Trump takes office

Global coal usage reached a record high in 2024, driven by demand in China and India, with the IEA projecting a plateau through 2027.

Global coal demand hits record high in 2024, set to plateau through 2027

A U.K. based renewable energy company is scouting locations in the U.S. to power artificial intelligence through a wood-burning power plant.

UK-based company planning to power AI in the US with wood-burning plant

A new study found pricier smartwatch wristbands contain high levels of "forever chemicals," raising concerns about potential health risks.

Study finds ‘forever chemicals’ in higher-priced smartwatch wristbands

A recent study found that dozens of high-rise buildings in Miami are sinking by up to three inches, prompting calls for continued monitoring.

Study finds dozens of Miami area high-rises are sinking, raising concerns

A pair of Japan’s largest automakers, Honda and Nissan, are in talks to merge, with a goal of becoming more competitive in the EV sector.

Honda and Nissan reportedly discuss a merger to strengthen EV competitiveness

Amazon is adding to its major Midwest technology hub investment while helping to shape the future of artificial intelligence.

Amazon invests $10 billion in Ohio data centers to drive AI evolution

The world’s largest single-capacity wind turbine experienced a failure of its typhoon-proof blades during extreme testing off China's coast.

World’s most powerful wind turbine sees its typhoon-proof blades break in China

Scientists in Kenya discovered an insect that can consume and break down polystyrene, an ability that could help reduce plastic pollution.

Scientists discover plastic-eating insect with potential to combat pollution

Lawmakers are advocating for copper to be added to the critical minerals list to support renewable energy, despite environmental concerns.

Copper designation may benefit clean energy, raises environmental concerns

Elon Musk's SpaceX has proposed incorporating its Starbase facility in Texas into its own city amid criticism from environmentalists.

Elon Musk wants to turn SpaceX headquarters into new Texas city

After being nearly absent from southeast Russia for half a century, the tiger population has been restored.

Tiger population restored in southeast Russia after 50-year absence

Arizona is exploring plans to import billions of gallons of water to address historic drought conditions in the Colorado River.

Historic drought spurs Arizona to explore importing billions of gallons of water

The Biden administration is raising tariffs on Chinese solar products in the latest move to shut out clean energy technologies from China.

Biden administration doubles tariffs on Chinese-made solar products

The Adani Group faces U.S. bribery charges over alleged payments to secure renewable energy contracts in India worth billions.

India’s largest renewable energy company faces US bribery charges

Ontario's premier has threatened to cut energy exports to the U.S. if Trump levies tariffs against Canada.

Ontario’s premier threatens to cut energy exports to the US over Trump tariffs

Google has announced a $20 billion plan to build a series of US industrial parks powered by on-site renewable energy for its data centers.

Google reveals ‘first-of-its-kind’ $20B renewable energy data center projects

Tesla is lobbying the British government to tighten emissions rules and increase taxes on the country's gas-powered cars.

Tesla wants higher taxes and stricter emissions rules for gas cars in the UK

It’s the end of the road for General Motors’ Cruise robotaxi program. GM said Tuesday it plans to “realign its autonomous driving strategy” to focus on advanced driver assistance systems for use in personal vehicles.

General Motors ends Cruise robotaxi program

BP is cutting spending and transitioning away from offshore wind energy, as the company redirects its focus toward oil and gas ventures.

BP cuts offshore wind spending as the company turns focus to fossil fuels

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