Energy

Meta made two big announcements Wednesday, saying they will open an AI data center in Louisiana and inviting pitches for nuclear energy. Getty Images

Meta announces new AI data center, to be fueled by nuclear energy

Shell is halting new offshore wind investments to instead focus on existing projects while expanding oil and gas operations. Getty Images

Shell won’t invest in any new offshore wind projects, citing financial concerns

The oil cartel OPEC+ is extending its current production cuts as it anticipates the return of President-elect Trump. Getty Images

OPEC+ delays production increase, awaits arrival of Trump administration

The Biden administration has spent over $100 billion on clean energy projects, and is working to allocate more funds before Trump takes over. Getty Images

Biden spent $100B on clean energy, aims for more before Trump takes over

The town of Carrboro, North Carolina, has filed the first U.S. lawsuit seeking climate accountability from an electric company. Getty Images

NC town’s lawsuit accuses Duke Energy of climate change deception

California’s solar energy oversupply has led to higher electricity rates for residents and wasted power worth over $1 billion in 2024. Getty Images

Solar panels costing California residents, why energy bills increased in 2024

Millions in Cuba are without power after the electrical grid collapsed Dec. 4 as officials said power restoration was expected Dec. 5. Getty Images

Millions in Cuba without power after electrical grid collapse

The U.K.'s current grid infrastructure is forcing wind farms to shut down energy production, costing the country $1.3 billion in 2024 alone. Getty Images

The UK has paid wind energy providers $1.3B in 2024 to shut down production

Jaguar revealed its first electric concept car called "Type 00" following a controversial rebrand by the company Getty Images

Jaguar reveals ‘Type 00’ concept car after controversial rebrand

A fuel oil smuggling scheme is netting Iran and its allies at least $1 billion per year, according to new reporting from Reuters. Getty Images

Iran and its allies earn $1B annually through fuel oil smuggling: Report

The Biden administration approved $7.5 billion in funding for two Indiana EV battery plants, the Energy Department's third-largest loan ever. Getty Images

Biden administration approves $7.5B loan for EV battery plants in Indiana

The Colorado Wildlife Conservation Project is hailing the defeat of a ballot measure that aimed to ban wild cat hunting in the state. Getty Images

Colorado wildlife group praises defeat of effort to ban big cat hunting in the state

A new study from UC Davis revealed feeding grazing beef cattle could cut the animals’ methane emissions by almost 40%. Getty Images

Scientists find feeding grazing cattle seaweed cuts methane emissions

The first legally binding treaty to combat plastic pollution failed at a U.N. summit after oil-producing nations opposed limits on production. Getty Images

World’s first legally binding treaty to curb plastic pollution fails at UN summit

Twenty-three years to the day after filing for bankruptcy, energy company Enron claimed to be "back" with a cryptic X post and website. Getty Images

What do you mean Enron is ‘back’? Parody post confuses the internet

NASA scientists have rediscovered Camp Century, a Cold War-era U.S. military base buried under Greenland's ice. Getty Images

Secret Cold War missile base unearthed in Greenland by NASA radar

Maine became the latest state to sue major oil companies over climate change, alleging they deceived the public. Getty Images

Maine becomes latest state to sue oil companies over climate change

The Biden administration has approved a $6.6 billion loan to EV maker Rivian, despite the company facing significant financial challenges. Getty Images

Biden administration approves $6.6B loan to Rivian, which has billions in debt

Elon Musk’s companies face claims of environmental violations as he prepares to take a government role that aims to cut federal regulations. Getty Images

Musk’s companies hit with pollution violations from regulators he aims to cut

The United Nations reached an agreement pledging $300 billion per year to help developing nations fight the effects of climate change. Getty Images

UN reaches $300B climate finance deal to help developing countries

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says his state will continue offering EV incentives even if the Trump administration ends federal tax credits. Getty Images

Newsom says California will intervene if Trump ends federal EV incentives

Donald Trump wants to bring back the Keystone XL oil pipeline. But the company behind the pipeline pulled out more than three years ago. Getty Images

Trump plans to bring back controversial Keystone XL pipeline ‘on first day’

The world’s first wind-powered direct air capture facility will launch in Texas, aiming to remove 500,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually. Project Concho

World’s first carbon capture facility powered by wind energy coming to Texas

The UN climate relief fund is billions short of what experts say is needed, prompting calls for greater contributions from wealthier nations. Reuters

Rich nations urged to pay more as UN climate relief fund falls billions short