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Sophia Grant
Sophia Grant
Energy & Climate Policy Reporter

Sophia reports on energy legislation, fossil fuel politics, renewable energy transitions, and climate policy debates.

188 articles published

Diesel at Record $6.27 Threatens GOP Midterm Prospects
Energy
Diesel at Record $6.27 Threatens GOP Midterm Prospects
Diesel prices have soared to a record $6.27 a gallon, hitting rural voters and key GOP base sectors. With midterms 45 da
Northeast Heating Oil Costs Set to Surge as Diesel Prices Climb
Energy
Northeast Heating Oil Costs Set to Surge as Diesel Prices Climb
Analysts project heating oil costs in the Northeast could rise by 31-50% this winter, driven by diesel price surges link
Federal judge blocks Trump's cancellation of $7B solar grant program
Energy
Federal judge blocks Trump's cancellation of $7B solar grant program
A federal judge in Rhode Island ruled the EPA unlawfully terminated the $7 billion Solar for All program, blocking the T
Coalition Sues EPA Over Rollback of Power Plant Climate Rules
Energy
Coalition Sues EPA Over Rollback of Power Plant Climate Rules
A coalition of environmental and public health groups filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging the Trump administration's ro
EPA rolls back power plant climate rules, opening door to higher emissions
Energy
EPA rolls back power plant climate rules, opening door to higher emissions
The Trump administration dismantled key climate rules for power plants, with a proposal to eliminate EPA authority over
Costco hikes motor oil prices nearly 100%, caps purchases amid crude surge
Energy
Costco hikes motor oil prices nearly 100%, caps purchases amid crude surge
Costco nearly doubled the price of its Kirkland motor oil and set purchase limits, reflecting soaring crude costs. Analy
Houthi attacks on Saudi pipeline send oil prices soaring
Energy
Houthi attacks on Saudi pipeline send oil prices soaring
Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure and ships sent oil prices up 4%, with Brent settling at $105.66. U.S. gas and die
Court blocks Trump administration's bid to keep Michigan coal plant running
Energy
Court blocks Trump administration's bid to keep Michigan coal plant running
A federal appeals court struck down an emergency order that kept a Michigan coal plant running past its planned retireme
Diesel Hits Record $6.05 as Iran, Ukraine Attacks Squeeze Global Oil
Energy
Diesel Hits Record $6.05 as Iran, Ukraine Attacks Squeeze Global Oil
U.S. diesel prices hit a record $6.05 per gallon, driven by Iran tensions and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries, r
Brent Crude Tops $100 as US-Iran Attacks Heighten Supply Fears
Energy
Brent Crude Tops $100 as US-Iran Attacks Heighten Supply Fears
Brent crude jumped above $100 a barrel as renewed US-Iran attacks stoked supply worries, pushing gas prices higher ahead
Trump Administration Backs Iowa Nuclear Restart with $1.9B Loan
Energy
Trump Administration Backs Iowa Nuclear Restart with $1.9B Loan
The Trump administration will lend $1.9 billion to NextEra Energy to restart Iowa's only nuclear plant, which was shut d
Record Labor Day gas prices strain consumers as Iran conflict disrupts supply
Energy
Record Labor Day gas prices strain consumers as Iran conflict disrupts supply
AAA says average gas prices hit a record $4.14 for Labor Day, with diesel at $5.85, as the Iran war disrupts oil shippin
Venezuela Deal Sets Template for Future Iran Oil Negotiations
Energy
Venezuela Deal Sets Template for Future Iran Oil Negotiations
The Venezuela oil agreement offers a blueprint for U.S. negotiations with Iran, focusing on direct energy resource contr
BLM Proposal Aims to Cut Red Tape for Alaska Oil Projects
Energy
BLM Proposal Aims to Cut Red Tape for Alaska Oil Projects
The BLM has proposed streamlining approvals for oil and gas drilling in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve, aiming to c
Diesel Hits Record $5.85 as Iran Conflict Strains Supply
Energy
Diesel Hits Record $5.85 as Iran Conflict Strains Supply
Diesel prices hit an all-time high of $5.85 per gallon, up 58% year-over-year, as the Iran conflict disrupts global oil
Chevron Expands Venezuela Footprint with $7B Orinoco Investment
Energy
Chevron Expands Venezuela Footprint with $7B Orinoco Investment
Chevron announced a deal to expand its Venezuela operations, adding acreage in the Orinoco Belt and investing over $7 bi
Pentagon to take stake in Venezuela oil venture under new deal
Energy
Pentagon to take stake in Venezuela oil venture under new deal
The Trump administration disclosed Monday that the Pentagon will take a 35% stake in a private Venezuelan oil producer,
Trump's Venezuela Oil Gambit Faces Infrastructure, Legal Hurdles
Energy
Trump's Venezuela Oil Gambit Faces Infrastructure, Legal Hurdles
Trump's Venezuela oil deal faces infrastructure decay, legal uncertainty, and a timeline that misses midterm relief, exp