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Energy & Environment
Energy policy, fossil fuels, climate legislation, and the political battles over America's energy future.
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Trump announces 'majority U.S. control' of Venezuela oil reserves in surprise deal
President Trump announced a deal granting the U.S. majority control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's proven oil rese
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Hochul Blames Trump for New York Energy Costs, but State Policies Are the Real Driver
Governor Hochul blames Trump for rising energy costs, but New York's own fossil fuel bans and nuclear shutdown are the p
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Trump invokes emergency powers to restrict foreign grid tech
President Trump declared a national emergency Wednesday to restrict foreign-made electric grid equipment, citing an 'unu
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Ontario's Electricity Threat Escalates Trade War, Risks US Power Prices
Ontario's Doug Ford threatens to cut electricity to the US over Trump's tariffs, a move that could raise power prices in
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States Take the Lead on Clean Energy as Trump Pushes Fossil Fuels
With the Trump administration hostile to renewables, states are using their regulatory power to cut costs and build clea
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Nuclear Campus Plan Faces Five Hurdles Before Victory Lap
The DOE's nuclear campus plan is a real start, but it's not a victory. Five tests remain: scale, schedule, funding, lega
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Trump administration moves to scrap roadless rule on 44 million forest acres
The Trump administration on Tuesday proposed rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule, which would strip protections from 44 mi
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Diesel Prices Surge Past $7 in Some States as Global Conflicts Bite
Gas prices are rising again, with diesel drivers hit hardest—prices near $7 in some states. Global conflicts and refiner
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Iraq-Syria Oil Pipeline Revival Faces Four-Year Timeline, $15B Price Tag
A report reveals Iraq's proposed oil pipeline via Syria will require four years and $15 billion, doubling earlier U.S. e
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Energy Department kills Biden-era fast-track power line plan
The Energy Department has abandoned Biden-era plans to fast-track power line construction across six states, a move crit
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Gasoline Stays Above $4 as Iran Conflict Tightens Refined Fuel Markets
U.S. gasoline prices remain stuck near $4 per gallon as the Iran war disrupts refining and shipping, with analysts warni
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Gas Prices Hit Record High for Mid-August Amid Hormuz Closure
GasBuddy says the national average gas price hit a record high for this time of year, surpassing $4 per gallon amid the