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U.S. Senate Climate Deal 'Transformative', Backers Say
The nearly $370 billion in climate and energy security measures in the budget reconciliation deal U.S.
Jul 27, 2022
U.S. Senate Climate Deal Thin On Details, Praised By Clean Energy Backers
The nearly $370 billion in climate and energy security provisions in the long-delayed budget reconciliation deal struck by Democrats in the U.S.
Jul 27, 2022
U.S. Clean Energy Off 55% On Climate Bill Fail, Trade Issues - Report
The rate of development of U.S. clean energy projects including wind and solar power fell in the second quarter this year as inaction by Congress, trade issues and delays related to COVID-19 stifled activity, an industry group report said on Tuesday.
Jul 26, 2022
U.S. Clean Energy Installations Down 55% On Climate Bill Fail, Trade Issues - Report
The rate of development of U.S. clean energy projects including wind and solar power fell in the second quarter as inaction by Congress, trade issues and delays related to COVID-19 stifled activity, an industry group report said on Tuesday.
Jul 26, 2022
U.S. To Sell Additional 20 Million Barrels Of Oil From Strategic Reserve
The Biden administration on Tuesday said it will sell an additional 20 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve as part of a previous plan to tap the facility to calm oil prices boosted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and as demand recovers from the pandemic.
Jul 26, 2022
White House Says Companies Investing $700 Million To Boost EV Charger Production
The White House said on Tuesday that companies are planning to invest more than $700 million to boost U.S.
Jun 28, 2022
Explainer-Biden's U.S. Fuel Tax Holiday Plan No Easy Relief For Gas Prices
U.S. President Joe Biden wants Congress to suspend the federal fuel tax for three months to help lower record gasoline prices that threaten some of his fellow Democrats who are candidates in the Nov.
Jun 22, 2022
With Record Pump Prices, Biden Hard-pressed To Ramp Up Russia Sanctions
As the Biden administration contemplates expanding punitive measures on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, a big hurdle lies closer to home: the American consumer.
Jun 17, 2022
Analysis-With Record Pump Prices, Biden Hard-pressed To Ramp Up Russia Sanctions
As the Biden administration contemplates expanding punitive measures on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, a big hurdle lies closer to home: the American consumer.
Jun 17, 2022
U.S. Issues New Warnings On 'Forever Chemicals' In Drinking Water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday released new warnings for synthetic pollutants in drinking water known as "forever chemicals" saying the toxins can still be harmful even at levels so low they are not detectable.
Jun 15, 2022
Americans Split On Nuclear Energy As Safety Worries Linger - Reuters/Ipsos Poll
Just under half of Americans support nuclear power to generate electricity, a waning industry the Biden administration has been trying to revitalize with billions of dollars in public spending as part of a plan to cut U.S.
Jun 06, 2022
Analysis-U.S. Coal Companies Struggle To Cash In On Europe Crunch
U.S. coal producers are seeking to boost exports to cash in on soaring prices since Russia's invasion of Ukraine but face big headwinds including shipping bottlenecks, labor shortages, and a dismal long-term outlook discouraging investments in new mines.
May 17, 2022
Former Reagan National Security Adviser McFarlane Dies At Age 84 -Washington Post
Robert McFarlane, a White House adviser who tapped Saudi royals to fund a covert war in Nicaragua and flew on a secret mission to sell arms to Iran in the scandal that shook Ronald Reagan's presidency, has died, the Washington Post reported.
May 13, 2022
Former Reagan Adviser McFarlane, Linchpin In Iran-Contra Affair, Dies
Robert McFarlane, a White House adviser who tapped Saudi royals to fund a covert war in Nicaragua and flew on a secret mission to sell arms to Iran in the scandal that shook Ronald Reagan's presidency, has died.
May 13, 2022
U.S. Senate Committee Passes Antitrust Bill Pressuring OPEC
A U.S. Senate committee passed a bill on Thursday that could expose the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and partners to lawsuits for collusion on boosting crude oil prices.
May 05, 2022
Why NOPEC, The U.S. Bill To Crush The OPEC Cartel, Matters
A U.S. Senate committee is expected to pass a bill on Thursday that could open members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its partners to antitrust lawsuits for orchestrating supply cuts that raise global crude prices.
May 05, 2022
Explainer: Why NOPEC, The U.S. Bill To Crush The OPEC Cartel, Matters
A U.S. Senate committee is expected to pass a bill on Thursday that could open members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its partners to antitrust lawsuits for orchestrating supply cuts that raise global crude prices.
May 05, 2022
U.S. Nuclear Power Agency Seeks Staff Documentation Of NuScale's Quake Protection
An official with the U.S. nuclear power regulator has ordered staff to supply documents that could lead to a review of a 2020 approval of a new type of nuclear power reactor after an engineer raised concerns about its ability to withstand earthquakes, documents showed on Wednesday.
Apr 27, 2022
U.S. Nuclear Power Regulator Seeks Documents On NuScale's Protection Against Quakes
An official with the U.S. nuclear power regulator has ordered staff to supply documents that could lead to a review of a 2020 approval of a new type of nuclear power reactor after an engineer raised concerns about its ability to withstand earthquakes, documents showed on Wednesday.
Apr 27, 2022
U.S. Lawmakers Ask ConocoPhillips About Gas Leak In Alaska
Three Democratic U.S. lawmakers asked the head of ConocoPhillips for more information about a month-old natural gas leak from an oilfield in Alaska and implications for its nearby project on public lands.
Apr 26, 2022
Climate Change Could Cost U.S. Budget $2 Trln A Year By End Century -White House
Flood, fire, and drought fueled by climate change could take a massive bite out of the U.S.
Apr 03, 2022
Exclusive-Climate Change Could Cost U.S. Budget $2 Trillion A Year By End Century -White House
Flood, fire, and drought fueled by climate change could take a massive bite out of the U.S.
Apr 03, 2022
U.S. May Weigh Up Exemptions To Ban On Financing Fossil Fuel Projects Abroad-official
The Biden administration may soon consider calls for exemptions to a ban on financing of new carbon-intensive fossil fuel projects overseas, a senior U.S.
Apr 01, 2022
U.S. Senators Introduce Bill To Ban U.S. Imports Of Russian Uranium
U.S. Republican Senators on Thursday introduced a bill to ban U.S. imports of Russian uranium to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.
Mar 17, 2022
Analysis-Russian Attack On Nuclear Power Plant Stirs Debate About Climate Fix
Russia's takeover of Europe's largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine should spur companies and policymakers to be more careful in plans to build reactors to fight climate change, nuclear safety experts said on Friday.
Mar 04, 2022
Analysis-Russian Attacks Spur Debate About Nuclear Power As Climate Fix
Russia's takeover of Europe's largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine should spur companies and policymakers to be more careful in plans to build reactors to fight climate change, nuclear safety experts said on Friday.
Mar 04, 2022
Pressure Grows On Biden To Ban U.S. Imports Of Russian Oil
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced a bill on Thursday to ban U.S.
Mar 03, 2022
U.S. Senators Grill Regulators Over Climate Policy On Natural Gas Projects
Top U.S. senators from both parties on Thursday grilled Democratic energy regulators who recently approved guidelines for approving new natural gas projects that allow consideration of environmental justice, landowner and climate issues.
Mar 03, 2022
Explainer - Why $100 Oil Could Hurt The Energy Transition More Than It Helps
The surge in crude oil prices past $100 a barrel has raised a big question: Will this latest spike in the notoriously volatile oil market help to speed the global transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources to fight climate change?
Mar 03, 2022
U.S. Energy Department Advances $6 Billion Nuclear Plant Program
The U.S. Department of Energy said on Friday it is seeking input from utilities, communities and advocates as it develops its new program to boost struggling nuclear power plants with $6 billion in credits.
Feb 11, 2022
