Today: October 18, 2024
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US targets nitrous oxide in new phase of climate fight

The Biden administration on Tuesday announced it would seek to curb

US targets nitrous oxide in new phase of climate fight
Election|US

Climate groups split over whether Biden should 'pass the torch'

Green groups are split over whether President Joe Biden should step aside for another Democrat in the U.S. election, with some concerned his weakening

Climate groups split over whether Biden should 'pass the torch'
Business|Finance|US

US offers $850 million in grants to clean up oil sector methane emissions

The U.S. government opened up on Friday competitive bidding that will close on Aug. 26 for $850 million in grants to help small oil and gas producers

US offers $850 million in grants to clean up oil sector methane emissions
Business|Election|US

A second Trump presidency would target IEA's green focus, advisers say

Donald Trump would likely push to replace the head of the International Energy Agency if he wins the U.S. presidential election to shift the energy

A second Trump presidency would target IEA's green focus, advisers say
Business|Environment|US

Biden administration mulls more Alaska drilling protections

The Biden administration is seeking input on whether to add more areas for protection from oil and gas drilling in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve, the

Biden administration mulls more Alaska drilling protections
Economy|Environment|Finance|US

Hydrogen industry pleads for easier path to US tax credits

Some companies planning to use new U.S. tax credits to deploy hydrogen projects urged the Treasury Department this week to ease proposed environmental

Hydrogen industry pleads for easier path to US tax credits
Business|Economy|Environment

OPEC pursues charm offensive at COP28, for youths

Oil producer group OPEC held an event on the sidelines of the COP28 negotiations in Dubai on Sunday aimed at convincing young people to support fossil fuels,

OPEC pursues charm offensive at COP28, for youths
Political

Analysis-Kerry bolstered US climate reputation, though world's trust still elusive

As John Kerry prepares to depart as President Joe Biden's special envoy on climate change on Wednesday, he leaves the United States in a stronger position

Analysis-Kerry bolstered US climate reputation, though world's trust still elusive
Europe|World

Azerbaijan launches climate fund, seeks fossil-fuel producer support

Azerbaijan, host of the U.N.

Azerbaijan launches climate fund, seeks fossil-fuel producer support
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology|US

Biden administration expands tax credits beyond wind, solar

The Biden administration on Wednesday proposed expanding tax credits that have for years boosted U.S. solar and wind energy projects to cover a wider range

Biden administration expands tax credits beyond wind, solar
Business|Environment|Technology|US

Two US projects highlight divide over carbon removal’s role in climate fight

In Texas, oil and gas producer Occidental Petroleum is constructing a giant facility to suck 500,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere annually to keep it

Two US projects highlight divide over carbon removal’s role in climate fight
Business|Economy|Technology|US

US energy transition needs to avoid China dependence -State Dept official

Emerging U.S. businesses in the energy transition supply chain such as hydrogen and wind power should act fast to avoid being dominated by China, a senior

US energy transition needs to avoid China dependence -State Dept official
Environment|Science

In arid New Mexico, rural towns eye treated oil wastewater as a solution to drought

Flying over the desert landscape of southeastern New Mexico in a four-seat helicopter, Stephen Aldridge could count around a dozen man-made lagoons

In arid New Mexico, rural towns eye treated oil wastewater as a solution to drought
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

California to wrap up Exxon plastics probe 'in weeks', AG says

(This April 22 story has been corrected to say that Exxon has one advanced recycling plant and is assessing opportunities in, not has, around a dozen advanced recycling projects, in paragraph 10) By

California to wrap up Exxon plastics probe 'in weeks', AG says
Environment|Science|US

Aerial surveys show US landfills are major source of methane emissions

Over half of U.S. landfills observed by aerial surveys are super-emitting sources of methane, according to a new study in the journal Science published on

Aerial surveys show US landfills are major source of methane emissions
Environment|Science|Technology

Google-backed satellite to track global oil industry methane emissions

A new satellite backed by Alphabet Inc's Google and the Environmental Defense Fund group will launch from California on Monday with a mission to pinpoint

Google-backed satellite to track global oil industry methane emissions
Business|Economy|Environment|News

US looks to resurrect more nuclear reactors, White House adviser says

The Biden administration is working on plans to bring additional decommissioned nuclear power reactors back online to help

US looks to resurrect more nuclear reactors, White House adviser says
News|US|World

US lawmakers urge Blinken to push Azerbaijan on human rights ahead of COP29

Nearly 60 US lawmakers on Thursday asked Secretary of State Antony Blinken to press Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev to uphold human rights protections

US lawmakers urge Blinken to push Azerbaijan on human rights ahead of COP29
Business|Environment|News|US

California sues Exxon over global plastic pollution

California and several environmental groups sued Exxon Mobil on Monday and accused the oil giant of engaging in a decades-long campaign that helped fuel global

California sues Exxon over global plastic pollution
News|US

Biden administration spending climate cash fast, as Trump threatens to cancel it

Former President Donald Trump has said he would cancel all unspent funds from President Joe Biden's signature climate law if he wins the presidential

Biden administration spending climate cash fast, as Trump threatens to cancel it
Environment|News|World

In shift, US backs global target to reduce plastic production, source says

The United States, one of the world's biggest plastic makers, will support a global treaty calling for a reduction in how much new plastic is produced each

In shift, US backs global target to reduce plastic production, source says
Business|Economy|News|US

Biden administration announces $4.3 billion in climate grants

The Biden administration on Monday announced 25 projects pitched by 30 different state, local and tribal governments that applied for $4.3 billion in grants

Biden administration announces $4.3 billion in climate grants
Business|Environment|News|US

US to phase out single-use plastic from federal operations

The Biden administration on Friday announced it plans to phase out the use of single-use plastics from all federal operations by 2035, as part of its broader

US to phase out single-use plastic from federal operations
News|Opinion|US

Key climate rules issued with Supreme Court decision in mind, Podesta says

The Biden administration had anticipated a Supreme Court decision that limits federal regulatory powers to interpret ambiguous laws when crafting and

Key climate rules issued with Supreme Court decision in mind, Podesta says
News|US

EPA to review Texas oversight of oil, gas wastewater disposal wells

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EPA to review Texas oversight of oil, gas wastewater disposal wells

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