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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.

114 articles published

Gallup: 67% of Americans Hit Financially by Surging Gas Prices Amid Iran Conflict
Energy
Gallup: 67% of Americans Hit Financially by Surging Gas Prices Amid Iran Conflict
A Gallup poll reveals 67% of Americans report financial hardship from gas price increases, linked to the Iran conflict a
California Prepares Lawsuit Over Trump's Offshore Wind Lease Buyback Deal
Energy
California Prepares Lawsuit Over Trump's Offshore Wind Lease Buyback Deal
California officials announced plans to sue the Trump administration over a deal that terminates an offshore wind lease,
Trump Admin Pours $17.5B into 10 New Nuclear Plants, Reviving Large-Scale Reactor Industry
Energy
Trump Admin Pours $17.5B into 10 New Nuclear Plants, Reviving Large-Scale Reactor Industry
The Trump administration is lending $17.5 billion to jumpstart construction of 10 large-scale nuclear reactors, with Ene
UN Chief Demands AI Firms Disclose Environmental Costs, Pledge Clean Energy by 2030
Energy
UN Chief Demands AI Firms Disclose Environmental Costs, Pledge Clean Energy by 2030
António Guterres urged AI companies to disclose their environmental footprint and commit to 100% renewable energy by 203
Gas Prices Dip Below $4 as Iran Deal Eases Strait Tensions, but Hurricane Risk Looms
Energy
Gas Prices Dip Below $4 as Iran Deal Eases Strait Tensions, but Hurricane Risk Looms
The national average for regular gas dropped below $4 for the first time since March, fueled by a U.S.-Iran agreement on
Trump Warns of Oil Reserve Depletion in Weeks Without Iran Strait Deal
Energy
Trump Warns of Oil Reserve Depletion in Weeks Without Iran Strait Deal
President Trump said global oil reserves could be exhausted in four weeks without the Iran deal, warning of 'bedlam' as
Iran's Hormuz Blockade Drives Mideast Nations to Seek New Oil Routes
Energy
Iran's Hormuz Blockade Drives Mideast Nations to Seek New Oil Routes
Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has sent oil prices surging and pushed Middle Eastern nations to accelerate pipe
Arctic Refuge Lease Sale Threatens Sportsmen's Heritage, Critics Warn
Energy
Arctic Refuge Lease Sale Threatens Sportsmen's Heritage, Critics Warn
A June 5 lease sale in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge sparks backlash from sportsmen who say oil drilling threatens
Super El Niño Predicted to Become One of Strongest on Record, Threatening Extreme Weather
Energy
Super El Niño Predicted to Become One of Strongest on Record, Threatening Extreme Weather
The Climate Prediction Center announced El Niño has officially begun, with a 63% chance it becomes a 'super' El Niño, po
Energy Secretary Wright Faces House Grilling on Budget as Iran Tensions Spike Oil Prices
Energy
Energy Secretary Wright Faces House Grilling on Budget as Iran Tensions Spike Oil Prices
Energy Secretary Chris Wright testifies Wednesday on Trump's fiscal 2027 Energy budget as Iran tensions close the Strait
Inflation Hits 4.2%, Highest in Three Years, Fueled by Iran War Energy Costs
Energy
Inflation Hits 4.2%, Highest in Three Years, Fueled by Iran War Energy Costs
Annual inflation hit 4.2% in May, a three-year high, as energy costs surged amid the ongoing Iran war, the Labor Departm
Solar Surpasses Coal in U.S. Power Generation Amid Trump's Pro-Coal Push
Energy
Solar Surpasses Coal in U.S. Power Generation Amid Trump's Pro-Coal Push
Solar power overtook coal in U.S. electricity generation for the first time in May, marking a milestone even as Presiden
New Poll: 59% of Americans Expect Gas Prices to Keep Climbing as Iran War Drags On
Energy
New Poll: 59% of Americans Expect Gas Prices to Keep Climbing as Iran War Drags On
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows 59% of U.S. adults expect gas prices to keep rising over the next year as the Iran war ro
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Curb Wind and Solar Tax Credits
Energy
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Curb Wind and Solar Tax Credits
A federal judge over the weekend blocked the Trump administration's attempt to restrict tax credits for wind and solar e
Alaska Refuge Drilling Auction Draws Sparse Bids, Just Two Bidders
Energy
Alaska Refuge Drilling Auction Draws Sparse Bids, Just Two Bidders
The Trump administration's auction for drilling rights in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge attracted just two bi
Trump Unveils $700M Coal Rescue Package, Invokes Defense Production Act
Energy
Trump Unveils $700M Coal Rescue Package, Invokes Defense Production Act
The Trump administration is channeling nearly $700 million into coal, invoking the Defense Production Act to fund plants
American Airlines Halts Six Routes as Iran War Drives Fuel Costs Higher
Energy
American Airlines Halts Six Routes as Iran War Drives Fuel Costs Higher
American Airlines is temporarily cutting six routes, four from LAX, blaming elevated jet fuel prices from the ongoing wa
Trump to Unveil $700M Coal Rescue Plan Using Wartime Powers
Energy
Trump to Unveil $700M Coal Rescue Plan Using Wartime Powers
Trump plans to deploy $700 million to prop up coal, using wartime authority for $425 million to 13 existing plants and $