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Energy policy, fossil fuels, climate legislation, and the political battles over America's energy future.
Energy
NRC Moves to Slash Environmental Reviews for Nuclear Reactors, Limiting Public Input
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to limit environmental reviews for nuclear reactors, exempting some proje
Energy
Meta Drops $9.1B on Canadian AI Data Hub, Largest Outside US
Meta announced a $9.1 billion AI data center in Alberta, its largest outside the US, powered by a dedicated natural gas
Energy
Oil Surges as Trump Ends Iran Ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz in Peril
President Trump declared the U.S.-Iran ceasefire over, triggering a spike in oil prices as the Pentagon struck Iranian b
Energy
California's Gas Price Crisis: Newsom's Policies Under Fire as Blame Shifts
California's gas prices remain the nation's highest, with a new report blaming President Trump and Chevron, but critics
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Oil Hits $78 as Trump Scraps Iran Ceasefire, Blasts Tehran as 'Scum'
President Trump's declaration that the Iran ceasefire is 'over' sent oil prices surging to $78 a barrel on Wednesday, as
Energy
OPEC+ Nations Greenlight Modest Output Hike as Oil Prices Dip Below Pre-War Levels
Seven OPEC+ countries have agreed to a modest production increase of 188,000 barrels per day, even as oil prices fall to
Energy
Justice Department Pushes State Probes Into Potential Gas Price Manipulation
The Justice Department and FTC call on states to probe potential gas price gouging, as Trump pressures retailers to lowe
Energy
Energy Dept. Moves to Block Future Efficiency Rules for Appliances
The Energy Department proposed new criteria that would make it harder to tighten appliance efficiency standards, drawing
Energy
Trump Pressures Gas Stations as Prices Lag Despite Falling Oil
President Trump acknowledged gas prices aren't dropping fast enough despite declining oil costs, and announced a retaile
Energy
Trump Admin Invokes Emergency Powers to Avert Mid-Atlantic Grid Collapse Amid Record Heat
Facing a heat wave poised to break all-time temperature records, the Trump administration issued emergency orders to PJM
Energy
Data Centers' Energy Demand Soars, Pitting Builders Against Debaters in Global AI Race
Data centers now consume nearly 2% of global electricity, a share set to triple by 2035. The West's execution gap risks
Energy
Gas Prices Stay Stubbornly High as Oil Nears Pre-War Levels, Station Owners Blamed
Crude oil has nearly returned to its prewar price after the U.S.-Iran MOU, but gasoline remains high. Analysts say local