Energy
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Trump's withdrawal of U.S. from key climate orgs angers some activists but draws praise from others
Among the groups from which the U.S. withdrew are two prominent climate organizations — the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
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Coal and power groups back UP–Norfolk Southern rail merger
The two railroads recently filed their merger application with the Surface Transportation Board, which must approve any consolidation in the freight rail industry. If approved, the deal would create the country’s first transcontinental railroad.
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Texas oil and gas industry paid $27 billion in taxes in 2025
It was the second highest total the industry paid in recorded state history.
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Number of actions Biden has taken against fossil fuels grows to 225, energy research group finds
The list hit 200 in March after growing by 25 from the previous September. It now numbers 225.
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As Illinois subsidizes EV industry, auto analyst says gas-powered engines here to stay
A recent EV infrastructure study showed that Illinois has 3.3 charging ports per 10,000 drivers. That is compared to 33 in the District of Columbia.
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Colorado utility bills may increase 10% over four years to pay for wildfire mitigation
Xcel Energy said it’s expanding its work and programs to minimize risk associated with wildfires possibly caused by electric equipment.
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Department of Interior shuts down millions of acres of Alaska to all oil, gas and mining activity
The decision on D-1 lands removes an area the size of the state of Pennsylvania from resource development, and blocking the Ambler Access Road prevents the U.S. from developing cobalt and copper resources.
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New Jersey GOP lawmakers seek to block rate increase
If regulators approve the plan, the monthly bill for the typical residential heating customer using 81 therms would rise by 23.6%, from $122.84 to $151.85, according to the company.
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California lawmakers exempt their $1.1 billion office from state environmental law
California Republican legislators pointed out the hypocrisy, and called for California Environmental Quality Act reforms instead of the exemption.
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Report: Colorado should improve energy permitting similar to planned water rules
“The state appears to be moving in the wrong direction with recent changes targeting the oil and gas industry, which have created a more burdensome permitting environment,” according to the report.
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Car buyers reject Biden's EV mandate, half of EV owners planning to switch back to gas-powered cars
A separate survey of businesses that build electric vehicle charging stations found that three out of four can't find enough electricity to make their stations viable.
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Illinois’ wind energy program experiences down year
Paige Lambermont with the Competitive Enterprise Institute said this was in part due to slower wind speeds last year, an obvious flaw of wind power.
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Iowa approves Summit Carbon's pipeline application
However, farmers can expect to see decreased yields during construction, according to the order.