Energy
Image
Wyoming rare earth mine continues to be blasted by critics, but Ramaco stands by its potential
As the U.S. seeks to secure a domestic supply of rare earth elements, one company in Wyoming hopes to become a key source of those critical minerals. The project has faced considerable criticism from experts, but the company disputes claims that the mine isn't economically viable.
Image
Analyisis: No carbon taxes 'worth the wait' for taxpayers
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, often called RGGI, began nearly two decades ago with a handful of mid-Atlantic and Northeast states that agreed to cap emissions from power generators. It’s grown to include 10 states, including most of Pennsylvania’s neighbors, and has collectively reduced harmful pollutants by half and at a rate faster than the rest of the country.
Image
Cold snap hits as winter heating costs rise
The National Energy Assistance Directors Association reports that residential electricity prices increased 10.5% between January and August.
Image
SEC announces it will stop defending controversial climate disclosure rule
The rule faced a barrage of lawsuits from interest groups, trade associations and 43 states, and the SEC announced in April it would not implement the rule while the legal challenges played out.
Image
WA gas tax hike looks increasingly likely as part of transportation budget
The Senate plan calls for a 6 cents per gallon. That hike would bring the total state tax to 55.4 cents per gallon, before being tied to inflation. Beginning the following year, the state tax would then rise by 2% annually to account for inflation.
Image
Just Stop Oil’s ceasing its violent protests part of cultural shift; the ‘Trump effect’ critics say
Critics of climate activism say it’s part of a shift in the national dialogue on climate and energy. Fewer people are still willing to look the other way when climate activists’ behavior turns to vandalism, anarchy in the streets.
Image
Voters prioritize energy independence over climate change: Poll
According to the poll, 84% of Republicans favor prioritizing American energy independence over the fight for climate change and 31% of Democrats.
Image
Climate group behind attacks on Stonehenge and paintings announces it will stop ‘hi vis’ protests
In the announcement, the group boasted of having stopped consumers from accessing over 4.4 billion barrels of oil by ensuring oil companies won’t be able to produce them.
Image
Solar developers battle rural opposition in Ohio where state law protects local permitting agency
According to the Renewable Rejection Database, nearly 25% of the renewable projects rejected in the U.S. since 2013 have been in Ohio. “It's about money. None of these projects have anything to do with climate change. It's all about money,” says one expert.
Image
Higher electric bills coming for consumers after rate hike approved
Michigan already ranks one of the most-expensive states in the nation for electricity costs, coming in with the 13th-highest retail price for electricity in the country.
Image
Maine urged to ease mining rules for lithium deposit
Republicans are pushing to ease the state's mining regulations to allow small-scale enthusiasts to take advantage of sites that include valuable minerals.
Image
Lake Erie's renewable future up for study
The resolution proposes that the Joint State Government Commission conduct a study on the feasibility, benefits and drawbacks of developing hydropower, solar, and wind energy on Pennsylvania’s portion of Lake Erie.
Image
Report: Fees going to EV and public transit, not fixing the roads
Colorado's roads are deteriorating, as more money moves away from maintaining the roads in favor of funding public transportation and electric vehicle programs.