Energy
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Oil and ethanol producers unite in push for year-round E15
For nearly 20 years, the rival industries fought over federal mandates forcing oil companies to blend billions of gallons of ethanol into the nation's fuel supply.
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Oil prices are down, but substantial relief at the pump could be a long way off, experts say
Oil prices are down, as are gasoline prices. But there are a number of factors continuing to impact the markets. Should American drivers see $3 gasoline again, it will be well after 2027, experts say.
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Dems did 'sleight of hand' in midterms, in control of Congress will push green energy agenda: Morano
Morano spoke from the UN Climate Change Conference, also said Democrats' climate, renewable agenda willl cost U.S. taxpayers trillions
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Zeldin to rescind Obama-era rule that's basis for EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions
The 2009 rule, known as the “endangerment finding,” determined that carbon dioxide emissions are a threat to public health.
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Energy dominance advanced in U.S. through changes to promote its production
“Increasing American energy production also strengthens our national security by reducing our dependence on foreign energy and reinforcing reliable domestic supply chains,” Interior Department Press Secretary Charlotte Taylor said.
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Project claiming to provide 'trusted education' is biasing judges in climate cases, critics say
The Climate Judiciary Project claims to provide judges with objective information on climate science. Critics say its curriculum focuses exclusively on the most alarmist positions and lacks any presentation of disagreements or uncertainties that exist within the research.
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New York could become first state to ban natural gas hook-ups
The judge refused to dismiss the case, however, saying the plaintiffs have standing to sue over the restrictions.
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Trump blasts windmills in EU trade talks: 'We will not allow a windmill to be built' in US
“They’re killing us. They’re killing the beauty of our scenery, our valleys, our beautiful plains,” President Trump said
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Facing fuel shortages, California seeks a buyer for a retiring refinery to increase production
With a second refinery closing and possibly more to follow, Newsom may be forced to consider the possibility that petroleum might not be as dispensable or easily replaceable as he thought.
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Energy companies seek dismissal in Hawaii climate lawfare case
The City and County of Honolulu “seek to impose liability on a small group of Defendants for what Plaintiffs label the ‘cascading social, economic, and other consequences’ of global climate change,” according to a memorandum in support of the motion.
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Media blitz blames high grocery bills on climate change, but study cited is ‘pathetic,’ expert says
The lead author of the study, Barcelona Supercomputer Center researcher Maximilian Kotz, made no secret that the aim of the study is to advance anti-fossil fuel policies. "Until we get to net-zero emissions, extreme weather will only get worse,” the researcher said.
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Louisiana collects $81M in severance taxes ahead of major oil tax overhaul
The report comes just ahead of sweeping changes to the state's severance tax structure, that took effect on July 1, aimed at stimulating oil production and revisiting how revenues are shared with local governments.
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Enviros say EPA staffing cuts will undermine research, but agency critics say its science was biased
Altogether, the planned cuts, which include voluntary retirements and separations in addition to layoffs, would reduce staffing by 23%, from a high of 16,155 employees in January to 12,448 employees after the changes are implemented, according to the EPA.