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Climate advocacy struggles in the Trump 2.0 era, but opponents warn its only restrategizing
COP30 failed to produce a resurgence of support for climate policies that the Trump administration has rolled back. Some climate groups are facing financial problems and are scaling back operations. Experts say the climate movement still has momentum, and opponents shouldn't get too comfortable.
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Responding to pressure from US, International Energy Agency forecast sees no end to oil demand
The International Energy Agency has come under fire for being an "energy transition cheerleader," a departure from its original mission of providing unbiased analysis.
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Energy production on federal land, waters, tribal areas generated $14.6B in 2025
The revenues were down from $16.45 billion in the 2024 fiscal year and $18.24 billion in the 2023 fiscal yea
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China’s mineral ban highlights the problem of Chinese control, as companies, experts seek solutions
China's chokehold on strategic minerals: The U.S. consumed an estimated 19 metric tons of gallium and 30 metric tons of germanium in 2023. That total amount could be held by less than two semi trucks.
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In a ‘desperate’ act to secure climate legacy, Biden admin offers restricted Alaska oil lease sale
“We see this ROD [Record of Decision] for what it is: a defeated administration treating our people as a political football in a Hail Mary attempt to score political points before it leaves office," Doreen Leavitt, with the Iñupiat Community of the Arctic Slope, said.
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U.S. crude production reaches record, led by Texas
Texas is leading primarily because production occurs on private land and Gov. Greg Abbott and the state legislature have implemented measures to support production and job creation,
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Offshore wind opponents come from deep blue states, but Trump offers hope they’ll finally be heard
Blue states' common ground with Trump: While many coastal residents opposed to offshore wind may not be fans of Trump, they’re optimistic that the new administration will finally give them a seat at the table.
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Gas prices declining, may rise after fall of Syrian government
So far, gas prices have remained relatively stable, however instability in the Middle East can cause price spikes.
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Washington natural gas initiative backer files suit to force state to comply
Voters narrowly passed I-2066, sponsored by BIAW, in last month’s general election. The initiative went into effect Thursday.
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As Trump vows to cut government waste, federal agencies shovel tax dollars out the door
“The fact that some obnoxious little child is drinking a fruity cocktail in the middle of winter and laughing at a bar about how he's throwing out billions of dollars, it says a lot about how corrupt and woefully mismanaged our government is,” Daniel Turner, executive director of Power the Future, told Just the News.
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Trump’s efficiency commission may go after loan given to EV maker
Members of the recently created Department of Government Efficiency have mentioned they may go after the loan and others doled out by the Biden administration.
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House Oversight subcommittee grills DOE official on who or what influenced Biden’s LNG export ‘ban’
“It appears possible that when the information the department had did not fit the narrative pushed by the White House, that information was buried in an attempt to clear the way for a more politically favorable analysis,” Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, said.
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California launches $2,000 e-bike vouchers for low-income households
CARB says e-bikes, which have a battery and motor but can be operated manually, are supposed to be a “suitable alternative to car travel." A typical e-bike can go up to 28 miles an hour with a range between 20 and 100 miles.