Energy
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Democratic mayor of Texas city calls out Biden, Newsom over energy policies
He also encouraged other companies to follow Chevron and relocate their headquarters to Houston
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Dominion Energy offering home EV-charger installation
The program facilitates the easy installation of – and payment for – at-home level-2 electric vehicle charging units.
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Colorado company receives $50 million to boost clean battery production
Colorado is among the states where EVs are most popular; over 22% of new cars sold there are now electric, a release said.
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Solar developments are spreading across America, threatening farmers and local communities
As more land -- and taxpayer money -- goes to solar projects, farmers and ranchers are becoming another voice in the local opposition as increasingly scarce farm and rangeland is gobbled up for renewable energy.
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Biden-Harris EV mandate faces uncertain fate in the Senate
Critics said the EV mandate, as it's often called, is overly ambitious, and that is the problem, pointing out the lack of charging stations, the increased cost to Americans, and arguing Americans should have the right to choose their own vehicle without EPA interference.
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California Gov. Newsom signs bigger ban on plastics bags after first ban backfired
The original ban allowed thicker plastic bags to be sold at California grocery stores for 15 cents, which increased plastic waste by 50%. Beginning in 2026, retailers can only offer paper bags.
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Colorado geothermal company gets taxpayer help to hire five workers
Since High Altitude Geothermal plans to employ five people in the next four years, that makes it eligible for up to $97,500 in government grants.
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Texas oil and gas jobs show three months of jobs growth
The upstream oil and natural gas employment grew by 1,000 jobs in August over the month.
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Three Mile Island powering back up
TMI, located in Londonderry Township, Pa., made global headlines when its second nuclear reactor partially melted down in 1979.