Energy
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Oil and gas industry praises Trump permitting reform
The NEPA reforms include eliminating outdated agency procedures, many of which hadn’t been revised since the 1980s.
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Ford is 'committed' to completing EV battery plant in Michigan
This press conference came as concerns have been growing about the future of the multi-billion dollar plant after Ford leadership said it might be in jeopardy because of proposed cuts to electric vehicle tax credits.
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Climate change influencer once chums with Greta Thunberg now calls the movement a 'scam'
The penny drops: Lucy Biggers built a sizable following as a “sustainability influencer,” and like many young people she was wracked with guilt and anxiety over climate change. She now hopes to reach people with a message that fossil fuels are a net-positive.
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Ford delays electric SUV line at Canadian plant, shifts production to diesel-powered pickups
The company said decision will provide customers with “more freedom of choice,” which will support the company’s electrification plans.
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Seattle may jolt electric rates due to high demand as state pushes electrification
City Light’s admission of electrical capacity not reaching the demand exemplifies the obstacles facing Washington as it works to transition its counties and cities to clean energy.
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Climate activists say prison sentence unjust, but judge and critics say protests crossed the line
“Your fanaticism makes you entirely heedless of the rights of your fellow citizens. You have taken it upon yourselves to decide that your fellow citizens must suffer disruption and harm, and how much disruption and harm they must suffer, simply so that you may parade your views,” the judge said.
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A $40B critical mineral supply chain could start in Pennsylvania
f all goes well, Pennsylvania could become a leader in boosting national security — while potentially creating billions of dollars in value from environmental hazards.
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Nearly four out of five Americans are worried about their sky-high home energy bills, survey shows
The survey also found that 32% of the respondents say they are using credit cards, payment plans and loans to make ends meet.
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Tesla Cybertruck outsells Ford-150 Lightning for first time since debut last year
May marks the first time the Tesla pickup has exceeded Lightning sales, but the Lightning remains the most popular electric truck on the market.
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Grassroots campaign begins on an Illinois utility’s gas pipe replacement program
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
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Stellantis warns owners of plug-in hybrid vans to not park inside due to battery fire risk
Seven fires within the group of vans being recalled have been reported, all of which happened while the vehicles weren’t running or while they were charging, Stellantis said.
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In battleground Wisconsin, residents don’t want gas-powered car ban, poll finds
Poll found only 22% of state’s support the idea of a ban on gas powered cars.
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Documents show citizens' concerns ignored as Biden administration moves forward with offshore wind
Government knows what better for you? Multiple groups have voiced objections to Biden’s offshore wind energy plan regarding marine wildlife, historic sites, tourism and fishing. Many say the Department of the Interior has not factored in anything they have to say on these matters.