California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed this week that he would stop a reported Trump administration effort to unleash energy production off California’s coast in a social media post that was widely criticized by conservatives and experts…
Pa. Democrats sacrifice climate program for $50.1B budget agreement
HARRISBURG — Environmental advocates and a handful of Democratic lawmakers are lambasting legislative leaders for agreeing to pull Pennsylvania out of an interstate cap-and-trade program as a part of the state’s long-awaited $50.1 billion budget.
Russia’s gas gamble backfires as Trump’s energy vision reshapes Europe
When Donald Trump warned European leaders years ago that their dependence on Russian gas would leave them “hostage to Moscow,” the remark was met with skepticism — and even laughter.
Democrats see electricity prices as a winning issue for 2026
Democrats plan to hammer Republicans over electricity prices in 2026 and possibly beyond as they try to replicate their 2025 successes.
Al Gore at COP30: Atmosphere being used as an open sewer
Former US vice president Al Gore has said it is “literally insane” that humanity continues to misuse the atmosphere in a speech at the UN Climate Change Conference in Brazil.
Australia’s conservative Liberal Party formally abandons net zero by 2050 climate target
The Liberal Party has agreed to scrap its commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050, which was first set under the Morrison government.
New York agrees to delay All-Electric Buildings Act in court filing
ALBANY — New York has agreed to delay implementation of the All-Electric Buildings Act, which was scheduled to go into effect in January and would prohibit natural gas and heating oil equipment in many new construction…
Investors Flock Back to Natural Gas as Demand Soars
From indispensable bridge fuel to dirtier than coal, natural gas has gone through a few turbulent years recently, culminating in the EU’s risky legislation that could see it left out in the cold and dark,…
COP30 President Embraces China’s ‘Red Tech’ As It Bombards Energy Market
The president of this year’s United Nations climate conference, COP30, argued that it is “good news” China is flooding the energy market with cheap green technology, the New York Times reported Monday.
Newsom blasts reported Trump plan to drill off California’s coast as ‘dead on arrival’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) blasted the Trump administration’s reported plans to open up new drilling off California’s coasts as “dead on arrival.”