Energy In America - Page 43

February 21, 2024

Chicago sues oil companies for causing climate change, points to 1995 heat wave

The City of Chicago is suing Big Oil for allegedly causing deadly weather events in the city and global warming more broadly while deceiving about its own impact.

February 20, 2024

Dem state cracks down on gas-powered lawn equipment as part of climate crusade

Environmental regulators in Colorado voted unanimously to prohibit the use of gas-powered lawn equipment on state property as part of the state's climate agenda.

February 19, 2024

Biden admin reportedly doubling down on gas car crackdown

The Biden administration is reportedly softening its electric vehicle standards, but is doubling down on the overall target of ensuring that 67% of new cars are electric in a decade.

February 19, 2024

New York doubles down on war on gas appliances over opposition from unions

Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's recently released budget proposal includes provisions to curb the state's reliance on natural gas over labor unions' objections.

February 16, 2024

Dem-backed Chinese firm razing trees in Michigan to make way for EV plant

A Chinese electric vehicle battery maker is razing trees to clear way for a massive green energy facility in Michigan with support of state Democrats.

February 15, 2024

House delivers blow to Biden's climate agenda, votes against natural gas moratorium

The House approved a bill on a bipartisan basis to revoke the Biden administration's authority permitting certain energy projects, which it has taken aim at over climate concerns.

February 15, 2024

Vulnerable Dem senator flip-flops on supplying energy to China in middle of re-election campaign

Sen. Sherrod Brown said he supported President Biden's pause on natural gas exports over his concern with China despite opposing a bill to explicitly ban oil sales to China.

February 14, 2024

Billionaire-fueled Rockefeller fund coordinated climate lawsuits with Dem state AG: internal documents

EXCLUSIVE: New records indicate left-wing nonprofits quietly drove a first-of-its-kind climate investigation in New York which ultimately led to lawsuits against Big Oil nationwide.

February 12, 2024

Biden admin hit with legal challenge over historic restrictions on offshore oil drilling

The Biden administration was hit with a legal challenge Monday by a major fossil fuel industry group in response to its plans restricting oil and gas leasing.

February 12, 2024

Climate activists arrested after shutting down Biden campaign HQ: 'That's bulls---'

Youth climate activists were arrested at President Biden's campaign headquarters Monday after they blocked the building entrance and called for climate action.