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Energy In America December 5

Climate study warning of $38 trillion-a-year hit to economy yanked for faulty data

British scientific journal Nature retracted a climate study due to data reliability issues, particularly problematic information from Uzbekistan that skewed results.

Food December 5

California escalates its war on plastic grocery bags, banning even ‘reusable’ versions

California is banning all plastic bags at grocery stores starting in 2026. The new law eliminates thick reusable plastic bags, plus requires a 10-cent paper bag fee.

China November 24

From Mojave to Beijing: how America quietly conceded the rare earth race

How China gained control of 90% of rare-earth refining while the U.S. abandoned Mountain Pass mine, creating dangerous dependence on a strategic rival.

Energy In America November 17

Zeldin overhauls Biden-era water rule to end ‘weaponization’ that led ‘puddles’ to trigger pricy permits

EPA chief Lee Zeldin announces major overhaul of Biden-era water regulations that forced landowners to pay costly permits for building on soggy ground and puddles.

Opinion November 15

Jane Goodall’s surprising lesson on death changed how this retired pastor sees life

Author reveals Jane Goodall's deep faith through final interview months before her death, showing how spirituality guided her conservation work and fearless view of dying.

Environmental Regulation November 15

EPA chief wraps national tour as critics slam deregulation agenda

Zeldin caps off his 50-state EPA tour promoting “American comeback" reforms, but environmental groups contest Trump's EPA and Zeldin are ignoring science and gutting key regulations.

Energy In America November 11

‘Woke lawfare’ exposed: Attorney unmasks carbon tax intent behind massive oil litigation

An attorney involved in a Boulder, Colorado, climate lawsuit against oil companies admitted the case functions as an indirect carbon tax to increase costs for consumers.

Health November 11

Common cleaning chemical tied to spike in liver disease across US, researchers say

Tetrachloroethylene exposure from everyday products increases liver fibrosis odds by 300%. The EPA restricted the chemical after health risks were discovered in blood samples.

Electric Cars November 10

EVs beat gas after two years, study finds

Electric vehicles overtake gas cars in total CO2 savings after just two years of driving, with emissions benefits growing over time as power grids get cleaner.

Energy In America November 4

Green energy company in the hot seat after bald eagles knocked out of the skies

The Trump Department of the Interior is fining a green energy company over $30,000 after their wind turbines knocked two American bald eagles out of the sky.

Politics October 31

Trump EPA slashes 12 years off sewage cleanup crisis that has rocked California for decades

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin reduces construction timelines for Tijuana River sewage projects affecting San Diego by roughly 12 years through U.S.-Mexico collaboration.