Carbon Emissions - Page 2

April 2, 2024

Wind, solar projects flourish under climate law, while nuclear and others lag behind

Under the Biden administration's push to reduce carbon emissions, certain sectors like solar energy have seen a boost, while other trail behind. New regulations prove controversial.

April 1, 2024

Biden's EPA finalizes strict truck emission rules

JKC Trucking co-owner & VP Mike Kucharski on the impact the emissions rule will have on industries and Americans, including higher consumer costs.

March 28, 2024

UK could force oil, gas platform companies to convert rigs to green energy or face shut down: reports

Oil and gas rig companies operating in the waters off the UK in the North Sea could face being shut down if they do not convert platforms to green electricity or low-carbon energy.

February 28, 2024

Big Oil companies ask Supreme Court to intervene in high-stakes climate case

The fossil fuel industry is calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a series of key questions related to ongoing litigation accusing it of causing global warming.

February 28, 2024

Washington state's budget in flux as Republicans try to repeal carbon program

Washington state Republicans are trying to repeal both the carbon pricing program and the tax on the sale of stocks and bonds. Democrats say this would destabilize the state budget.

February 14, 2024

New Mexico officials approve legislative bill to reduce gas emissions in vehicles by 20% in 2030

New Mexico officials have passed a bill which is aimed at reducing car pollution by enforcing fuel standards. They hope to significantly reduce the emissions by 2030.

January 26, 2024

White House halts enormous natural gas projects in victory for environmentalists

The White House announced Friday that it is halting pending liquefied natural gas export terminal projects opposed but environmentalists, but supported by industry.

January 25, 2024

Fossil fuel industry unleashes on Biden for halting key natural gas projects

A coalition of dozens of major fossil fuel industry groups sent a joint letter to the Biden administration, calling for it to reverse an expected decision halting key projects.

January 24, 2024

Democrat in another blue city joins push to ban gas stoves

A city official in Chicago is pushing to ban natural gas, making it the latest of a slew of cities aiming to limit gas stoves.

January 13, 2024

World Economic Forum to kick off in Davos, Switzerland with global elites likely to face flak for private jets

At last year's World Economic Forum, business leaders and government officials were slammed for using private jets while discussing the climate crisis.