At COP30, California Governor Newsom blasts Trump for 'dumb' US climate policy
California Governor Gavin Newsom told an audience at the COP30 Climate Summit in Brazil that California would continue to prioritize the use of green technology while criticizing U.S. president Donald Trump's decision to reverse federal government policy on climate change.
Kremlin: Putin and Tokayev will discuss gas projects, US sanctions against Russian oil and other issues.
The Kremlin announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Kazakh President Kassym Jomart Tokayev in Moscow to discuss gas projects, as well as the impact of U.S. sanctions against Russian oil companies. Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesperson…
Trump proposes Alaska oil sale by 2026, finalizes sale of US Gulf oil leases
It was announced on Friday that the Trump administration would hold an auction to drill oil and gas in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico next month. They have also proposed another one in a waterway located in southern Alaska. About 80 million acres will be available for lease in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.
The US wants Europe to continue using oil and gas instead of renewable energies
The world's investments in renewable energies aren't paying off and should be focused on securing a reliable supply of fossil fuels. This was the message from U.S. Energy and Interior Secretaries this week, as they tried to convince Europe to purchase more U.S. gas and oil. On the back of U.S.
Greece signs long-term LNG supply agreement with US
Greece signed a 20-year deal to import 0.7 bcm of liquefied gas each year, starting in 2030. This is its first long term gas supply agreement with the United States. The deal aims to replace Russian gas shipments into Europe. The 20-year…
Trump adds copper and metallurgical coke to the US list of critical minerals
The Trump administration released a list of essential minerals on Thursday, including copper, which plays a vital role in electric vehicles, power grids and data centers. It also includes metallurgical coke, which can be used to produce coke.
Judge rules that Trump administration may reconsider SouthCoast wind approval
The U.S. District Court ruled Tuesday that the Interior Department of President Donald Trump may review the Biden Administration's approval for the SouthCoast project off the coasts of Massachusetts. The order returns the matter to Interior's…
US loans $1.5 billion for coal-fired fertilizer plants
The U.S. Energy Department announced on Wednesday that it had closed a $1.5 Billion loan to Wabash Valley Resources, LLC, for an Indiana Fertilizer Plant, which will now be powered by coal. The department stated that the project would restart a coal-gasification plant…
Millions of dollars in heating assistance for Americans who are at risk because of the shutdown
The government shutdown could cause millions of Americans to have difficulty accessing funding for their home heating as early as next month, said lawmakers and non-profit groups on Wednesday. In its 29th day of shutdown, the U.S. Department…
Bloomberg News reports that Kennedy has directed the CDC to investigate the alleged harmful effects of offshore wind farms.
Bloomberg News, citing sources familiar with the issue, reported that U.S. health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had ordered the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate the potential harms caused by offshore wind farms.
JPMorgan selects Perpetua Resources as the first investment in its $1.5 trillion security funds
Perpetua Resources, an antimony and gold mining company, is the first investment made by JPMorgan Chase’s $1.5 trillion fund to support U.S. National Security. This underscores the company’s important role in producing the metal that China has banned and is used for bullets and weapons.
US regulators are pushed to connect data centers with grid
The U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright directed federal energy regulators this week to examine a rule that would speed up the connection between power-hungry, data centers and electric grids. Wright sent a rule to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Thursday…
Wall Street Journal, October 23,
These are the most popular stories from the Wall Street Journal. These stories have not been verified and we cannot vouch their accuracy. As frustration grows in Washington over the conflict in Ukraine, U.S. president Donald Trump announced…
The US opens up the Alaska Wildlife Refuge to oil and Gas Development
The Trump administration announced on Thursday a series steps to open the Alaskan wilderness for energy and infrastructure development. This includes resuming leasing of oil and gas in remote Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The Interior…
What are the main issues in India-U.S. Trade Talks?
U.S. president Donald Trump said that he spoke to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week about trade and that Modi assured him India would restrict its oil purchases from Russia. Indian refiners, who are major buyers of Russian oil…
Senator: US energy prices will spike due to Trump's decision to cut grants
The Trump administration’s plans to cancel nearly eight billion dollars in Energy Department grants is illegal, because contracts were already signed. It will also cause consumer energy costs to skyrocket. The Energy Department cancelled…
LAUDES-U.S. cities drive energy transition despite Trump resistance
The U.S. By Carey L. Mayors report that many cities still have a long way to go in improving building efficiency, electrifying cars and neighborhoods, training employees for new energy jobs, and designing for tomorrow. Keith Wilson, the mayor of Oregon's biggest city…
Minister: France will not abandon the climate goals of the World Bank
Eleonore Caoit, France's new development minister, said that France would continue to press the World Bank for its climate finance agenda in spite of the pressure from the Trump administration to abandon it. Caroit, speaking to reporters…
Minister of Industry: Japan will act in its national interest regarding Russian energy
When asked on Tuesday about Russian energy imports, Japan's trade minister Yoji Muto responded that the country would act in its own national interest while maintaining close coordination and cooperation with the international community. Scott Bessent, U.S.
Abby Ross Hopper will retire as the top US solar lobbyist in 2019.
The organization announced in a Tuesday statement that the longtime leader of the U.S. top solar industry trade group would step down at the end of next year. Abigail Ross Hopper, the president and CEO at Solar Energy Industries Association will be leaving her position on January 30, 2019.