The former fracking executive said in confirmation hearings that his top priority would be to “unleash” American energy production.
Tag: Alternative and Renewable Energy
Trump’s Halt on Climate Spending Freezes Jobs and Stalls Projects
The pause affects billions of dollars and is delaying home repairs, factory construction and other projects, many in states that voted Republican.
A $35 Billion Loan Project, Led by World Bank, Aims to Expand Electricity in Africa
Some $35 billion is aimed at building small solar sites in rural areas and other improvements. The World Bank chief called the project “foundational to everything.”
China’s Tibet Dam Project Has Its Neighbors Worried
The hydropower dam, in quake-prone Tibet, is set to be the world’s biggest. But China has said little about the project, which could affect nearby countries.
Trump Orders U.S. Exit From the Paris Agreement on Climate
The United States will be one of only four countries outside the Paris Agreement, which is designed to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.
U.S. Efforts to Cut Emissions Stalled in 2024 as Power Demand Surged
After staying flat for nearly two decades, electricity use is starting to rise again, and the boom in wind and solar power hasn’t kept pace.
U.S. Efforts to Cut Emissions Stalled in 2024 as Power Demand Surged
After staying flat for nearly two decades, electricity use is starting to rise again, and the boom in wind and solar power hasn’t kept pace.
Hydropower Was Ecuador’s Answer to Climate Change. Until the Drought Hit.
An extraordinary drought has drained Ecuador’s rivers and reservoirs, leading to power outages of up to 14 hours. Some fear this is the beginning of a larger global crisis.
Biden, Headed to the Exit, Sets an Aggressive Climate Goal for the U.S.
The promise of deeper emissions cuts will very likely be ignored by the Trump administration, but officials hoped it would send a signal to the world.
Trump’s Energy Pick, Chris Wright, Argues Fossil Fuels Are Virtuous
Chris Wright, Donald Trump’s pick for energy secretary, says oil, gas and coal are key to solving global poverty. Some call that misleading.