Peatlands and rainforests in the Congo Basin protect the planet by storing carbon. Now, in a giant leap backward for the climate, they’re being auctioned off for drilling.
Tag: Energy and Power
How Joe Manchin Doomed the Democrats’ Climate Plan
Senator Joe Manchin III of West Virginia led his party and his president through months of tortured talks, with nothing to show for it as the planet dangerously heats up.
Biden Concedes Defeat on Climate Bill as Manchin and Inflation Upend Agenda
Rising prices, party infighting and the aftershocks from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have undercut the president’s plans to speed an energy transition.
She Spoke Out Against Vietnam’s Plans for Coal. Then She Was Arrested.
The prosecution of Vietnam’s most prominent environmental activist, as well as others, has cast doubt on the country’s commitment to cut coal.
Biden Administration to Cut Costs for Wind and Solar Energy Projects
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said the government would sharply reduce the fees it charges to companies that operate on public lands.
Biden Administration to Cut Costs for Wind and Solar Energy Projects
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said the government would sharply reduce the fees it charges to companies that operate on public lands.
Europe’s Russian Oil Ban Could Overhaul Global Energy Market
The effort could hurt Russia but could also help drive up already high oil prices, hurting the global economy and enriching energy companies.
Can Japan Keep the Lights On? The Ukraine War Upends a Big Energy Bet.
The world’s third-largest economy has counted on imported liquefied natural gas as it shuts coal-fired plants and keeps nuclear sites closed. But Russia’s invasion has pushed prices sharply higher.
Nuclear Power Could Help Europe Cut Ties to Russia, but Not for Years
The projects, which some European countries are pushing to end their reliance on Russia’s energy, face delays in coming online.
On Its Way to the U.S., Russian Oil Tanker Makes Giant U-Turn
The ship, originally sailing to Philadelphia, apparently lost its buyer in the middle of the Atlantic. A number of tankers carrying Russian oil face similar problems.