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The decision marks a significant moment in the ongoing battle over environmental regulations as the Court declined emergency relief sought by nearly a dozen states and the energy sector, who argued the EPA's standards were unnecessary under the Clean Air Act.

In the early hours of Thursday, Russian forces unleashed a large-scale drone attack targeting 15 Ukrainian regions, causing significant damage to energy infrastructure and residential buildings, …

As climate disasters intensify, the political debate over climate change becomes even more pronounced. The recent devastation caused by Hurricane Helene has reignited discussions about climate …

Spearheaded by Governors Jeff Landry of Louisiana and Chris Sununu of New Hampshire, the Governors' Coalition for Energy Choice aims to reshape energy policy by expanding consumer choice, cutting regulatory barriers, and opposing expensive mandates that drive up costs.

BP is selling its U.S. onshore wind energy assets as the company shifts its renewable energy focus toward solar power.

In 2023, Canada's fossil fuel industry flexed its lobbying muscles, ramping up efforts to influence federal climate policies and protect its interests. A recent report by Environmental Defence …

In a significant ruling on Thursday, the South Dakota Supreme Court determined that Summit Carbon Solutions, the company behind a proposed carbon-capture pipeline, has not yet proven it should be …

As the push for carbon capture and storage (CCS) accelerates, the expansion of CO2 pipeline networks raises critical safety concerns. Recent incidents and historical disasters highlight the potential …

In New York, a wave of activism has intensified against Citigroup , one of the city’s leading financial institutions. Campaigners accuse the bank of exacerbating the climate crisis . The “Summer …

High air quality is a critical component of public health. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established that improvements in air quality correlate with increased life …

Despite universal reporting of Scope 1 and 2 emissions among publicly traded oil and gas companies in the MSCI All Country World Index, a mere 9% report Scope 3 emissions from their investments. This trend persists even among the top 20 companies, with only one currently disclosing emissions from assets it has an interest in but does not control.

While many oil and gas companies have set net-zero targets for 2050, the large majority have not accounted for Scope 3 emissions, which account for 80% to 95% of emissions from the industry.

California and state Attorney General Rob Bonta have settled with SoCalGas for making misleading claims that natural gas is renewable. The company promoted natural gas, a known …

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