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Clean Energy Was Lifting Manufacturing. Now Investment Is in Jeopardy.
With the Trump administration reversing support for low-carbon power, the business case for making wind, solar and electric vehicle parts gets weaker.The New York Times - 10h -
Trump Is Freezing Money for Clean Energy. Republican States Have the Most to Lose.
About 80 percent of manufacturing investments spurred by a Biden-era climate law have flowed to Republican districts. Efforts to stop federal payments are already causing pain.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Why red states are pulling ahead in America's clean energy race
Renewable energy generation is surging across many of the country’s red-leaning states, positioning some to outpace their bluer peers in a national drive toward grid decarbonization. Their emerging ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
China’s coal power habit undercuts ‘unprecedented pace’ of clean energy
Minimum quotas for purchase of coal power and new project approvals threaten major advances in renewable energy production, thinktanks say. China’s energy production is putting coal and renewables ...The Guardian - Feb. 13 -
These Biden clean energy rules are top targets for Senate Republicans to roll back
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is spearheading efforts to repeal Biden-era regulations, starting with key rules impacting energy and banking.CNBC - 6d -
Metals Crucial to Clean Energy Are Getting Caught Up in the US–China Trade War
After a Chinese export ban, can the US get gallium and germanium from Canada—or will tariffs get in the way?Wired - 5d -
California crews clean up flooding and mudslides
Crews in Southern California are busy trying to clean up from the powerful atmospheric river that created mud flows and shut down the Pacific Coast Highway. Andrew Kozac has the forecast and Elise ...CBS News - 4d -
Special Report: Future of Energy
Part 1: Falling costs drive US toward green energy — even as political tides shiftThe Hill - Feb. 10 -
Oil clean-up 'scam' warnings ignored by Shell, whistleblower tells BBC
The oil giant faces allegations it ignored warnings that a clean-up scheme was beset by corruption.BBC News - Feb. 12 -
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England lose to India again to suffer 3-0 clean sweep
England's miserable tour of India ends with another heavy defeat as they suffer a 3-0 one-day international series loss.BBC News - Feb. 12 -
Tennis has a dirty secret but is cleaning up its act
Quietly and without any great fanfare, tennis has just taken a major step in confronting one of its dirtiest secrets: the all-too-common abuse or exploitation of players, especially young female ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 13 -
Your Earbuds Are Gross. Here’s How to Clean Them Properly
Filthy buds look bad, impact sound quality, and even risk infection. WIRED asked the experts how to correctly banish that ear gunk.Wired - 1d -
Green Energy Ambitions of European Companies Take a Beating
Orsted of Denmark and Equinor of Norway tap the brakes on offshore wind development after setbacks and market shifts.The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
Will Trump's second term change the future of energy?
President Trump's return to the White House appears poised to throw a wrench into the U.S.'s energy transition — though not to stop it. Trump repeatedly pledged on the campaign trail to implement ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Dominion Energy Will Spend $50 Billion to Increase Capacity
The Virginia-based utility firm aims to meet record energy demand from data centers.Inc. - Feb. 12 -
‘Ultrahigh Energy’ Neutrino Found With a Telescope Under the Sea
It’s the most energetic particle of its kind ever discovered, and scientists have no idea where it came from.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
Trump formally establishes new energy council
President Trump on Friday signed an executive order that formally established an energy council that he previously said would aim to achieve “ENERGY DOMINANCE.” The text of the executive order was ...The Hill - 6d -
Wind Energy Starts to Wind Down in the U.S.
Thousands of planned jobs and billions of dollars in investments hang in the balance.Inc. - 6d -
'It took months to cancel out-of-date energy bill'
Companies cannot bill customers for gas and electricity used more than a year ago, but not everyone is aware.BBC News - 5d -
Energy bills forecast to rise by £85 a year
Cornwall Insight predicts that the energy regulator will hike gas and electricity prices by 5%.BBC News - 2d -
Backlash over energy standing charges shake-up
Charities and energy providers have criticised plans to change the way standing charges on gas and electricity bills are paid.BBC News - 8h -
Binance Moved Fast, Broke Things—and Paid the Price. Richard Teng Is Cleaning Up
After former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao went to prison, Richard Teng set out to show that the crypto exchange is now on its best behavior.Wired - Feb. 12 -
Jos Buttler defends England over ‘lazy’ rumours after India seal 3-0 clean sweep
India 356 beat England 214 by 142 runs in third and ODI Captain Buttler: ‘The guys are desperate to perform’ The numbers are ugly as the Champions Trophy approaches. England’s defeat in this ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
I’m obsessed with fish that clean other fish: they remember their clients, much like a hairdresser
I’m campaigning for legal protection for cleaner fish, because no one has done a proper assessment of the impact of removing them from Scottish reefs. I was in my 50s when I first became aware that ...The Guardian - 2d -
Laverne Cox’s Clean Slate offers a nuanced, hilarious view of Black trans life
The show delivers a refreshing depiction of the relationship between a trans woman and her father. Black sitcoms have long featured sincere and thoughtful arcs on a number of issues, including ...The Guardian - 8h -
If the UK has more renewable energy, why aren't bills coming down?
The government has pledged to reduce energy bills by using more renewables, but bills are currently rising.BBC News - Feb. 7 -
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These States Could Miss Out on $47 Billion in Energy Loans
Billions of dollars in loans are in limbo due to Trump’s freeze of clean energy funding, affecting businesses across the country.Inc. - Feb. 10 -
Falling costs drive green energy — even as political tides shift
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Falling costs drive green energy — even as political tides shift The U.S. is barreling toward ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Ukraine war briefing: Power restrictions as Russia hits energy system
Trump says Ukraine ‘may be Russian someday’; Biden-approved weapons still flowing, says Kellogg. What we know on day 1,084. See all our Ukraine war coverage Ukraine implemented emergency ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Tycoon profited after India relaxed border security rules for energy park
Exclusive: Military experts raise concerns over change to protocols on Pakistan border to allow project that was handed to billionaire Gautam Adani. The Indian government relaxed national security ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
Why the 'redheaded stepchild' of renewable energy is poised to rise under Trump
AUSTIN, Texas — Even as President Trump slashes support for wind and solar energy, another renewable energy source is finding unexpected favor under his second administration. In early February, ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
EU ‘completely overshooting’ on green rules, Siemens Energy boss warns
Brussels faces backlash over regulations as Donald Trump’s agenda deepens concerns over region’s competitivenessFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
Record-breaking growth in renewable energy in US threatened by Trump
Surge in solar, wind and battery capacity comes as president pledges to halt federal support for clean power. The US had record-breaking growth in renewable-energy capacity last year, new research ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
Trump picks oil industry vets for key posts at energy, environment agencies
President Trump has selected people with significant ties to oil and other industries for key posts at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Interior Department, according to the ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Tesla’s robotaxi, energy and storage prospects drive latest ‘buy’ rating
Benchmark initiates coverage of Tesla with a buy rating and $475 price target.MarketWatch - Feb. 12
