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J. Bennett Johnston, Who Helped Shape U.S. Energy Policy, Dies at 92
A four-term Democratic senator from Louisiana, he pushed for nuclear power and ending the nation’s reliance on foreign oil.The New York Times - 8h -
New bid to quash North Sea licences is latest test for Labour energy policy
Campaigners argue in High Court that UK ministers ignored potential climate impact of oil and gas explorationFinancial Times - 4h -
Trump’s energy chief says US shale can ‘drill, baby, drill’ at low oil price
Chris Wright claims industry can raise output even if crude falls to $50 a barrel as administration has suggestedFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Oil tanker and cargo ship collide off U.K., setting both vessels on fire
An English port boss said he was told the North Sea collision produced "a massive fireball."CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Scotland’s last oil refinery needs up to £13bn for green transition, finds study
Government-backed task force outlines nine project options for a future industrial complex at GrangemouthFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Oil rises as Trump says Iran will be held responsible for any future Houthi attacks
Houthi strikes have forced international shipping companies to re-route container ships that would normally pass through the Red Sea and Suez Canal.CNBC - Mar. 17 -
Trump meets oil executives as fossil fuel industry lobbies White House to slash regulation
President Donald Trump has ditched the Biden administration's climate commitments and wants to boost fossil fuel production.CNBC - 6d -
Energy Secretary Chris Wright says Trump push to produce more oil is driving down prices
The Trump administration has promised to increase leases on federal lands and waters and expedite the permitting process.CNBC - 6d -
Greenpeace loss will embolden big oil and gas to pursue protesters: ‘No one will feel safe’
As Trump pushes ‘drill, baby, drill’ agenda, Greenpeace verdict offers startling outlook for environmental activism. A pipeline company’s victory in court over Greenpeace , and the huge damages ...The Guardian - 5d -
Just Stop Oil protester, 78, who was returned to jail as no tag fitted her, on her life inside
Gaie Delap on the shocking failures in healthcare and support she saw in jail, and how she coped with being there. “I was behind bars for Christmas, new year and my birthday on 10 January,” said ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump says countries that purchase oil from Venezuela will pay 25% tariff on any trade with U.S.
The president is piling economic pressure on Venezuela, which he accuses of sending gang members to the U.S.CNBC - 1d -
Half of UK oil and gas demand can be produced at home, says industry body
North Sea could produce an extra 2bn to 3bn barrels with ‘right’ levers, forecasts Offshore Energies UKFinancial Times - 1d -
US judge denies ex-Rosneft chief's claim to $300m seized superyacht
In a win for US justice department, judge rules ex-leader of Russian oil and gas company lacks plausible claim to yacht. A US judge on Monday ruled that a former chief of the Russian state oil and ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Experts warn of North Sea collision’s ‘devastating’ impact on marine life
Highly toxic jet fuel leaking from oil tanker threatens local ecosystems as investigations begin into collision’s cause. Leaking fuel from the collision between a cargo ship and oil tanker in the ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
US energy industry’s climate retreat is putting profits over people, advocates say
Oil giants retreat on climate pledges, embrace Trump-era fossil fuel policies at CERAWeek in Texas. At a major oil and gas conference in Texas this week, companies publicly retreated from their ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
U.S. Energy Secretary Pledges to Reverse Focus on Climate Change
To applause from oil and gas executives, Chris Wright said natural gas was preferable to renewable energy and climate change was a “side effect of building the modern world.”The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
A Tanker Collision Threatens One of the UK’s Most Important Coastlines
An explosive crash between an oil tanker and a cargo ship in the North Sea could have huge consequences for ecologically and commercially crucial marine areas.Wired - Mar. 15 -
Venezuela reaches deal to accept deported migrants from U.S.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro had suspended flights on March 8, after the U.S. Treasury Department announced the withdrawal of Chevron's license to export Venezuelan oil.CBS News - 2d -
Venezuela reaches deal to accept deported migrants from U.S.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro had suspended flights on March 8, after the U.S. Treasury Department announced the withdrawal of Chevron's license to export Venezuelan oil.CBS News - 2d -
Venezuela reaches deal to accept deported migrants from U.S.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro had suspended flights on March 8, after the U.S. Treasury Department announced the withdrawal of Chevron's license to export Venezuelan oil.CBS News - 2d -
Inside Russia’s Gazprom: can the ailing energy giant be revived?
The gas and oil company is struggling to recover from record losses after Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine destroyed its business modelFinancial Times - 12h -
3/25: The Daily Report
Lindsey Reiser reports on the fallout from a Trump Administration group chat, potential cybersecurity concerns surrounding Signal, and tariffs on countries that buy Venezuelan oil and gas.CBS News - 9h -
Rescue operation underway after U.S. tanker hits container ship off U.K. coast
A U.S. oil tanker has collided with a cargo ship off the coast of England in the North Sea, prompting a major rescue mission, officials say. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
SCOTUS rejects Republican-led effort to halt climate lawsuits in Dem-led states
The Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit from Republican attorneys general in 19 states aimed at blocking climate change suits against the oil and gas industry from Democratic-led statesABC News - Mar. 10 -
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Manslaughter After Ship Hits Tanker in North Sea
The 59-year-old man was arrested after a container ship struck an oil tanker in the North Sea on Monday. A crew member was presumed dead after an extensive search was called off.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
RFK Jr praises beef tallow on Fox News show with burger and fries
Health secretary, under fire for his response to the measles outbreak, attacked seed oils in Sean Hannity interview. Robert F Kennedy Jr, the health secretary, appeared with a cheeseburger and ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Trump administration to roll back Biden-era environmental protections
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday 31 actions rolling back key public health and climate change policies. These regulation cutbacks impact wastewater discharges, ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Greenpeace ordered to pay more than $660 million over Dakota Access Pipeline protests
A jury on Wednesday ordered environmental campaign group Greenpeace to pay more than $660 million in damages to Texas-based oil company Energy Transfer, the developer of the Dakota Access Pipeline.NBC News - 6d -
West Papuan Indigenous people call for KitKat boycott over alleged ecocide
Thousands of acres of rainforest is being cleared to produce palm oil, used in popular Nestlé and Mondelēz brands. West Papua’s Indigenous people have called for a boycott of KitKat, Smarties and ...The Guardian - 5d -
Trump learned from Biden’s mistakes: Never underestimate Saudi Arabia
Trump knows that Saudi Arabia is critical to lowering oil prices and pressuring Russia to come to the bargaining table. Mohammed bin Salman was spurned and embarrassed by former President Biden; ...The Hill - 5d -
How Salvador Dalí's art found a home in Florida
More than 2,400 works by the Spanish artist Salvador Dalí, from oil paintings and prints to sculptural mashups, are featured at The Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Fla., which also hosts immersive ...CBS News - 3d -
How Salvador Dalí's art found a home in Florida
More than 2,400 works by the Spanish artist Salvador Dalí, from oil paintings and prints to sculptural mashups, are featured at The Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Fla., which also hosts immersive ...CBS News - 3d -
Scotland hold off spirited Wales revival in Women’s Six Nations
If Sean Lynn is to restore the feel-good factor to Welsh rugby with his winning pedigree, it will clearly take time. His tenure began with an opening round Women’s Six Nations defeat by a ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Cargo ship hits a tanker in fiery crash off England
A cargo ship struck a tanker Monday in a fiery crash in the North Sea off the coast of eastern England, causing fuel to stream into local waters. The tanker, named the MV Stena Immaculate, which ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Tugboat captain on how two massive ships collided at sea
Eddie Lucas, a tugboat captain and former "Below Deck" star, explains how a cargo ship crashed into a U.S. oil tanker off the coast of England. Despite strict maritime traffic rules, the collision ...CBS News - Mar. 12