Utah passed a law to insulate oil companies against efforts to make them pay for their role in global warming. A nationwide version is in the works.
Category: Energy and Power
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Republicans Seek Protections for Oil Giants Against Climate Lawsuits
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Why Trump’s Iran Address Failed to Soothe Markets
The New York Times – Business:Oil surged and stocks sold off after the president delivered an unclear case for continuing the war in the Middle East.
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Markets Bet Big on a Quick End to the Iran War
The New York Times – Business:Global markets rallied as President Trump signaled that the United States may stop fighting soon. But big questions remain about lingering damage.
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Why the Iran War May Force Countries to Rely Less on Natural Gas
The New York Times – Business:The U.S. and other exporters are poised for a windfall, but disruptions to Persian Gulf supplies are also pushing gas-buying countries to consider alternatives like coal, solar and nuclear energy.
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Europe Heads for Another Energy Shock in a Vulnerable State
The New York Times – Business:The region’s stores of natural gas are running at the lowest level in years, and filling them up is increasingly daunting as the U.S.-led war in Iran pushes up prices.
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For Western Oil Companies, War in Iran Means Bigger Profits, and Risks
The New York Times – Business:American and European oil and gas companies are expected to earn a lot more as prices surge but are worried about the future.
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Attacks on Energy Infrastructure Could Lead to Much Higher Prices
The New York Times – Business:Attacks on oil and natural gas facilities this week could make it much harder for Persian Gulf countries to rebuild and restart production when the war eventually end.
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Iran’s South Pars Gas Field Is Attacked, Sending Energy Prices Soaring
The New York Times – Business:The field is part of a vast gas reservoir shared by Iran and Qatar. The strike appeared to be one of the most significant attacks on an energy site since the U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran began.
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Iran War Causing Largest Ever Oil Disruption, I.E.A. Says
The New York Times – Business:Conflict is forcing producers to slash production and close ports as Iran steps up attacks on energy infrastructure.
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Businesses Ask the TACO Question About Iran
The New York Times – Business:Whether President Trump signaled that he may soon end the military strikes is weighing on the minds of investors, executives and others.
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U.S. Solar Installations Fell in 2025 as Trump Attacked Clean Energy
The New York Times – Business:More solar energy was added to U.S. grids than any other technology, but the amount installed fell by 14 percent, according to a new report.