Under the proposal, states would no longer need to provide public notice or solicit comments on air pollution permits for data centers and other projects.
Category: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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E.P.A. Moves to Curb Public Input on Air Pollution Permits for Data Centers
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Can Some Very Tiny Particles Cool the Planet? One Tech Company Says Yes.
The New York Times – Business:Stardust Solutions says its tiny spheres can reflect the sun’s rays without harming people or the environment. Critics say private companies have no business altering Earth’s atmosphere.
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A Start-Up Aiming to Make Geothermal Energy Mainstream Goes Public
The New York Times – Business:Fervo Energy, which uses drilling techniques from the oil and gas industry to produce power from the earth’s heat, raised $1.9 billion in an initial public offering.
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Bessent Questions the Cause of Climate Change and Its Economic Toll
The New York Times – Business:The Treasury secretary said it is “difficult to deconstruct” the reasons for global warming, which he described as a belief of the “elite.”
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Republicans Seek Protections for Oil Giants Against Climate Lawsuits
The New York Times – Business: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.
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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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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.
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Trump Administration Ends Credit for Start-Stop Feature in Cars
The New York Times – Business:Manufacturers will no longer get a credit toward vehicle emissions standards by installing engines that automatically stop at red lights.
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Ford Will Make a Play for a Different Battery Market
The New York Times – Business:The company, long focused on cars and trucks, plans to begin manufacturing large batteries used by utilities, data centers, other businesses and homeowners.
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Why Some Cold States Are Making It Cheaper to Run a Heat Pump
New discounts can make heat pumps go from a bad investment to a good idea.