Category: Greenhouse Gas Emissions

BP to Increase Oil Output, New Chief Says

Murray Auchincloss signaled that he would take a more profit-oriented approach than his predecessor, who started a big push into renewables.
Summer Has Long Stressed Electric Grids. Now Winter Does, Too.

Electric utilities, which designed their system to meet peak demand in sizzling weather, are straining to keep up during the cold.
Oil Giants Pump Their Way to Bumper Profits

Exxon and Chevron reported robust earnings and large payouts to investors as they continued to expand their fossil-fuel production.
Unlikely Allies Want to Bar JBS, the Brazilian Beef Giant, From U.S. Stock Markets

Environmentalists and American meat producers alike are asking regulators to keep JBS, the world’s biggest meatpacker, off the New York Stock Exchange.
Worries in Europe Over the White House Move to Delay Gas Terminals

The Biden administration’s decision to review new liquefied natural gas projects for their impact on climate change could be a headache for overseas buyers.
Biden Vetoes Republican Measure to Block Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Republicans and some Democrats tried to repeal a waiver issued by the Biden administration that allows federally funded E.V. chargers to be made from imported iron and steel.
White House Said to Delay Decision on CP2, a Liquid Natural Gas Export Terminal

Before deciding whether to approve it, the Energy Department will analyze the climate impacts of CP2, one of 17 proposed LNG export terminals.
Is Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas Cruise Ship Really Sustainable?

The newly christened Icon of the Seas is filled with energy-efficient technology. But some climate experts say the biggest challenge with a ship that can accommodate nearly 8,000 people is its size.
Exxon Sues to Prevent Climate Proposal From Shareholder Vote

The complaint, filed in a U.S. District Court in Texas, said a proposal by activist investors calling for the oil giant to cut emissions faster would not create shareholder value.
Britain’s Largest Steel Mill to Become Greener, at a Cost of Jobs

Tata Steel said it would replace blast furnaces with an electric furnace, a move that will cut emissions but also as many as 2,800 jobs.
Hybrid Cars Enjoy a Renaissance as All-Electric Sales Slow

Automakers like Ford, Kia and Toyota are offering more hybrid options to appeal to buyers who aren’t ready for fully electric vehicles.
California Has Dealt a Blow to Renewable Energy, Some Businesses Say

Some companies are leaving the state or reducing their presence there after California greatly reduced incentives for homeowners to install rooftop solar panels.