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: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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Republicans Seek Protections for Oil Giants Against Climate Lawsuits
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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.
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State and Federal Lawmakers Want Data Centers to Pay More for Energy
Many proposals have been introduced, but there is little consensus among governors, Congress members and tech executives about exactly how much the companies behind data centers should pay for electricity.
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G.M. Books a $7.1 Billion Loss as It Scales Back E.V. Ambitions
General Motors said it was writing down the value of battery and electric vehicle factories after changes in federal policy undercut demand.
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Cheap Solar Is Transforming Lives and Economies Across Africa
Chinese panels are now so affordable that businesses and families are snapping them up, slashing their bills and challenging utilities.
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Europe May Roll Back Combustion Engine Ban
A proposal to revise an E.U. law requiring carmakers to stop producing combustion engines by 2035 would offer some relief to automakers, but it sets back the region’s climate goals.
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Harold Hamm, Oklahoma Oil Tycoon, Allies With Trump to Reshape U.S. Energy
Harold Hamm, an Oklahoma oil tycoon, has played a central role in reshaping energy policy by allying himself with President Trump.