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Trump won't send 'high level' representatives to COP30 climate summit

The U.S. won’t be sending any “high level” representatives to this year’s United Nations climate summit, a White House official told The Hill...

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Trump keeps approving fossil fuels amid shutdown

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Fossil fuels move forward during federal shutdown The government shutdown...

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Trump seeks energy deal with China amid broader trade talks

President Trump is eyeing an energy deal with China, he said in a social media post Thursday. He said in a post on Truth Social that Beijing has...

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Senate votes to overturn Biden move to restrict Arctic drilling

The Senate on Thursday voted to overturn a Biden administration plan that would have restricted drilling in the Arctic. The vote was 52-45. Sen. John...

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Trump fossil fuel approvals keep coming despite government shutdown

The government shutdown isn't stopping the Trump administration from advancing its policy priorities, especially when it comes to fossil fuels. When...

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Consumers, Trump welcome low gas prices

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story US sees low gasoline prices Gasoline prices have fallen to just over $3 per...

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Gas prices are low. Will they stay that way?

Gasoline prices have fallen to just over $3 per gallon. That's good news for consumers and the Trump administration after President Trump promised to...

25.10.2025 10

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Trump administration pushes to get AI data centers on the grid faster

The Trump administration issued a proposal late Thursday that aims to help AI data centers get connected to the electric grid more quickly. Energy...

24.10.2025 9

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Trump OKs more drilling at ANWR

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump approves contentious Alaska drilling, mining The Trump administration is...

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Trump approves contentious drilling, mining in Alaska

The Trump administration is opening up more drilling in a contentious Alaskan wildlife refuge that was restricted under the Biden administration....

23.10.2025 2

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Green groups sue over Trump's Clean Air Act exemptions for polluters

Environmental advocates sued President Trump on Wednesday over his move to exempt major polluters from Clean Air Act regulations. Trump over the...

22.10.2025 2

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Interior details staff cut plans for NPS and more

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump eyes staff cuts at NPS, FWS, USGS, BLM Cuts to the federal agencies that...

22.10.2025 3

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Interior says some layoffs 'might' happen during shutdown

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Interior eyes layoffs — but is hampered by recent ruling The Interior...

18.10.2025 10

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Interior says some layoffs 'might' happen during shutdown

The Interior Department is eyeing staff layoffs, although its plan is being partially hampered by a recent court order. The department said in a...

18.10.2025 20

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States sue Trump administration over terminated solar funding

Officials in more than 20 states and Washington, D.C., sued the federal government over a decision to axe a Biden-era program to provide solar power...

17.10.2025 30

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Power prices surge in NJ race

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Electricity prices could dominate 2025, 2026 races Surging electricity prices...

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Trump finalizes $1.6B loan for power lines initiated by Biden

The Trump administration is finalizing a $1.6 billion loan for power lines in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma and West Virginia, finding itself in...

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Electricity prices surge to the forefront of NJ governor's race

Surging electricity prices have risen to the forefront of the New Jersey governor's race — and could be a key issue in the 2026 midterms....

16.10.2025 10

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Trump says Modi will stop buying Russian oil

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story India won't buy Russian oil: Trump President Trump said Wednesday that Indian...

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Newsom vetoes PFAS ban for cookware

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Newsom vetoes ban on PFAS in certain products California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D)...

15.10.2025 10

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Climate 'tipping points' are being surpassed: Researchers

{beacon} Energy & Environment   The Big Story Climate 'tipping points' are being surpassed: researchers Some irreversible climate harms are already...

14.10.2025 3

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EPA faces layoffs amid shutdown fight

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story EPA set to carry out layoffs The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is among...

11.10.2025 5

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Green group files Hatch Act complaints against HHS, Forest Service over 'partisan' shutdown messaging

An environmental advocacy group has filed complaints under the Hatch Act against the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Forest...

10.10.2025 3

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Trump eyes more cuts to green energy projects — including in red states

The Trump administration is eyeing additional major cuts to green energy projects beyond the billions of dollars that it has already halted. A list...

10.10.2025 10

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More Energy Department funding faces chopping block

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story More Energy Department funding faces chopping block The Trump administration is...

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NOAA leader confirmed

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story 'Sharpiegate' figure confirmed to lead NOAA The Senate has voted to confirm...

09.10.2025 2

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Republicans vote down Dems' push to overturn Trump's energy emergency declaration

Senate Republicans on Wednesday voted down an effort from their Democratic colleagues to overturn President Trump’s energy emergency declaration....

09.10.2025 6

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Senate confirms Trump's NOAA pick as part of large batch of nominees

The Senate has voted to confirm President Trump’s pick to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) as part of a group of...

08.10.2025 20

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Trump directs his administration to approve controversial mine road in Alaska

President Trump is directing his administration to approve a controversial road that could enable copper and cobalt mining in Alaska, the White House...

07.10.2025 6

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Judge rules Biden administration went too far by indefinitely blocking new drilling off large portion of US coast

A federal judge in Louisiana has ruled that the Biden administration went too far when it moved to indefinitely block new drilling off large portions...

04.10.2025 4

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Trump claws back nearly $8B for green projects

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump cancels billions in DOE funds for green projects The Trump administration...

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EPA planning to ease rules for phasedown of planet-warming hydrofluorocarbons

The Trump administration is planning to ease rules governing the phaseout of planet-warming hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in cooling equipment, it said...

01.10.2025 2

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National Parks will largely remain open as government shuts down

National Parks will largely remain open even as the federal government shuts down, according to a plan made public on Tuesday evening. “Park roads,...

01.10.2025 10

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Shutdown could leave federal flood insurance out to dry

{beacon} View Online Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story NFIP can't issue policies if government shuts down If the...

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Shutdown could leave federal flood insurance program out to dry

If the government shuts down as expected on Wednesday, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will no longer be able to issue new policies or...

30.09.2025 2

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Trump eyes looser restrictions, funds for coal

{beacon} Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump eyes looser restrictions, funds for coal The Trump administration is eyeing looser restrictions...

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Trump administration eyes looser environmental restrictions to boost coal

The Trump administration is eyeing looser restrictions on pollution and public lands as part of its effort to bolster the U.S. coal industry. The...

29.09.2025 2

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Trump cannot condition disaster and emergency grants on immigration policy, judge rules

A federal judge this week blocked the Trump administration from conditioning disaster and security funds for states on their immigration policies. ...

27.09.2025 10

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Trump can't tie disaster aid to immigration policy: Judge

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story  Trump can't tie disaster aid to immigration policy: judge A federal judge this week...

27.09.2025 3

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At UN, Trump says climate change is 'con job'

{beacon} Energy & Environment   The Big Story At UN, Trump says climate change is 'con job' President Trump on Tuesday claimed climate change was...

25.09.2025 2

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Energy Department plans to claw back $13B in green funds

The Energy Department is planning to claw back $13 billion in unspent climate funds, it announced Wednesday. In a press release, the department said...

25.09.2025 10

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Trump narrows scope of safety reviews for some chemicals

The Trump administration is proposing to narrow the scope of safety reviews of chemicals that are already out on the market, it said Monday. The...

23.09.2025 20

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Start the revolution (wind)

{beacon} Energy & Environment   The Big Story Judge allows wind farm to resume construction Bucking the Trump administration, a federal judge has...

23.09.2025 2

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Judge allows wind farm halted by Trump to resume construction

Bucking the Trump administration, a federal judge has ruled that a nearly complete offshore wind project can continue construction for the time being....

23.09.2025 10

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California approves climate and energy measures

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story California approves climate and energy measures California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D)...

20.09.2025 2

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Trump's attacks on green energy hamper bipartisan permitting reform

The Trump administration's attacks on renewable energy are making it more difficult for lawmakers to reach a bipartisan energy deal. Key Democrats say...

19.09.2025 5

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Live updates: Trump, Starmer huddle over trade, Ukraine

President Trump is sitting down with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for talks on trade, Gaza and Ukraine on Thursday, the second-day of his state...

18.09.2025 10

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Problem Solvers Caucus proposes bipartisan energy deal

The Problem Solvers Caucus, a group of moderate Republicans and Democrats, is taking a swing at an energy deal that has eluded Congress in recent...

18.09.2025 2

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Energy, chemical industries slam proposed rail merger

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Energy, chemical industries slam proposed rail merger Trade associations...

17.09.2025 10

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US, UK eye nuclear energy deal

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story US, UK expected to ink nuclear power agreement The U.S. and U.K. are expected to...

16.09.2025 2

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