These fishers made peace with offshore wind. Then Trump came along.

Called ‘traitors’ at the docks, over 100 East Coast fishers are working for wind developers. Many voted for a president who wants to tear it all down.

US warming up to geothermal: ‘It’s hot everywhere underground’

But even at one of the largest US geothermal projects, located near Austin, Texas, the upfront cost can be a barrier, making it ‘a tough sale.’

$80 million, few rules: Louisiana’s energy efficiency ‘slush fund’

One of the least energy efficient states allows elected commissioners to use ratepayer money for ‘patronage’ projects — with little oversight

How the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ positions US energy to be more costly for consumers and the climate

By slashing support for electric vehicles and home efficiency, the GOP-backed bill could drive up energy bills and slow climate progress

Tulane scientist resigns, citing ‘gag order’ on environmental justice research

Emails show a racial disparities study angered elected Louisiana officials and potential donors to a $600 million university-led redevelopment project

Data centers are building their own gas power plants in Texas

Not so long ago, developers of the massive server farms talked about powering them with wind and solar power. But now, with the coming of power-hungry AI platforms, they’re bypassing the grid, building their own gas-fired power plants on site.

California board hits pause on plan to phase out gas appliances

A coalition that includes SoCalGas had launched a fierce campaign against a proposed transition from gas-fired furnaces and water heaters

Support for renewables shrinks as fossil fuel interest grows

Observers blame ‘culture wars’ while Republican consultant says messaging must emphasize economic, not environmental, benefits

How Big Oil is ruining a small ‘slice of heaven’ town in Texas

Export terminals shipping nearly half of U.S. crude oil have formed around Ingleside on the Bay, turning the coastal town into an unlikely ‘fenceline’ community.

The gas lobby is weakening Southern California’s boldest clean-air plan in decades

A coalition that includes SoCalGas has launched a fierce campaign against a transition away from gas-fired furnaces and water heaters

This little-known ‘dark roof’ lobby may be making your city hotter

As cities heat up, reflective roofs could lower energy bills and help the climate. But dark roofing manufacturers are waging a quiet campaign to block new rules.

Trump admin cuts $3.7B for industrial decarbonization and carbon capture

The decision will devastate ambitious efforts to cut emissions from heavy industry ranging from food production to chemicals.