California calls plastics recycling tech a ‘stunt’; to Louisiana it’s economic development
ExxonMobil wants millions in tax breaks for a Baton Rouge project that would create no jobs, pollute the environment and recycle few plastics
ExxonMobil wants millions in tax breaks for a Baton Rouge project that would create no jobs, pollute the environment and recycle few plastics
Advocates say oil and gas interests are fearmongering to keep people from transitioning to electric-powered vehicles
As Three Mile Island and a Michigan reactor aim to restart, critics question whether the cost of nuclear power makes sense.
Philanthropic and government investments in environmental justice are helping nonprofits push back against industrial development
A retired gas industry executive, a shadowy 'grassroots' group and a controversial media company are spreading misinformation while turning residents against a proposed solar farm — and each other
The state is betting $50 million on a plan to produce hydrogen and graphite from coal with no greenhouse gasses — an approach never done before
Frank Artiles was found guilty on three election-related counts after running a no-party spoiler candidate in a 2020 Florida Senate race.
The public hearing for the St. Charles Clean Fuels Plant will be rescheduled after more than 200 people show up in space meant for 60
Unfortunately, it’s not that simple.
A bulk storage facility plans to join with the Louisiana Environmental Action Network to monitor air quality in a ‘Cancer Alley’ community
As former Sen. Frank Artiles's case unspools in Miami, will the power company linked to the political scandal ever be held responsible?
A coalition of environmental groups is pushing 18 projects to protect Gulf Coast communities from land loss and storm damage
In the last two months, judges rejected approvals on three Gulf Coast methane facilities, sending them back to a federal agency for further review
Researchers found donations are part of a strategy by the industry to embed itself in universities to influence research and gain credibility
State utility regulators have increasingly placed barriers to development of the renewable energy source in one of the sunniest states in the U.S.
A lawyer tied to secret funding of spoiler candidates in Florida is more evidence West’s biggest backers are people who want Trump to win
Gulf Coast
The new ruling bars Louisiana from considering whether to permit industrial facilities in communities already facing a disparate impact from pollution
Gulf Coast
The facility is being touted by state leaders as key to the clean energy transition — and job creator for residents of Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’
Fueling Disinformation
In the fossil fuel-rich Permian Basin, a major producer runs a regional website that combines industry perspective with feel-good local stories.
Gulf Coast
A Bernhard Capital Partners subsidiary — new to the natural gas business — is buying gas systems in Louisiana, Mississippi and New Mexico
Inflation Reduction Act
A new tally shows the overwhelming number of jobs and projects funded by the Inflation Reduction Act go to conservative states that back Trump
Gulf Coast
The project in Wallace was at the center of a local fight to preserve surrounding area’s historic treasures from further industrial development
Inflation Reduction Act
As the federal government pours billions into hydrogen production to lower greenhouse gas emissions, critics worry water shortages in the Southwest could worsen
Inflation Reduction Act
Some critics say the projects are costly ‘experiments’ that will do little to cut greenhouse gases.
Carbon Capture
The U.S. Forest Service said ‘no’ when CapturePoint asked to put carbon capture projects under national forests. The agency is now reconsidering.
Carbon Capture
A report due in February still hasn’t been submitted after a series of public meetings; leaders of the carbon capture and sequestration study are mum
Inflation Reduction Act
The energy transition is driving demand for batteries; funding from the Inflation Reduction Act and other federal programs is helping to fill it.
Power Play
The lawsuit alleging mismanagement and lies is the latest legal action by shareholders against Florida Power & Light’s parent company
Gulf Coast
Under a new state law, residents will no longer be protected from homeowners’ policy cancellations, higher deductibles or big rate increases.
Carbon Offsets
Satellite analysis looked at credits sold by Finite Carbon, which runs some of North America’s largest offsetting projects
Gulf Coast
Citing air modeling and new federal soot standards, advocates want environmental regulators to block the proposed 2,400-acre project.
Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act is offering millions to farmers to reduce the harmful greenhouse gas. Critics warn it encourages bigger farms.