LNG
Flouting Biden pause, agency OK’s largest LNG terminal in US
Whether the Louisiana project is built may hinge on federal study of climate and economic impact of the burgeoning liquefied natural gas industry
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Gulf Coast
Louisiana ‘Cancer Alley’ residents ask for fed help in pollution fight
Residents of color are pushing the U.S. Department of Justice to block expansion of industrial development in their communities.
Inflation Reduction Act
How the Inflation Reduction Act is playing out in one of the ‘most biased’ states for renewables
Solar developers are going head-to-head with fossil fuel-backed opposition groups and renewable bans in Ohio
Rising Tide
Miami entering a state of unreality: Adaptation to climate change can’t fix the city’s water problems
As record rainfalls pound south Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis decries ‘radical green zealots’ who want him to do more.
Gulf Coast
Study: Minorities ‘systematically’ underrepresented in US petrochemical workforce
In Louisiana, few people of color are getting high-paying jobs in the industry — or even low-paying ones
Gulf Coast
Is US offshore wind dead in the water — or just poised for the next big gust?
The Biden Administration wants to boost offshore wind. But other forces, including cost, political opposition and disinformation, have slowed adoption.
Gulf Coast
Lawmakers take aim at community air monitoring in Louisiana
Republican legislators have blunted the impact of citizen-led air monitoring, which is set to receive millions from the feds.
Gulf Coast
Report: Soaring methane exports ‘liquidate’ Gulf Coast future
University researchers say federal regulators fail to consider harm to ‘fenceline’ communities when approving liquefied natural gas plants.
Polluting Democracy
S.C. utilities push for more gas, ‘blank check,’ amid specter of past scandal
The scramble to increase supply has state lawmakers debating a fast-tracked bill that locks in new gas and undoes hard-won reforms
Polluting Democracy
Ohio Gov. DeWine campaign got secret $2.5 million boost from power company, new records show
A dark money group funded by FirstEnergy spent $2.5 million to support the GOP hopeful as the utility pushed bailout of struggling nuclear plants.
Gulf Coast
23 states ask EPA to halt civil rights rules regulating pollution
The dispute stems from a ruling by a Louisiana judge that the agency’s application of race-based considerations exceeds its authority.
Gulf Coast
Hundreds of millions up for grabs in environmental justice grants
Housing, air monitoring, green jobs and coastal resilience are some of the initiatives that could receive funding under the Inflation Reduction Act.
Polluting Democracy
Florida GOP operative admits role in ‘ghost’ candidate scheme that defeated utility-targeted Dem
A Republican consultant's deposition reveals he OK’d the plan to run a third-party candidate to defeat Florida Power & Light nemesis.
Polluting Democracy
Revealed: FirstEnergy gave $1 million to boost Ohio Lt. Gov. campaign before scandal
Records show Jon Husted worked behind the scenes to bail out the company’s nuclear power plants. The million dollar donation was secret — until now.
Fueling Disinformation
Chevron owns this city’s news site. Many stories aren’t told.
The oil and gas company-owned Richmond Standard tells mostly positive stories about the major industry that dominates this California city and its skyline.
Gulf Coast
Louisiana energy company plans to float above climate damage — literally
Utility argues natural gas plant would keep offshore oil and gas servicing companies, and nation’s only deepwater oil port, operational.