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Recent research suggests the IRA’s methane fee could batter the oil and gas industry to the tune of more than $1 billion.
Like labels on cigarettes, opponents say fossil fuel warnings could change attitudes. Others call it gasoline “shaming.”
What was once considered a climate holy grail comes with serious tradeoffs. The world wants more of it anyway.
After mass firings and rehiring, thousands of federal employees are bracing for deeper cuts — just as wildfires, floods, and rising temperatures threaten national parks.
But even products certified as "compostable" are causing headaches.
A new study finds levels of the carcinogen ethylene oxide that are nine times higher than those estimated by the EPA’s models.
Utah laws cap wildfire damages and let utilities pass the cost onto customers. Utility lobbyists are pushing the model in other states.
High costs, “disaster fatigue,” and regulatory gaps are all preventing Californians from getting the protection they need.
Copper will play a central role in the energy transition. These startups are working on a cleaner way to extract it.
