Energy

World News

An influential energy group sees reason for climate optimism

5:00am October 28, 2022

by Camila Domonoske

For the first time, the International Energy Agency projects that demand for fossil fuels will soon peak. It's nowhere close to the speed the world needs to stop climate change - but it's a big step.

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A gas pump displays current fuel prices, along with a sticker of President Biden, at a gas station in Arlington, Va., on March 16. The sticker says "I did that" — but the president wasn't responsible for rising prices then or falling prices now.

Economy

Whether gas prices are up or down, don't blame or thank the president

10:12am October 27, 2022

by Camila Domonoske

Prices at the pump are falling, which is welcome news for Democrats this election season. But politicians have very limited control over energy costs.

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Rebecca DeWhitt charges her electric vehicle in the driveway of the Portland, Ore., home she rents on Sept. 30.

National

As electric vehicles become more popular, home renters face a charging dilemma

1:18pm October 25, 2022

by The Associated Press

The transition to electric vehicles is underway for homeowners who can power up in their own garage, but for millions of renters, access to charging remains a significant barrier.

Unwanted used plastic sits outside Garten Services, a recycling facility in Oregon.

Recycling plastic is practically impossible — and the problem is getting worse

12:51pm October 25, 2022

by Laura Sullivan

A new report from Greenpeace found that people may be putting plastic into recycling bins — but almost none of it is actually being recycled. Meanwhile, plastic production is ramping up.

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Carbon in the North Maine Woods could help New England reach a climate benchmark

4:30pm October 20, 2022

by Susan Sharon

The North Maine Woods stores a lot of carbon. With better forest management, it could store more and help New England reach a climate benchmark. But there's disagreement about how to approach this.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk attends the opening of Tesla factory Berlin-Brandenburg in Gruenheide, Germany on March 22.

Economy

Tesla bounces back after a production slowdown

9:16pm October 19, 2022

by Mary Yang

Tesla CEO Elon Musk looks to quell investors' fears of slowing demand as inflation puts a strain on the auto industry.

Biden administration plans to release 15 million barrels from U.S. oil reserves

9:46pm October 18, 2022

President Biden is set to announce Wednesday that the U.S. plans to draw 15 million barrels of oil out of its strategic stockpiles in December.

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a media conference at EU headquarters in Brussels on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

Economy

The European Union faces a battle to keep energy prices from harming its economy

5:42am October 18, 2022

by The Associated Press

European Union leaders enter a crucial stretch this week to make sure runaway energy prices and short supplies do not further tank their struggling economies and foment unrest.

Environment

Coal companies use bankruptcy and asset transfers to shed obligations

5:33pm October 17, 2022

by Dave Mistich

Coal companies shed billions in obligations to workers and the environment. They went on to riches through bankruptcy and asset transfers.

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Coal producers legally must restore damaged land, but some are dodging obligations

5:14am October 17, 2022

A Bloomberg News/NPR investigation found large U.S. coal companies used bankruptcy and asset transfers to move old mines to shaky new owners, putting at risk federally mandated land reclamation.