Amid renewable energy backlash, some Nebraska communities are making millions
Power generation is essential for economic growth, according to business leaders, but some Nebraskans remain steadfast in their opposition to wind and solar.

Power generation is essential for economic growth, according to business leaders, but some Nebraskans remain steadfast in their opposition to wind and solar.

Cleveland-Cliffs got $500M for a big green-steel push. Under Trump, the firm is βrescopingβ to work that perpetuates coal use and will boost local pollution.

Critics argue U.S. high court justice should recuse himself from upcoming fossil fuel firmsβ climate accountability case.


As Trumpβs agencies shrink, narrow their role, and reduce enforcement, politically connected Energy Transfer is steering a slow cleanup of fuel it spilled into drinking water near the Delaware River.

One resident said he βwasnβt expecting black smoke,β which can signal higher levels of toxic pollutants in the air. Another said sheβs concerned about potential health impacts because she wants to have a family.

The war in the Middle East has sent Big Oilβs profits soaring; companies are pocketing the money rather than expanding drilling.


A Canadian oil and gas company wants to continue operating its Michigan pipeline for 99 more years; tribes and climate groups are pushing back.



Agreement with RWE is fifth deal Trump team has made with energy companies, offering payouts to give up projects.

Prolonged droughts have exposed the vulnerability of Zambia and Zimbabweβs hydropower-dependent electricity systems, triggering severe power shortages and renewing interest in coal.

βWhat seems to be important,β wrote the British scientist, James Lovelock, in June 1966, is βthe almost certain fact that the climate is worsening and the probability that the combustion of fuel is responsible.β




A proposed expansion of an Elk Valley Resourcesβ coal mine in southeast British Columbia is moving through the environmental assessment process despite concerns over pollution.

The Trump admin is propping up the aging coal fleet despite the financial and environmental costs β and also making far-fetched plans to build new coal plants.
