Environmental news from mainstream news sources Reuters, CNN, New York Times, Washington Post, Associated Press USA Today and BBC America.
- Why the Iran War Will Make Heating Oil More Expensive for Some This Winter The cost of heating oil, which is similar to diesel and used extensively in Northeastern states, has climbed sharply because of the war in Iran.
- China Stockpiled Oil, and Now It Could Dominate the Energy Landscape The war with Iran revealed just how much influence the world’s biggest oil importer has over prices and other countries’ supplies of jet fuel, gasoline and diesel.
- US scraps limits on emissions from coal and gas power plantsThe Environment Protection Agency says the move will save the country billions of dollars and reduce energy prices.
- US scraps limits on emissions from coal and gas power plantsThe Environment Protection Agency says the move will save the country billions of dollars and reduce energy prices.
- What Is Driving Diesel Prices Up? Energy Chaos Caused by Two Wars.President Trump recently blamed Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries for causing a spike in diesel prices, but analysts say the Iran war is probably a bigger factor.
- Why California Is Reconsidering Its Decision to Shun Nuclear PowerThe state is considering extending the life of its last nuclear power plant, Diablo Canyon, and allowing construction of new reactors to help meet its clean energy goals.
- The U.S. Wants the Oil From These 17 Venezuelan FieldsA private oil company has struck a deal with the Trump administration to develop 17 areas in Venezuela, an effort that experts say will take years and billions of dollars.
- Chevron Expansion in Venezuela Extends U.S. Influence Over Oil RichesThe U.S. energy giant, which stayed in the country after other Western companies left, will invest $7 billion in the country to more than double its production there.
- What to Know About Venezuelan Energy Following Trump’s Oil DealThe Trump administration’s deal with a private oil company to increase oil production in the South American country could take many years to come to fruition.
- Wendell Berry, Writer Who Extolled America’s Agrarian Past, Dies at 92A Kentucky farmer, he railed against agribusiness and championed small family farms and the environment, winning widespread acclaim.
- Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Deal Relies on a Powerful and Divisive PartnerThe administration will work with a private Venezuelan oil company that has close ties to the country’s government.
- Chevron Is in Talks to Expand in Venezuela, a Potential Win for TrumpPresident Trump’s administration has been pushing U.S. companies like Chevron to invest more in Venezuela’s oil industry.
- These Tanks Can Hold 90 Million Barrels of Oil. They Have Just 22 Million.Oil companies and governments are consuming their once vast stockpiles as Iran and the United States continue to struggle for control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- Diesel Price Nears Record High, Helping Oil Companies and Hurting ConsumersThe cost of the fuel, used in farm machinery, trucks and other heavy equipment, has surged because of the war in Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
- How Trump Is Trying to Crush California’s Climate PoliciesAt least a half-dozen federal agencies have taken action against the state that has led the nation in environmental protections.
- California Passes New Rule Regulating Replacement Car TiresThe rule to require efficient replacement tires was praised by environmentalists. But manufacturers warned that the change would hurt American companies and increase tire prices.
- What Is Happening at the Border in Big Bend National Park?Over the objections of environmentalists, local sheriffs and some state leaders, the Trump administration appears to be moving ahead with border infrastructure in one of Texas’ most beloved parks.
- Arabian Sea Bird and Turtle Habitat Threatened by Oil From Grounded TankerThe spill of Russian crude bound for India compounds the environmental damage from spills in and around the Strait of Hormuz, where tankers and oil facilities have come under attack.
- Private Equity Is Stuck With 33,575 Unsold BusinessesEven amid a booming deal-making environment, private equity firms are unable to exit a growing number of investments at values their investors require.
- Cowboys Fringants Bassist Is Named Quebec’s Chief ScientistJérôme Dupras is a member of one of Quebec’s most popular folk rock bands. Now, as the province’s chief scientist, he will help shape its environmental destiny.
- Companies Rush to Close Daring Deals Under TrumpCompanies are seizing on what many say is perhaps the most favorable regulatory environment for businesses in years.
- Iran War Drives Oil Profits to Highest Levels in YearsThe world’s biggest oil companies are benefiting from the high commodity prices that have been a drag on the rest of the economy.
- What You Need to Know About Installing Plug-In Solar PanelsYou can now buy panels that plug into electrical outlets, but there are some important safety issues to consider when picking and installing a system.
- Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. BackyardsTen U.S. states have legalized systems that can be plugged into standard wall outlets. The technology typically does not require permits or electricians.
- The Iran War Just Put Another Key Oil Route at RiskAttacks in the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran war have led Saudi Arabia to rely on an alternative route for exporting oil. Our reporter Rebecca F. Elliott explains how that route is now threatened by the Houthis, a Yemeni militia supported by Iran.
- Why Restarting a Nuclear Power Plant Can Be Much Harder Than ExpectedThe first U.S. attempt at reopening a shuttered reactor has been held back by run-down equipment and a lack of planning.
- The Flawed Environmental Case Against Data CentersOur animosity toward data centers is really more about our anxieties about A.I.
- Tankers Sail Through Red Sea Despite Houthi BlockadeDozens of ships continued to traverse the Red Sea this week, but with scattered disruption, uncertainty about the passage grows by the hour.
- After Stabbings, a Rise in Jewish Fears and Questions for MamdaniSome politicians said Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s criticism of Israel had created a dangerous environment. He pushed back, condemning the stabbings of two men on the Upper West Side and defending his statements.
- Nuclear Energy Revival Puts Westinghouse in Prime PositionThe company, which filed for bankruptcy protection in 2017, stands to benefit from growing support for nuclear power and President Trump’s deal with Saudi Arabia.
- See How Houthis Put the Red Sea at Risk as an Alternative Oil RouteSaudi Arabia has diverted huge amounts of oil to the Red Sea since the Iran war began, but now the Iranian-backed Houthi militants say that they intend to block that route.
- How to Keep the Air Inside Safe From Wildfire SmokeWildfire smoke can contaminate the air inside a home, but there are measures you can take to make your indoor environment safer.
- Australia to Put Environmental Brakes on A.I. Data CentersThe country will also seek to protect the rights of creators of work used to train artificial intelligence models, as it aims to impose parameters on the growing industry.
- New York to Enact Nation’s First Statewide Moratorium on Data CentersGov. Kathy Hochul will sign an executive order pausing the construction of the largest data centers for one year while the state assesses their effects on the environment and energy use.
- Trump Sharply Cuts the Size of Two National Monuments in UtahNative American tribes and environmental groups are expected to challenge the move to shrink the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments.
- Will Oil Prices Rise as the US-Iran Truce Frays? The Answer Lies With China.For decades, OPEC influenced the market by how much oil it produced. But China, the largest importer, is demonstrating its remarkable power over prices.
- It’s the Scent of Manure to Most, but ‘the Smell of Money’ to ThemThe Netherlands has been trying to figure out what to do with manure it can no longer use thanks to environmental rules. Volatile fertilizer costs may help.
- The Very Good and Very Bad News on ClimateAdvancements in renewable energy are paving the way for a new climate politics. The environmentalist Bill McKibben articulates some of the possibilities in this new era of energy abundance.
- Oil Market Calm Shattered by Fresh Hostilities Between US and IranOil prices are likely to remain volatile as long as the United States and Iran are unable to resolve the status of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Bill Frist Wants to Take Politics Out of Climate ChangeBill Frist, a surgeon who also served as Senate majority leader, has emerged as an outspoken advocate for environmental health. “A healthier planet means healthier people,” he said.
- Trump Pardons Violators of the Clean Air Act and a Major DonorThe president used his clemency power to further undermine environmental laws and to help a political supporter who pleaded guilty in a fraud involving Jack Abramoff.
- Watergate Today as a Blip of a Story? Vance Might Not Be Entirely Wrong.Nixon’s offenses were not a deep-state invention. But in the age of Donald Trump, and in a fractured media environment, voters have become more inured to political scandal.
- Oil Prices Return to Prewar Levels After Four MonthsThe cost of crude has become a real-time barometer of the Iran war’s toll on the global economy.
- California’s Plastic Law Goes to Court: Is It Too Strict or Too Lax?The sweeping legislation, fully enacted last month, has been challenged by Republican-led states. Environmental groups have their own complaints.
- Your Home Could Help Solve AI’s Growing Power DemandTesla, Sunrun and Renew Home plan to tap solar panels, batteries, thermostats and other devices installed in millions of homes to meet the energy demands of artificial intelligence.
- U.S. Oil Is Skipping the Chance to Grab Market Share From the GulfU.S. oil production is expected to grow only modestly next year as companies hesitate to spend more in an uncertain market.
