Trump Gives Green Light To Keystone, Dakota Access Pipelines
The pipelines had been blocked by the Obama administration, and President Trump's actions reignited the energy vs. environment debate.
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To Fight Coastal Damage, Louisiana Parishes Pushed To Sue Energy Industry
Louisiana has a $90 billion plan to fight coastal erosion. Gov. John Bel Edwards says suing oil and gas firms, which have contributed to the damage, will help foot the bill. But he faces obstacles.
Scientists Concerned For Future Of National Labs As Rick Perry Seeks Top Energy Post
The former Texas governor once wanted to eliminate the Department of Energy. Perry and Donald Trump have doubted climate science, an key area of research at some of the department's 17 national labs.
In Rick Perry Energy Hearing, Questions Likely On Nuclear Security, Environment
Perry, nominee for energy secretary, has significant experience with energy as the former governor of Texas, but has little in regards to the nuclear weapons he'd be responsible for protecting.
EPA Critic To Get Sharp Questions On Industry Ties As He Vies To Run Agency
Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt has sparked controversy for his denial of climate science and his ties to fossil-fuel interests. Here's what to expect in Wednesday's confirmation hearing.
Surprising Charts About Smoking, Unemployment And Mobile Phones
Find out why a World Bank data scientist got excited about the global charts of 2016.
Miniaturized Nuclear Power Plant? U.S. Reviewing Proposed Design
A company has submitted a design for what it describes as a "modular" nuclear power plant — a radical departure from other nuclear plants. Each module would be small enough to fit on a flat-bed truck.
Gas Taxes May Go Up Around The Country As States Seek To Plug Budget Holes
This year could see a wave of state tax hikes on gasoline and diesel. Oklahoma is one of about a dozen states seriously considering increases.
Secretary Moniz Is Confident The U.S. Can Achieve Energy Independence
Rachel Martin talks to outgoing energy secretary Ernest Moniz about the U.S. energy picture as renewables take a larger share of the electric power mix, and vulnerabilities in the grid emerge.
U.S. Likely To Become Net Exporter Of Energy, Says Federal Forecast
The Energy Information Administration reports the shift will probably happen by 2030, and it credits domestic natural gas production. The agency says it is watching variables such as new technology.