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Energy
Oil production companies in the U.S. keep consolidating
Oil production in the U.S. keeps growing, setting new records. Meanwhile oil companies are snapping each other up in a wave of mergers that's resulting in fewer, bigger companies — and possibly even more oil.
EPA proposes a fee aimed at reducing climate-warming methane emissions
The new fee is intended to encourage the oil and gas industry to lower emissions of methane and thereby avoid paying.
U.S. cut climate pollution in 2023, but not fast enough to limit global warming
Climate-warming greenhouse gasses in the U.S. declined 1.9% last year, but that's only a third of what's needed to meet Paris climate change goals.
Azerbaijan names a former oil executive to lead 2024 climate talks
Mukhtar Babayev, has been named to lead the United Nations' annual climate talks later this year, prompting concern from some climate activists over his former ties to the state oil company.
Offshore wind farm starts generating power
Offshore wind is a young industry in the U.S. This week, it hit a milestone when one of the country's first two commercial-scale projects, Vineyard Wind, started sending power to the grid.
4 ways AI can help with climate change, from detecting methane to preventing fires
Many companies, researchers and governments are using artificial intelligence as a tool to help with climate solutions. Here are four ways AI is now used to combat global warming.
A forecast of what this winter's heating bills will look like
People in much of the country should enjoy lower heating bills this winter. But many families are still struggling with the cost of staying warm.
Offshore wind in the U.S. hit headwinds in 2023. Here's what you need to know
Rising interest rates, inflation, and global supply chain issues brought delays in 2023 for the offshore wind industry, but also some projects began generating energy.
Energy Department gets pushback for efficiency standards to reduce greenhouse gases
The Biden administration is updating efficiency standards for many consumer products to help meet the country's climate goals. Many are getting pushback.