Energy

Refinery Explosions Raise New Warnings About Deadly Chemical

11:01am July 19, 2019

by Susan Phillips

Chemical experts say recent refinery explosions could have been far more devastating if deadly hydrogen fluoride was released. Some are calling for a ban on the chemical.

The Danish company Maersk has been shipping goods around the world since the age of steamships. Now it wants to usher in a new era, with carbon neutral transport.

Giant Shipper Bets Big On Ending Its Carbon Emissions. Will It Pay Off?

6:08pm July 15, 2019

by Camila Domonoske

Maersk, the world's largest container shipping company, has set a massive goal for itself: going carbon neutral by 2050. This would be good for the world. But how would it be good for the bottom line?

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Tyler Holland guides his bike through the water as winds from Tropical Storm Barry push water from Lake Pontchartrain over the seawall Saturday.

A Weakened Tropical Depression Barry Creeps North, But Heavy Rain Remains A Concern

8:27pm July 14, 2019

by Bobby Allyn

Forecasters estimate rainfall over south-central Louisiana at about 3 to 6 inches, and isolated maximum rainfall could reach up to 10 inches, posing potential "dangerous, life-threatening flooding."

President Trump speaks during an event on the environment Monday at the White House.

Trump Touts 'Environmental Leadership,' Even As D.C. Has Floods And Critics Pounce

8:03pm July 08, 2019

by Jennifer Ludden

In an East Room event that played like a campaign rally, President Trump touted his push for clean air and "crystal clear" water. He made no mention of climate change, a growing concern for voters.

Experts Say U.S. Power Grid Needs To Change Before Shifting To All Renewable Energy

4:46pm July 08, 2019

by Grace Hood

More cities, states, and even utilities are pledging to shift to all renewable energy. But experts say the nation's power grid needs a lot of changes to make that happen.

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A new law in Puerto Rico sets an ambitious timetable for the shift to renewable energy, including solar power.

Puerto Rico Harnesses The Power Of The Sun For A Renewable Energy Future

5:10pm July 05, 2019

Puerto Rico has a plan to rebuild its energy grid and move to 100% renewable power by 2050. Many communities are working toward that themselves, without help from the government.

Chubb Insurance Company Pulls Back From Coal Industry

4:20pm July 04, 2019

by Jeff Brady

Chubb insurance says it will no longer underwrite coal-fired power plants, the first major U.S. insurer to do so. It's a big victory for a campaign that's been pressuring the industry over climate change.

As The Energy Market Changes, Another Coal Company Declares Bankruptcy

4:20pm July 04, 2019

by Cooper McKim

Another major coal company has declared bankruptcy. It's just the latest blow for an industry that continues to struggle in a fast-changing energy market.

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Coal Company Files For Bankruptcy

7:06am July 04, 2019

One of the nation's largest coal producers has declared bankruptcy. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Lexington Herald-Leader reporter William Wright.

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David Smith Jr. is the second tribal chief of Arctic Village, and continues to fight drilling in the national refuge despite Congress's legalization of it. "I believe everything is going to come out on top for us," he says.

As Oil Drilling Nears In Arctic Refuge, 2 Alaska Villages See Different Futures

4:53pm July 03, 2019

The Trump administration will soon let oil companies bid on land to drill in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Some Alaska Natives fear harm to migrating caribou, others see opportunity.

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