Shell Withdraws From Oil Lobby Group
Royal Dutch Shell is withdrawing from an oil lobbying group because of disagreements about environmental policy. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Amy Harder of Axios about the move.
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Lawmakers In Some States Are Stepping In, Trying To Slow The Shift Away From Coal
In the past year, utilities have shifted away from coal at near historic rates, a trend that may accelerate as more states push for cleaner energy. Now some lawmakers are stepping in to try and slow down this shift.
Electric Cars Hit Record In Norway, Making Up Nearly 60% Of Sales In March
Tesla's Model 3 is giving a jolt to Norway's car market. Also in play: Norway's lucrative incentives for owners of electric vehicles.
Building For An Uncertain Future: Miami Residents Adapt To The Changing Climate
In Miami, the effects of global warming are not hypothetical predictions but realities of everyday life, prompting change by government, businesses and individuals alike.
From Walmart To Google, Companies Teaming Up To Buy More Solar And Wind Power
Walmart, GM, Google, Johnson & Johnson and other corporations are forming a trade organization to promote the interests of renewable energy buyers.
New York City May Start Charging Drivers To Enter Most Congested Parts Of The City
New York City could become the first major U.S. city to charge drivers a fee for entering the busiest parts the city. Similar congestion pricing programs have reduced traffic in London and Singapore.
Interior Secretary Nominee Gets Grilled On Ethics At Confirmation Hearing
David Bernhardt, President Trump's pick to lead the Department of Interior, made his case before a key Senate panel on Thursday. He faced hard questions about his background as an energy lobbyist.
40 Years After A Partial Nuclear Meltdown, A New Push To Keep Three Mile Island Open
Forty years ago, the U.S. nuclear industry suffered its worst nuclear accident. Today, the remaining reactor at Three Mile Island is slated to close because of cheaper competition from natural gas.
North Carolina May Ban Wind Power Near Coast, Military Flights
North Carolina could permanently ban big wind-power projects from the most energy intensive parts of the state's Atlantic coast.
Idaho Utility Spurns Coal, Pledges 100 Percent 'Clean' Energy By 2045
Idaho Power plans to stop using coal power plants. The news comes as a U.S. energy agency says renewable sources produced a record amount of electricity in 2018.