Energy and Environment

Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, from left, Sen. Shelly Moore Capito, R-W.Va., chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., talk to reporters about the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act to reform the federal environmental review and permitting process, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

The 24 Democrats and one Republican who voted against advancing the Senate permitting bill

Callie Patteson · November 9, 2026 7:10 pm

Lee, Moore Capito, Whitehouse, and Heinrich.

Major bill to cut red tape for energy projects clears Senate hurdle

Wind turbines can be seen from Patterson Pass Road in Livermore, California.

Measure to overhaul California’s bedrock environmental law fails

Newly elected Democratic governors in Texas, Gina Hinojosa in the big frame on right, Ohio, showing Amy Acton, top left, and Georgia Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms, bottom left.

Data centers face uphill battle with incoming Democratic governors

A construction worker walks past signs about gas, food prices, and voting in Dallas.

GOP loss culprit? Trump dismal approval ratings track gas prices almost 1-for-1

Democratic presidential candidate, former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during the Human Rights Campaign dinner at Ohio State University, Saturday, June 1, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio.

Joe Biden releases $5T climate change plan that goes ‘well beyond’ Obama agenda

Josh Siegel June 4, 2019 11:15 am

Daily on Energy: ‘That is so hypocritical’ — Rick Perry vs. Jay Inslee on natural gas

John Siciliano, Josh Siegel June 3, 2019 4:04 pm

Trucks haul coal ash from one retention pond to a permanent pond at the Dominion Power's Possum Point Power Station in Dumfries, Va., Friday, June 26, 2015. The company is moving coal ash from several ponds to one lined pond.

Pentagon turns to coal ash to escape Chinese dominance of rare earth elements

Russ Read June 3, 2019 4:01 am

Daily on Energy: Trump’s ‘win-win’ for ethanol leaves refiners out in the cold

John Siciliano, Josh Siegel May 31, 2019 3:50 pm

President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Thursday, May 30, 2019.

Trump’s ethanol plan goes into effect

John Siciliano May 31, 2019 1:03 pm

In this Thursday, June 1, 2017 file photo, President Donald Trump speaks about the U.S. role in the Paris climate change accord in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington.

Trump’s two-front attack on climate change science faces challenges

Josh Siegel May 31, 2019 11:30 am

Waive goodbye to ethanol

Washington Examiner May 31, 2019 4:05 am

Republicans and Democrats are more divided over the issue of climate change going into the November election, but support more wind and solar. (iStock Photo)

Republicans resist push for clean electricity mandate

Josh Siegel May 31, 2019 4:00 am

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is currently under investigation by the department's inspector general for mixing business and political travel. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Ryan Zinke says he could return to Trump admin after 2020 election

Zach Halaschak May 30, 2019 4:50 pm

Daily on Energy: Tornado alley becomes the place for climate confusion and politics

John Siciliano, Josh Siegel May 30, 2019 4:35 pm

Federal court deals decisive blow to Obama water rule

John Siciliano May 29, 2019 9:07 pm

Two people are shown at the Freeport LNG facility in Quintana, Texas. A model of a methane molecule is pictured in the background.

Trump administration boasts of promoting ‘freedom gas’ and ‘freedom molecules’

Josh Siegel May 29, 2019 8:09 pm