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

Daily on Energy: Utility industry descends on Washington with an ax to grind

Daily on Energy: Trump Cabinet jockeys over ethanol plan

John Siciliano, Josh Siegel March 1, 2019 5:08 pm

The clean energy package implements some of the long-time priorities of GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski, the chairman of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

Leaked climate committee plan raises hackles

John Siciliano March 1, 2019 5:00 am

Rick Perry warns energy grid faces ‘major test’ in coming polar vortex

John Siciliano March 1, 2019 1:22 am

A gas pump is shown.

US fuel prices rise amid Venezuela sanctions, higher oil prices

John Siciliano February 28, 2019 8:49 pm

Rep. Garret Graves, top Republican of a House climate change committee, said GOP members agree with Democrats on at least some narrow policy issues, such as promoting adaptation measures, spending and tax credits for clean energy technologies, and modernizing the electricity grid.

Republicans pick moderate to lead on Pelosi’s climate change committee

Josh Siegel February 28, 2019 6:42 pm

Environmental Protection Agency acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler talks to EPA staffers.

Former lobbyist Andrew Wheeler confirmed to lead EPA without support of centrist senators

Josh Siegel February 28, 2019 6:08 pm

Daily on Energy: Utility industry descends on Washington with an ax to grind

Daily on Energy: Trump administration maintains that nuclear and clean coal are the climate solution

John Siciliano, Josh Siegel February 28, 2019 5:05 pm

This July 19, 2012 photo shows a Chick-fil-A fast food restaurant in Atlanta.

Mark Meadows jokes Chick-fil-A stock will skyrocket under Green New Deal

Naomi Lim February 28, 2019 3:17 pm

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y.

AOC backs out from defending Green New Deal, citing Michael Cohen

John Siciliano February 28, 2019 1:45 am

AOC’s ‘Green New Deal’ gains co-sponsors, but no vote in sight

Susan Ferrechio February 27, 2019 11:56 pm

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks as Sen. Ed Markey, (D-MA) right, listens during a news conference announcing Green New Deal legislation in Washington, D.C.

Beware the liberal green activists masquerading as conservatives at CPAC

Kevin Mooney February 27, 2019 10:00 pm

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, answers reporter's questions.

GOP Sen. Susan Collins to oppose confirmation of EPA’s Andrew Wheeler

Josh Siegel February 27, 2019 7:21 pm