Energy and Environment

After all of the controversy over President Trump's decision to shrink Bears Ears National Monument, not one entity has shown up to file a permit application. The remoteness of the area, combined with the reality that few energy-resource deposits exist, provides extraction companies little to no motivation for developing the area. (U.S. Bureau of Land Management via Wikimedia Commons)

Trump proposal to sell off public lands sparks bipartisan outrage

Callie Patteson · November 12, 2026 4:26 pm

At Constellation's nuclear power plant on Three Mile Island, called the Crane Clean Energy Center, near Middletown, Pa., the cooling towers are reflected in the Susquehanna River.

House advances six bills to expand nuclear energy

KEI-01 at a farm hauling hay

Toyota set for US production of tiny ‘kei’ trucks admired by Trump, with a catch

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) asking questions at a hearing

In first for a GOP senator, Hawley calls for data center moratorium

Governor Gavin Newsom holds still as First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsroom places a voter sticker on his lapel after casting their ballots on Election Day.

Gavin Newsom turns his eye toward Turkey climate summit, slamming Trump for not attending

Putting aside the fact that no one denies that climate changes, should we wonder why the most scientifically literate conservatives are least likely to accept manmade disastrous climate change? (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

On climate change, leftists just think they’re smarter

Anthony Sadar December 26, 2016 12:00 am

EPA rejected an auto industry request to extend the review period for strict new vehicle regulations. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

EPA steamrolls auto industry to rush out new regs

John Siciliano December 23, 2016 12:00 am

"I have no reason to be concerned," Republican Gov. Rick Snyder said. (AP Photo/David Eggert)

Michigan governor not worried about facing criminal charges over Flint water

John Siciliano December 22, 2016 9:00 pm

"People who are supportive of the renewable fuel standard should be incredibly vigilant now," said Vilsack, a former Iowa governor. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Obama agriculture secretary worries Trump could axe ethanol boondoggle

Timothy P. Carney December 22, 2016 4:46 pm

Although Gina McCarthy is "concerned, without question" about Trump being sworn in, much of what she heard coming from Trump "I'd call political rhetoric." (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

EPA: Trump threats more ‘rhetoric’ than reality

John Siciliano December 21, 2016 7:53 pm

Prioritizing the environment and jobs with Pruitt at the helm of EPA

Jim Inhofe December 21, 2016 5:04 am

The incoming Trump administration signaled in November that it is interested in reviving Yucca. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Reid’s retirement could rescue Yucca Mountain plan

Susan Ferrechio December 21, 2016 5:01 am

Energy Department retaliated against scientist who gave Congress information about program, panel finds. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

House probe: Obama attacked own scientists to advance climate agenda

John Siciliano December 20, 2016 11:41 pm

Hearing probes what a new White House guidance on emissions will mean for jobs, consumers and development. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Top GOP lawmaker calls Obama’s Arctic drilling ban ‘abuse of power’

Susan Ferrechio December 20, 2016 11:10 pm

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush showered praise on Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt Tuesday after President-elect Trump tapped him to take over as head of the Environmental Protection Agency, calling him the "very best" of all of Trump's picks for his administration. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Jeb Bush lauds Pruitt following EPA pick

Al Weaver December 20, 2016 9:30 pm

In 2015, 0.1 percent of U.S. federal offshore crude production came from the Arctic, the White House said. (iStock photo)

Obama bans offshore drilling in Arctic, Atlantic

John Siciliano December 20, 2016 9:00 pm

The new settlement requires the German automaker to offer to buy back vehicles as old as 2009 models. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)

EPA: Volkswagen to pay $225M for diesel cheating scandal

John Siciliano December 20, 2016 8:27 pm