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

Will Democrats Reconsider Environmental Fundamentalism?

Michael Warren December 7, 2016 12:30 pm

Drought provision would allow the release of large amounts of water from dams in California. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Dems line up to oppose water bill

John Siciliano December 6, 2016 7:09 pm

Major automakers have embarked on an eleventh-hour push to undercut the EPA's decision to boost climate and fuel efficiency standards for cars over the next decade. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Automakers look to put EPA rules on ice in spending bill

John Siciliano December 6, 2016 5:43 pm

Cramer had been a trusted energy adviser to the president-elect during the campaign and has been considered for the top spot for some time. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

Cramer could make the cut as Trump energy chief

John Siciliano December 6, 2016 5:05 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he would make sure that the government funding bill will include healthcare benefits for retired coal miners. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

McConnell promises to take care of coal miners in CR

Susan Crabtree December 6, 2016 3:47 pm

A major water infrastructure bill introduced Monday by the Republican leadership would put states back in charge of enforcing one of the Environmental Protection Agency's costly coal rules, while making sure the agency pays for the damage it caused states during last year's toxic waste water spill in Colorado. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley, File)

GOP’s new water bill forces EPA to pay for toxic spill

John Siciliano December 6, 2016 12:17 am

"This bill won't go anywhere in the Senate if I have anything to do with it," said Barbara Boxer. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Top Dem threatens to block McCarthy drought deal

Susan Ferrechio December 5, 2016 9:11 pm

Allen Coomsta Matt walks into his teepee at the Oceti Sakowin camp where people have gathered to protest the Dakota Access oil pipeline as snow begins to fall in Cannon Ball, N.D., Monday, Dec. 5, 2016. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Trump poised to reverse Obama pipeline decision

John Siciliano December 5, 2016 8:35 pm

Former Vice President Al Gore speak to members of the media after meeting with Ivanka Trump and President-elect Trump. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Gore, Trump hold ‘very productive’ meeting on climate issues

Gabby Morrongiello December 5, 2016 6:40 pm

The Trump transition team has been a virtual no-show at the Environmental Protection Agency, agency chief Gina McCarthy said Monday. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

EPA chief says Trump team a no-show at agency

John Siciliano December 5, 2016 6:03 pm

The White House said it "has not been dictating the outcome" of talks between the Army Corps of Engineers and North Dakota residents near the site of the Dakota Access Pipeline. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

White House defends blocked Dakota Access Pipeline

Sarah Bedford December 5, 2016 6:00 pm

Former Vice President Al Gore and Ivanka Trump will meet to discuss climate. (AP Photos)

Ivanka Trump to meet with Al Gore on climate issues

Gabby Morrongiello December 5, 2016 3:53 pm