Energy and Environment

A person walks a dog past signs about gas, food prices and voting on Nov. 3, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.

Gas prices drop below $4 for first time since July despite inflation

Brady Knox · November 10, 2026 1:10 pm

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

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

Candidate shows he understands need to make energy policy appealing to the average voter, strategists say. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Trump energy policy: No wonks allowed

John Siciliano June 21, 2016 9:38 pm

Trader Joe's to fix leaky refrigeration equipment in settlement with EPA and Justice Department. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Trader Joe’s to spend $2M reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Maria Biery June 21, 2016 4:57 pm

The Democratic attorneys general are investigating whether Exxon Mobil conspired to cover up research by its own scientists on the risks posed by global warming. (AP Photo)

GOP ups pressure on Dem AGs over Exxon probe

John Siciliano June 20, 2016 11:39 pm

A coalition of conservation groups and bee keepers is planning to make the dead-bee delivery of nearly 3 million expired insects sometime this week. (AP Photo)

Greens send EPA millions of dead bees

John Siciliano June 20, 2016 9:20 pm

Profile: Energy policy can be a pain in the neck

John Siciliano June 20, 2016 4:01 am

The attorneys general were spurred by news reports that Exxon Mobil had known for decades about the risks posed by climate change, but chose not to disclose the data found by its scientists. (AP Photo)

The next big feud over climate change

John Siciliano June 20, 2016 4:01 am

Hillary Clinton campaign tries to convince donors Trump is not a dolt who can easily be beaten. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Clinton’s new battle cry: Trump’s ‘not stupid’

John Siciliano June 19, 2016 9:40 pm

The family of Orlando killer Omar Mateen's spouse, Noor Salman, said their daughter "is completely innocent and [was] unaware of the attacks," adding that she doesn't understand "cause and effect." (Screenshot)

Family: Orlando shooter’s wife doesn’t understand ’cause and effect’

John Siciliano June 19, 2016 7:57 pm

The Obama family traveled to Yosemite to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the creation of America's national park system. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Obama calls for greater efforts to combat global warming

Washington Examiner Staff June 18, 2016 6:53 pm

Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin-Salman, the 30-year-old son of the king, led the talks with high-ranking Cabinet officials, including Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz. (AP Photo)

Obama sits down with Saudis to talk oil transition

John Siciliano June 18, 2016 4:01 am

As renewable energy comes onto the grid, there is an increasing need to be able to back it up. (AP Photo/John Locher)

New rule shows need for fossil fuels even as solar grows

John Siciliano June 17, 2016 9:19 pm

EPA tried to block Jeff Holmstead, who served as the agency's longest serving air pollution chief, from testifying as an expert witness in a case brought against it by the coal firm Murray Energy. (AP Photo/Dale Wetzel)

Judge slams EPA for trying to silence former Bush official

John Siciliano June 17, 2016 8:15 pm