New carbon technology projects could be key to 'Big Oil' emissions cuts
The outcome of several carbon capturing and storage projects could be vital in Big Oil's race to reduce its carbon footprint.
Exxon Mobil sues ESG investors to keep climate proposals off shareholder ballot
Exxon Mobil is suing to block a group of activist shareholders from bringing up a climate proposal covering emissions by users' of Exxon's products for a vote at a shareholder meeting.
World leaders debate global carbon tax at World Economic Forum
A group of leaders from around the world discussed a potential global carbon tax during a panel on the world economic outlook on the final day of the World Economic Forum.
Lego adjusts plan for making bricks from recycled plastic bottles
Lego is ditching one of its plans to make oil-free recycled plastic building blocks after the company realized the material didn't cut down on carbon emissions.
Companies tout ‘net-zero’ climate targets, but few have credible plans, report finds
The Net Zero Stocktake 2023 report found that many companies and sub-national governments with "net-zero" emissions targets lack clear criteria or plans for reaching those goals.
Amazon, Rivian in talks to end exclusivity part of delivery-van pact
Amazon.com Inc. and Rivian Automotive are revisiting their exclusive electric van deal as the electric truck maker seeks to sell to others, The Wall Street Journal reported exclusively, citing people familiar with the matter.
Fusion industry suddenly white-hot after US lab breakthrough
Nuclear fusion firms see a flurry of investment after Dec.11 announcement of ignition by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory at a press conference in DC.
How Exxon Mobil’s CEO views energy shortages and increasing profits
Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods sits down to discuss energy policy and security, after Ukraine, as well as carbon emissions and clean energy such as renewables.
Carbon 'offsets' for World Cup in Qatar, explained
Companies, governments and individuals buy offsets, or allowances, to reduce their carbon footprints. Allowances, credits and offsets all refer to the same thing.
America's new nuclear power industry has a Russian problem
Next generation small modular reactors require HALEU, uranium enriched to 20%, however the only company currently producing it, named TENEX, is in Russia
BP looks to North Sea, US shale for near-term oil and gas boost
BP is expanding oil production in it's existing fields in the North Sea and the United States to capitalize on soaring prices amidst a global energy crisis.
Breweries scramble for CO2 amid shortage: 'A scary situation'
Carbon dioxide or CO2, a key ingredient for making beer, is in short supply hitting brewers' bottom lines and forcing them to cut jobs.
Republicans pushing tax hike? Midterm elections at risk if GOP joins Dems in carbon fee
Republicans are making inflation a midterm election issue, yet some of them are working with Democrats to make Americans' pain even worse by calling for a tax increase.
Biden EPA proposes regulation that farmers warn will drive food prices higher
The Environmental Protection Agency moved forward with a regulatory proposal Thursday that agriculture groups said would hamstring farmers and potentially drive prices higher.
Harris to announce $500 million school bus rebate program to replace diesel with electric, low emissions buses
The White House plans to unveil the Environmental Protection Agency's $500 million Clean School Bus rebate program at a high school in Virginia on Friday in an event with Vice President Kamala Harris.
NASA finds short-term drop in carbon dioxide emissions from human activity during COVID-19 lockdowns
NASA researchers have spotted regional fluctuations in atmospheric carbon dioxide across the world due to emissions generated from human activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, the space agency said last week.
EXPLAINER: Why quitting coal is so hard?
In the run-up to the U.N. climate talks in Glasgow, host Britain announced one of its goals of the conference was to consign coal to history. That turned out to be easier said that done
Exxon considers pledging ‘net zero’ carbon by 2050
Exxon Mobil Corp. is considering a pledge to reduce its net carbon emissions to zero by 2050, according to people familiar with the matter, in what would amount to a significant strategic shift by the oil company.
Biden mileage rule to exceed Obama climate goal
President Biden is proposing a return to aggressive Obama-era vehicle mileage standards over five years, according to industry and government officials briefed on the plan.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk renews call for carbon tax
Tesla CEO Elon Musk renewed calls for a carbon tax Thursday, a suggestion he said was rejected by the Biden Administration because it was "politically difficult."