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Trump EPA Plan to Put Louisiana in Charge of Toxic Coal Ash Threatens Drinking Water
Environmental groups oppose a Trump administration plan to transfer coal ash oversight to Louisiana, citing groundwater contamination at all active state coal plants and the state’s weak environmental enforcement record.
Electric Mining Truck Uses Sodium-Ion Batteries
A sodium-ion battery-powered mining truck has been delivered to a Chinese mining company, marking what developers claim is the first electric mining truck of its kind in the world.
European Countries Cut Tens of Billions of Euros of Fossil Fuel Imports from Wind & Solar Power Growth
European countries reduced fossil fuel imports by tens of billions of euros through accelerated renewable energy deployment following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with wind and solar comprising 30% of EU electricity supply by 2025.
Climate Change Is Rewriting Europe’s Nuclear Cooling Assumptions
European nuclear plants faced unexpected cooling constraints during recent heat waves, with Romania using explosives to clear river channels and multiple countries reducing reactor output significantly.
Octopus Energy denies it is anti-union as GMB pushes for recognition for workers
GMB union is seeking formal recognition at Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest energy company, though the firm says there is currently no staff demand for unionization and denies being anti-union.
What Does It Take to Reopen a Nuclear Power Plant?
The Trump administration is pursuing nuclear plant restarts as part of efforts to expand U.S. nuclear capacity, though reactivating decades-old reactors presents significant technical and financial challenges.
Why Southeast Asia’s Clean Energy Surge Could Stall Before It Starts
Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition faces critical challenges from aging power grids that lack capacity to support renewable energy expansion, threatening regional energy security and deterring billions in clean power investments.
U.S. Energy Helps Cushion Global Supply Shock From Hormuz
U.S. oil and liquefied natural gas production has helped offset global supply disruptions from Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz closures, though domestic inventories have fallen to concerning levels.
Europe’s Next Energy Crisis Won’t Be a War, It’ll Be Peak Oil
Europe faces potential energy crisis from peak oil decline rather than geopolitical conflict, as the continent remains heavily dependent on foreign crude imports despite recent diversification efforts.
Norway’s national oil company’s profits double to $11.5bn amid war on Iran
Norway’s Equinor nearly doubled profits to $11.5bn in the second quarter, driven by elevated oil and gas prices resulting from geopolitical tensions affecting global energy supplies.
How the U.S. Became the World’s LNG Superpower
The United States supplied approximately 93% of global liquefied natural gas growth in 2025, exporting 5.2 trillion cubic feet and cementing its position as the world’s largest LNG exporter with a 25.4% market share.
US Oil Drillers Take A Break As Oil Prices Hover Near $100
U.S. oil drilling activity declined this week as crude prices fell below $100 per barrel, with active oil rigs dropping to 450 amid broader energy market adjustments.
The Strait of Hormuz Closure Is Already Hitting Supermarket Prices
Crop prices have reached three-year highs due to the Strait of Hormuz closure and regional conflicts, threatening to drive up supermarket prices globally and potentially trigger a food crisis.
Great Britain’s grid operator issues fresh warning over power supplies in heatwave
Britain’s energy operator warns of tight power supplies as a third heatwave hits the UK, requesting extra generation capacity for Thursday evening’s peak demand period.
Environmental Groups Sue to Stop Discharge of Toxic Metals from Coal Ash
Environmental groups sued Iowa’s Department of Natural Resources over permits allowing toxic metal discharge from a coal ash landfill, alleging violations of federal clean water standards and failure to require timely pollution cessation.
EPA Will Allow SRP to Continue to Recklessly Dump Toxic Waste
The EPA approved an application allowing Salt River Project to continue operating an unlined coal ash pond at its Coronado Generating Station in Arizona despite prior violations of waste disposal standards.
Army Corps Sued Again for Failing to Protect Waterways, Endangered Wildlife from Pipeline Construction
Environmental groups sued the Army Corps of Engineers over a permit allowing oil and gas pipeline construction through wetlands and waterways, arguing it violates federal wildlife and clean water protections.
Germany Is Subsidizing Hydrogen Truck Purchases, Not Battery-Electric Ones
Germany’s hydrogen truck subsidy program covers up to 80% of purchase costs while battery-electric trucks lack comparable federal vehicle purchase support, potentially distorting fleet procurement decisions despite different lifetime economics.
Lawyers to investigate claims of GB power grid cover-up over blackout risk
Great Britain’s grid operator has commissioned independent investigators following whistleblower allegations of a cover-up regarding blackout risks during late June heatwave conditions.
Isuzu to Use Swappable Battery Tech for Yokohama’s Garbage Collection Route
Isuzu Motors is testing a three-minute battery-swapping system for electric garbage trucks in Yokohama through March 2028, designed to eliminate charging delays and maintain waste collection schedules.
Trump Administration Eyes Offshore Nuclear to Power AI Boom
The Trump administration is exploring offshore nuclear power generation in coordination with federal agencies, citing growing electricity demands from artificial intelligence and tech infrastructure expansion.
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New York Driving: Energy Efficient Cars or Mass Transit?
New Yorkers who want to get around in the most environmentally friendly way have two smart choices. Every year, cars that are more fuel-efficient than the previous year’s models are released. For residents of New York’s boroughs, though, the subway and other mass...
Breath of Fresh Air: Indoor Air Quality and Your AC System
People often worry about the pollution in big cities, but at the same time they may fail to realize the importance of the air quality in their home. Because 90 percent of Americans spend more than 60 percent of their time inside their own homes, air quality in the...
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