California Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing a bill to streamline permitting for new oil wells that environmental groups say would wipe out scrutiny of the industry. The bill would establish “plug-to-drill” permitting […]
MethaneSAT’s Silence Won’t Save Methane Emitters From Scrutiny
The recent failure of MethaneSAT, the widely publicized methane-monitoring satellite developed by the Environmental Defense Fund, attracted global attention. The satellite lost communication with ground control in June 2025, just 15 months […]
Global Natural Gas Production Dropped in May
The world’s natural gas production fell in May compared to April, driven by lower output in Russia, the United States, and Norway, according to the latest data by the Joint Organizations Data […]
Why the nuclear energy renaissance is real — and necessary
Erik Funkhouser is executive director of the Good Energy Collective, a policy research organization. Long heralded as the future of clean power, nuclear energy has a history of perpetually disappointing its champions, […]
Texas Is Absolutely Rolling In New Solar Power Plants
Solar power is still alive and kicking in Texas, where a new billion-dollar, 408-megawatt solar project has just begun commercial operation. The post Texas Is Absolutely Rolling In New Solar Power Plants […]
Big Oil Rethinks Renewable Investments
BP has sold its onshore wind power business in the United States. The news comes amid a steady flow of reports that both wind and solar companies are in major trouble, thanks […]
China Begins Construction Of World’s Largest Hydropower Dam
China has begun work on the largest hydro power projects in history. Many of its neighbors are not pleased. The post China Begins Construction Of World’s Largest Hydropower Dam appeared first on […]
India adds record 22 gigawatts of wind and solar in first half of 2025
India has added a record amount of renewable energy capacity through the first half of 2025, but remains heavily dependent on coal. The post India adds record 22 gigawatts of wind and […]
France’s Increase in Nuclear & Hydropower in 2024 Led to More Electricity Exports
In 2024, France increased its cross-border electricity deliveries by 48%, from 70 terawatthours (TWh) in 2023 to 103 TWh in 2024. France’s electricity exports to Belgium and Germany increased the most, but […]
Negative price hours rise in Europe
Around 28% of potential solar power generation in Germany occurred during periods of negative electricity prices from January to May, according to Enervis. The share is expected to rise as battery storage […]