Trump backs off of Canada tariff hike as Ontario lets up on electricity threat
President Trump tussled with Canada over tariffs on Tuesday as hikes against steel and aluminum imports are set to take effect.
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Baltic nations count final hours to ending electricity ties to Russia
The severing of electricity ties to Russia is rich in geopolitical significance. Work on it sped up after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine.
Syria's new government is trying to rebuild. First it must keep the lights on
Syria's new de facto government faces a host of challenges. One of its most pressing is also one of its most basic: keeping the lights on.
AI brings soaring emissions for Google and Microsoft, a major contributor to climate change
The tech giants both report surges in greenhouse gas emissions as they double-down on adding artificial intelligence to all of their products.
Biden ending new leases in America's top coal region
Citing climate change, federal land managers are moving to end new leasing for coal in the country's top producing region.
Soaring electricity bills are the latest inflation flashpoint
Inflation eased slightly in August thanks to falling gasoline prices, but the cost of many essentials continues to climb, including soaring power bills that are straining family budgets.
California lawmakers extend the life of the state's last nuclear power plant
Citing climate change and the need to cut carbon emissions, California is extending the life of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant.
Eliminating fossil fuel air pollution would save about 50,000 lives, study finds
Burning oil, coal and other fossil fuels releases plumes of tiny, dangerous particles. A new study estimates that eliminating that pollution would save about 50,000 lives in the U.S. each year.
Why China has to ration electricity and how that could affect everyone
China has more than enough capacity to generate energy. Here's why it is having to ration power, causing effects for consumers and supply chains around the world.
Belews Creek Coal Ash Landfill Construction Set For This Year
State environmental regulators recently approved a major step in the coal ash cleanup process at the Belews Creek Steam Station in Stokes County.