Energy

Energy Economist Says Paris Accord Withdraw Doesn't Mean Much For U.S. Energy

6:27pm June 03, 2017

With 40 percent of the nation's coal, Wyoming is by far the largest coal-producing state. NPR's Michel Martin talks about the future of coal production with energy economist Robert Godby.

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FACT CHECK: Is President Trump Correct That Coal Mines Are Opening?

7:33pm June 02, 2017

by Reid Frazier

Locals in Jennerstown, Pa., are celebrating the grand opening of a coal mine and the estimated 70 jobs it brings. But the broad trends pushing the industry down are likely to continue, experts say.

Friday News Roundup - International

12:59pm June 02, 2017

Afghanistan's president says cowards were behind this week's bombing in Kabul. After their latest meeting, Germany's Chancellor calls out President Trump. And of course, the President makes his decision on the Paris climate accord. A discussion of the week's most interesting news stories.

Police move through the camp of protesters against the Dakota Access Pipeline near Cannon Ball, N.D., in February. Despite months of protests by Native American tribes and environmental groups, crude oil is now flowing through the pipeline.

Crude Oil Begins To Flow Through Controversial Dakota Access Pipeline

8:25pm June 01, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

"Just because the oil is flowing now doesn't mean that it can't be stopped," said Standing Rock Sioux Chairman Dave Archambault II. Tribes and environmental groups have fought against the pipeline.

President Trump had been urged by world leaders, scientists and CEOs to keep the U.S. in the Paris climate accord, but the agreement's critics won out.

Trump Announces U.S. Withdrawal From Paris Climate Accord

7:14pm June 01, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

President Trump followed through on his campaign trail vow to exit the historic international agreement. But he said the U.S. would begin negotiations to possibly re-enter the pact or a similar deal.

Montana Town Exemplifies Coal Country's Uncertain Future

5:14pm June 01, 2017

by Nathan Rott

The Trump administration has declared an end to the "war on coal," but Colstrip, Mont., is still feeling besieged. The town is a good example of how complicated the future is for coal country.

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Is Missile Defense Our Best Defense?

2:07pm June 01, 2017

How does the US's missile defense system work? And will it work when lives are at stake?

Will Trump Pull Out Of The Climate Deal? He Promised His Base He Would

1:09pm June 01, 2017

by Nathan Rott

An announcement will be made Thursday afternoon. White House sources have said he will pull out of the deal — joining Nicaragua and Syria as the world's only countries not involved.

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The Exxon Mobil shareholder vote is seen as a victory for environmental activists and one that is aimed at getting the company to consider "material risk," according to The Dallas Morning News.

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Shareholders Push Exxon To Disclose Business Impact Of Fighting Climate Change

6:29pm May 31, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

In a victory for environmental activists, investors have passed a nonbinding proposal calling for Exxon Mobil to publicly examine how efforts to cut greenhouse gases would affect its bottom line.

Cooling towers at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Middletown, Pa., earlier this month.

Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant To Shut Down In 2019

12:31pm May 30, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

The company that owns the Three Mile Island nuclear plant, site of the worst nuclear disaster in U.S. history, says the facility will be closed unless the state of Pennsylvania decides to bail it out.