Greece says its entire electrical grid ran on 100% renewables for the first time
Renewable energy sources covered Greece's electricity demands for about five hours last Friday, the operator of the country's power grid said.
Energy
The White House accuses Saudi Arabia of aiding Russia and coercing OPEC oil producers
A major oil output cut by Saudi Arabia, Russia and other oil producers has drawn sharp accusations in Washington.
For Israel and Lebanon, a U.S.-mediated deal settles a long-running maritime dispute
After a decade of negotiations, this week's agreement resolves questions of who gets to drill for natural gas in disputed waters off the Mediterranean coast. But its implementation isn't a sure thing.
Could steam heat, long used by cities and colleges, be a solution to climate change?
Beneath the streets of hundreds of North America's oldest cities lies a network of pipes delivering steam heat to office buildings and hospitals. These steam loops could be a clean energy solution.
In Idaho, America's first, and only, cobalt mine in decades is opening
The first cobalt mine in the United States in decades opened Friday in Idaho amid rising demand for the metal, which is a key component in electric vehicle batteries.
California looks to target oil company profits in a special legislative session
Gas prices have recovered somewhat nationwide, but they have continued to spike in California, hitting an average of $6.39 per gallon on Friday.
'Steam loops' under many cities could be a climate change solution
"Steam loops" under hundreds of U.S. cities and universities have warmed buildings for a century. Now they could become a climate change solution.
Yellen says development banks need overhauling to deal with global challenges
Development banks need new strategies to address problems that cut across national borders, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said.
Some Democrats push to punish Saudi Arabia after OPEC+ move to cut oil production
OPEC+ announced a cut of 2 million barrels a day starting next month. Some Democrats on Capitol Hill want to retaliate by cutting off military aid and reexamine ties to Saudi Arabia.
California is going to take 9% less water from the Colorado River
California is going to take 9% less water from the Colorado River at the request of the federal government, to keep Lake Mead from falling below the level necessary to generate hydropower.