How a spike in gas prices is giving Putin influence over Europe's energy supply
The price of natural gas in Europe has skyrocketed in recent weeks, and there are predictions of energy shortages across the continent this winter.
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The boom of cannabis growers in Oklahoma is straining rural utilities
Oklahoma has some of the nation's loosest marijuana regulations. Rural utilities say the large greenhouses popping up across the state is straining water and electric infrastructure beyond capacity.
9 in 10 cars now being sold in Norway are electric or hybrid
Of all new passenger cars sold so far in 2021 in Norway, less than 5% are powered by gasoline. The numbers push the country closer to meeting its goal of a zero-emission fleet of new cars by 2025.
Why energy prices are surging in Europe
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Andrea Rizzi, global affairs correspondent for El Pais, about the surge of energy prices in Europe and the impact it's having on its citizens.
We need to talk about your gas stove, your health and climate change
Americans love their gas stoves, but they pollute homes and are connected to a supply system that leaks methane. That's part of a battle as more people face a decision about switching to electric.
Natural gas bills are going up this winter
Natural gas customers in North Carolina can expect to see an increase in their monthly bills this winter.
New rates for Piedmont Natural Gas customers go into effect on November 1.
Investigations continue into oil leak off the coast of Southern California
An oil spill off Huntington Beach has released more than 140,000 gallons of crude oil into coastal waters — killing marine life and fouling wetlands.
A massive oil spill in the Pacific Ocean has reached the Southern California coast
Federal, state and local agencies are racing to determine the cause of the spill, which is at least 13 square miles in size.
China wants to go carbon neutral, but has no way to forcibly end its reliance on coal
Can you force a power grid operator to ditch coal-fired power in favor of renewable energy? That's what Chinese courts are deciding in two landmark environmental law cases.
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.