Energy

While on the campaign trail, President Trump, seen here on the South Lawn of the White House in June, frequently bemoaned what he viewed as insufficient water pressure of devices like showerheads.

Trump Bemoaned Water Pressure. Now His Administration Has Eased Standards

3:07pm December 17, 2020

by Barbara Sprunt

The Trump administration said the two new rules are a victory for Americans' "quality of life," but environmental advocates say the changes will waste water and drive up utility bills.

President-elect Joe Biden is set to name Brenda Mallory to lead his Environmental Quality Council.

Biden To Nominate Brenda Mallory To Run Council On Environmental Quality

12:51pm December 17, 2020

Mallory, an Obama veteran, would take the helm at a White House office where she worked as former general counsel. The CEQ is seen as critical to address climate change and environmental equity.

Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm speaks during a TechCrunch Disrupt conference in San Francisco in 2019.

Biden Plans To Nominate Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm As Energy Secretary

8:09pm December 15, 2020

by Jennifer Ludden

The former Michigan governor brings experience in promoting clean-energy manufacturing. She worked with the Obama administration on an automaker bailout that pushed investment in green technology.

Gina McCarthy, seen here in January, was head of the Environmental Protection Agency during the Obama administration.

Biden To Name Gina McCarthy, Former EPA Chief, As Domestic Climate Coordinator

8:05pm December 15, 2020

McCarthy has an ambitious assignment: coordinating efforts across the entire federal government aimed at drastically — and quickly — lowering U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.

Former Secretary of State, John Kerry poses on Martha's Vineyard in Vineyard Haven, Mass., on Sept. 18, 2020.

As Climate Envoy, Kerry To Seek 'Ambition' With 'Humility'

11:49am December 10, 2020

by Steve Inskeep

One challenge facing John Kerry in his new role as climate envoy to President-elect Joe Biden will be to convince other governments the U.S. will abide by its commitments.

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Tom Vilsack served as secretary of agriculture during the Obama administration and has been a trusted adviser to President-elect Joe Biden.

Biden Plans To Bring Vilsack Back To USDA Despite Criticism From Reformers

1:29pm December 09, 2020

by Dan Charles

Vilsack served as secretary of agriculture during the Obama administration and has been a trusted adviser to President-elect Joe Biden. But critics say his time has passed.

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Caribou from the Porcupine Caribou Herd migrate onto the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in northeast Alaska. The refuge has long been eyed for oil exploration.

Trump Rushes To Lock In Oil Drilling In Arctic Wildlife Refuge Before Biden's Term

6:59pm December 03, 2020

by Tegan Hanlon

The Jan. 6 auction was set before the end of the comment and nominations period. If leases are finalized before Joe Biden takes office, they could be difficult to revoke.

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Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's minister of energy, chairs a virtual Group of 20 ministers meeting in April. The Saudi-led OPEC cartel decided to boost production modestly amid considerable uncertainty about the global economy.

World News

OPEC To Boost Output Modestly, Ending Divisive Talks Amid Uncertain Global Economy

4:15pm December 03, 2020

by Camila Domonoske

The group had been expected to delay production increases for several months, given the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic. But after days of deliberations it agreed on a small increase.

World News

OPEC Meets To Decide Whether Cuts In Oil Production Are Still Needed

3:54pm November 30, 2020

by Camila Domonoske

OPEC met via videoconference to discuss whether to start increasing oil production in January. But the economic slowdown caused by the pandemic continues, and oil production could make the price drop.

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A Tesla car powers up at a charging station in Petaluma, Calif., on Sept. 23. Automakers are trying to convince would-be electric car buyers to adopt new habits to power their vehicles.

Environment

Nice Car, But How Do You Charge That Thing? Let Us Count The Ways

4:52pm November 25, 2020

by Camila Domonoske

Most charging actually happens at home, but concerns about how to juice up are tripping up would-be buyers. A lot is on the line for automakers.

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