Friday, February 6, 2026

Tag: energy

Renewables are a global economic engine, not a culture war threat

While oil is a cyclical commodity, and prices rise and fall over time, this time the decline is structural.

EPA administrator Lee Zeldin moves to rescind ‘legal foundation for all...

The move was anticipated. What has been anticipated has happened—and is happening.

Ireland becomes sixth European country to end use of coal ahead...

Ireland became the sixth country in Europe to end its use of coal with an additional 23 European countries committing to a cleaner energy future.

Wind and solar power grows along side fossil fuel to help...

All major energy sources hit a record high in 2024 making renewable energy, oil, gas, coal, nuclear and hydropower responsible for the worldwide energy demand.

New report predicts abandoned coal mines turned into solar farms could...

These solar projects could equal 15 percent of the solar that's already been built globally and help triple renewables before the end of the decade.

22 young Americans sue Trump administration to block executive orders pushing...

In Lighthiser v. Trump, the youth plaintiffs say the administration’s actions violate their constitutional rights to life, health and safety and breach congressional mandates to safeguard public health and ecosystems.

Fossil fuels within electricity sector falls to all time low in...

The low was generated by an uptick in wind and solar power reaching a record high of 24.4 percent of generated electricity in the U.S. in March 2025.

From wind farm bans to coal expansion: Trump’s fossil fuel agenda...

The burning of fossil fuels is the leading cause of climate change, but Trump has repeatedly called climate change a “hoax.” 

Just 36 companies drove half the world’s climate-altering emissions in 2023:...

Released today by the Carbon Majors project, the list is dominated by coal, cement, and oil producers.

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The actual Gavin Newsom is much worse than you think

For anyone who wants a truly progressive Democratic Party, Gavin Newsom is bad news.

Senators probe Equifax over plans to profit from Medicaid and SNAP work requirements

Warren, Wyden, and Sanders are demanding disclosures from Equifax as new federal work requirements threaten to strip healthcare and food assistance from millions while expanding the company’s already dominant income verification business.

$380 million in funding cuts to one of the most successful public education programs

“Every day, there’s yet another abuse.” The wanton attack on public schools is one of America’s biggest tragedies.

Trump delivers lunch to Beijing

China is taking advantage of the fact that even the most even-tempered of allies have had it with Trump and his tantrums.

Trump’s Board of Peace is a dystopia in motion

If any entity requires immediate disarmament and deradicalization, it is Trump and his so-called Executive Board.