Chevron warns it could face climate change lawsuits with future oil drilling potentially ‘economically...

In an industry first, one of the world’s biggest oil companies has warned it could face legal action over climate change. Chevron, the California-based multinational,...

‘You’re not just getting a coal plant, you’re getting a toxic waste site.’

Hydro One’s $6.7-billion purchase of an American utility company comes with the costly responsibility of helping to clean up an 800-acre “toxic soup” waste...

House bill would slash key DOE programs.

The House Appropriations Committee today released its fiscal 2018 energy and water spending bill. Wikipedia; Ed Uthman/Flickr (Capitol Building) Department of Energy research and renewable...

Sunlight over soot: India becomes more active in the fight against global warming.

COALMINERS cheered this week when Donald Trump issued an executive order to start unwinding Barack Obama’s flagship climate policies; the new measures include ending...

Senior ministers at odds over readiness of new coal-fired power stations.

Energy Matt Canavan says new station could be built within three years but Josh Frydenberg says any ‘clean coal’ initiative is ‘a long way off’ <!--><!--><!--><!--> The...

Geely's Volvo to go all electric with new models from 2019.

By Niklas Pollard | STOCKHOLM...

Energy Department closes office working on climate change abroad.

By BRAD PLUMERJune 15, 2017WASHINGTON — The Energy Department is closing an office that works with other countries to develop clean energy technology, another sign of...

Coal no longer fuels America. But the legacy — and the myth — remain.

By Karen Heller, MADISON, W.VA. — Michael S. Williamson The Washington Post Boone County claims to be the birthplace of America’s coal industry, the rich and...

The Norwegians who would slay golden energy goose.

Climate change and a slump in oil prices changes views about fossil fuels. By Anca Gurzu 8/29/17, 3:56 PM CET Updated 9/5/17, 11:42 AM CET The island of...

France to ban sales of petrol and diesel cars by 2040.

Automotive industry Move by Emmanuel Macron’s government comes a day after Volvo said it would only make fully electric or hybrid cars from 2019 <!--><!--><!--><!--> Renault’s...

Latest news

Popular Articles

Gorillas, rhinos, lions and more will soon become extinct without immediate action

A report by 43 wildlife experts warns that without changes now, many of Earth's most iconic species will be lost forever. Link to full source:...

Do you see a devil in this orchid?

Named for 'el diablo' himself, a new and extremely rare orchid species reveals a wicked heart. Link to full source: Do you see a devil...

Florida man arrested for stealing sea turtle eggs

He's given a whole new meaning to "poached eggs." Link to full source: Florida man arrested for stealing sea turtle eggs

Rare blindcat found in US, could prove water-filled caves connect Texas and Mexico

The extremely rare cave-dwelling albino fish with no eyes, the Mexican blindcat, has previously only been known to exist in Mexico. Link to full source:...

10 magical places saved by endangered species

In our efforts to save animals at risk of extinction, we've saved some extraordinary places as well. Link to full source: 10 magical places saved...