As Hilcorp plans to drill in Arctic waters, a troubling trail of violations surfaces.
This story was co-published with the Dallas Morning News.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska—In the energy industry, Hilcorp has built a reputation for fast growth, big profits and...
Judges give EPA alternatives to revive chemical coolants ban.
By David Schultz
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Orlando commits to 100 percent renewable energy citywide by 2050.
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By the year 2050, Orlando commissioners want all the electricity used in the city to come from renewable...
Court ruling on HFCs deals another blow to Paris climate goals.
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No, city pledges to get 100% renewable energy are not misleading.
The hot thing among “green” cities these days is pledging to get to 100 percent renewable energy — specifically, to get there by some...
US scientists contradict Trump's climate claims.
Michael Biesecker and Seth Borenstein, Associated Press
Updated 12:14 am, Thursday, August 10, 2017
WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Donald Trump touts new oil pipelines and pledges...
Climate report could force Trump to choose between science and his base.
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Drilling opponents dominate public hearing.
Offshore drilling opponents were in the majority during the hearing at the New Hanover County Government Center. Contributed photo: Caylan McKay
WILMINGTON – Gov. Roy...
Coal plants might be even more toxic than we thought.
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