The Biden administration’s Department of Energy relied on a “flawed study” by controversial keep-it-in-the-ground researcher Dr. Robert Howarth in implementing the widely criticized LNG export pause, Republicans argued in a new letter sent to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm. The letter, sent Thursday and led by Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas) and Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) underscored
Read More...One year after California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the state’s climate lawsuit at New York Climate Week, on Monday the state’s Attorney General Rob Bonta announced another lawsuit at this year’s activist confab, this time targeting plastics recycling. With two public nuisance lawsuits against energy providers over the last two years, it’s clear Bonta is fully committed
Read More...As regions of the United States endure the final heatwaves of the summer, discussions of efficient and affordable ways to keep homes cool have gained traction. With increased temperatures putting traditional HVAC systems to the test, environmentalists see the opportunity to promote heat pumps as the only viable options for Americans to save money and
Read More...Last week, in what must have been a slow news cycle, outlets – including The New York Times and E&E News – reported on a new activist “report” that essentially tallied up the number of climate lawsuits in the world, leaving out a few key details in the process. On Thursday, just weeks ahead of
Read More...As the election heats up, some politicians are yet again attempting to revive the tired and debunked myth that American energy producers are artificially raising energy prices on consumers. Later this afternoon, Democrats on the House Natural Resources committee plan to host a Roundtable on “holding Big Oil accountable” for alleged price gouging. While this
Read More...The Matterhorn Express Pipeline, due to begin service in September, will significantly increase natural gas pipeline capacity in the Permian Basin, according to a new analysis from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. This new capacity will be able to transport natural gas currently “locked up” in the Waha region to domestic and international customers, and
Read More...Natural gas must be top of mind for policymakers when discussing reshoring manufacturing, according to a new report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). Exponential growth in semiconductors and electric vehicles (EVs) demand has led to a renewed effort to invest in U.S. based manufacturing. In their report, CSIS, with the support
Read More...The biggest challenge to climate litigation against energy producers to date is now fully briefed and awaiting a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court on whether the lawsuit can move forward. Reminder: in May, nineteen Republican state attorneys general asked the high court to block climate lawsuits brought by California, Connecticut, Minnesota, New Jersey and Rhode Island, arguing that
Read More...South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson last week urged a court to throw out Charleston’s climate lawsuit against energy producers – marking a unique instance of a state attorney general calling out the lack of merits of a municipality’s case. In a amicus brief filed on September 4, Wilson cited the recent dismissal of Baltimore’s lawsuit and noted that the lawsuit
Read More...Well, it looks like the Rockefeller-backed campaign to push the California Attorney General to file more lawsuits targeting American energy companies is ramping up. Following the same script as last week, The Guardian is reporting on polling sponsored by the Center for Climate Integrity. And once again, they relied on the firm that comes with
Read More...While there were few moments of agreement during Tuesday’s Presidential debate, one thing was clear from both candidates: supporting fracking is key to electability as voters across the country want lower prices and energy security. Vice President and current Democratic nominee Kamala Harris said: “I will not ban fracking. I have not banned fracking as
Read More...North American LNG export capacity is likely to double by 2028, but only if projects under construction become operational on schedule, according to a new analysis from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The forecast comes on the heels of the Department of Energy granting permits to New Fortress Energy’s Altamira terminal –a step in the
Read More...As the 2024 election unfolds, candidates are doing everything they can to win over undecided swing-state voters. Turns out, support for abundant and affordable American energy is a top priority for these constituents across the country, especially in Pennsylvania. In fact, within a week of replacing President Biden as the Democratic candidate for President, Kamala
Read More...The International Gas Union’s Global Gas Report 2024 shines a spotlight on a critical issue: a significant lack of investment in natural gas production and infrastructure, all while global demand for gas is expected to rise steadily over the next decade. According to IGU’s report, global gas demand in 2023 increased by 59 billion cubic
Read More...The decision by CBS News to partner with the activist “news” website Inside Climate News (ICN) for a story on plastic recycling should raise journalistic alarm bells, especially when readers are left without any information or any acknowledgement about ICN’s funders and its mission to finance litigation and activism campaigns against American energy and industrial companies. Particularly troubling is the failure
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