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News Articles: Energy

Signs like this one, spotted Oct. 26, 2022, are all over northern Gaston County, N.C., near where Piedmont Lithium wants to build a 1,500-acre lithium mining and processing operation.

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  • Climate

A proposed lithium mine presents a climate versus environment conflict

The U.S. wants to mine lithium for electric vehicle batteries to meet climate change goals. But residents near a proposed open-pit mine object.

November 14, 2022
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By:
  • David Boraks
President Joe Biden arrives to speak at the COP27 U.N. Climate Summit, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, at Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.

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  • Climate

Here's what happened on Friday at the U.N.'s COP27 climate talks

President Biden touted American progress reining in emissions and said he intends to push for more money for developing countries. Here's what happened at COP27 today.

November 11, 2022
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By:
  • Rebecca Hersher,
  • Lauren Sommer,
  • and 1 more
Georgia Power natural gas plant in Smyrna, Plant McDonough, seen in this undated photo.

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  • News

Regional utility coalition seeks federal funding for hydrogen hub

Utilities from six Southeastern states have formed a coalition to seek federal funding aimed at furthering research into hydrogen as a source of energy.

November 11, 2022
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By:
  • Orlando Montoya
House with solar panels

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  • Energy

Georgia Power pushed to expand solar program as state regulators consider 12% rate hike request

Georgia Power is pushing for a 12% increase in electricity rates over the next three years, along with other requests over the next year that could saddle ratepayers reimbursing for higher fuel costs and the snakebitten nuclear expansion at Plant Vogtle.

November 11, 2022
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By:
  • Stanley Dunlap
Workers at a coal mine in Ukraine start their shifts. Russia's invasion of Ukraine disrupted global supplies of fossil fuels and led to more reliance on coal for electricity in some countries.

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  • Climate

Here's what happened on Day 5 of the U.N.'s COP27 climate talks

Russia's war in Ukraine also threatens to wreck climate goals, members of Congress arrive, and an actor changes his name to draw attention to global warming

November 10, 2022
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By:
  • Rebecca Hersher,
  • Lauren Sommer,
  • and 1 more
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  • Climate

Here's what happened on day 4 of the U.N.'s COP27 climate talks

A U.S. funding plan for lower-income countries faced criticism and a big map of who is releasing greenhouse gasses was released. Here's what happened at COP27 today.

November 09, 2022
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By:
  • Rebecca Hersher,
  • Michael Copley,
  • and 1 more
United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry said in Egypt that he knows carbon markets have gotten a bad reputation but that strong safeguards would make the U.S. program different.

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  • Climate

U.S. plan for boosting climate investment in low-income countries draws criticism

The plan would allow companies to buy carbon credits from developing nations that cut their greenhouse gas emissions. Critics say carbon markets often fail to deliver climate benefits.

November 09, 2022
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By:
  • Michael Copley
Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, prime minister of Pakistan, listens to speeches during the conference. He took the stage today, as well, explaining the impact of catastrophic flooding in Pakistan this summer.

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  • Climate

Here's what happened on day 3 of the U.N.'s COP27 climate talks

Pakistan's leader sounded the alarm, climate scientists called for more equitable research and the U.N. tried to crack down on greenwashing. Here's what happened at COP27 today.

November 09, 2022
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By:
  • Lauren Sommer,
  • Rebecca Hersher,
  • and 2 more

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  • Economy

They made a material that doesn't exist on Earth. That's only the start of the story.

A scientific discovery could forever change China and the U.S. industrial balance.

November 09, 2022
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By:
  • Paddy Hirsch
At this year's U.N. climate conference, a major focus is boosting investment in developing countries. Experts say renewable energy projects like this wind farm in South Africa can be attractive to private investors.

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  • Climate

Investors have trillions to fight climate change. Developing nations get little of it

Private investment is crucial to addressing climate change. But a big barrier to private investment in developing countries is the perception that risks are higher than in industrialized nations.

November 09, 2022
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By:
  • Michael Copley
Heavy rain caused floods in northeastern Thailand in October 2022. Millions of people around the world would benefit from more timely and accurate warnings about climate-driven extreme weather such as floods and heat waves. A new United Nations initiative plans to spend $3.1 billion on such early warning systems.

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  • Climate

U.N. plan would help warn people in vulnerable countries about climate threats

About half the world isn't covered by early warning systems that send alerts for weather emergencies. The worst is in developing countries, which have been hit hardest by global warming.

November 07, 2022
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By:
  • Michael Copley and
  • Rebecca Hersher
A tuktuk drives during a sandstorm in Somalia in April. The United Nations says a multi-year drought in East Africa is evidence of "mounting and ever-increasing climate risks."

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  • Climate

Money will likely be the central tension in the U.N.'s COP27 climate negotiations

Global efforts to limit climate change can't happen without more aid. Rich countries promised $100 billion to poorer ones to cope with global warming but seven years later, have yet to deliver.

November 06, 2022
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By:
  • Michael Copley
People wade through floodwaters in Pakistan after heavy monsoon rains this summer. Scientists say climate change helped drive the deadly floods.

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  • Climate

Countries hit hardest by climate change need much more money to prepare, U.N. says

Impacts from global warming hit the world's poorest countries hardest, although they're responsible for a relatively small share of climate emissions. They need more money to protect against risks.

November 03, 2022
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By:
  • Michael Copley
The José Antonio Anzoátegui industrial park for crude oil and petrochemicals in Anzoátegui state, Venezuela, on March 17.

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  • World

The U.S. is trying to mend ties with Venezuela. One big reason? Oil

The Biden administration has extended an olive branch to Venezuela. It might sway Caracas to resume talks with the opposition for elections, and eventually let Venezuelan oil back on the world market.

November 03, 2022
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By:
  • John Otis

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  • News

Energy bill assistance program opens applications amid cooling weather

The weather is getting cooler and that means higher energy bills. Now, a number of community organizations are offering support to people struggling with bills, especially seniors and low-income families.

October 31, 2022
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  • Amanda Andrews
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