Carbon Emissions

POLITICS June 20

EPA sued over 'capricious' big rig emissions standards critics claim could cripple corn industry

Trade, consumer and agriculture groups launched legal action in Washington, D.C., court this week over Biden administration regulatory rules focusing on big-rigs and buses.

College Football June 13

College football realignment sparks worries over carbon emissions: study

An Arizona State University study expressed worries about how college football realignment could impact the planet and suggested changes moving forward.

Pete Buttigieg May 26

CBS anchor tells Buttigieg Trump is 'not wrong' when it comes to Biden's struggling EV push

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg faced pushback over a lack of progress in transitioning to electric vehicles despite massive federal investment.

Energy April 2

Wind, solar projects flourish under climate law, while nuclear and others lag behind

Under the Biden administration's push to reduce carbon emissions, certain sectors like solar energy have seen a boost, while other trail behind. New regulations prove controversial.

VIDEO April 1

Biden's EPA finalizes strict truck emission rules

JKC Trucking co-owner & VP Mike Kucharski on the impact the emissions rule will have on industries and Americans, including higher consumer costs.

United Kingdom March 28

UK could force oil, gas platform companies to convert rigs to green energy or face shut down: reports

Oil and gas rig companies operating in the waters off the UK in the North Sea could face being shut down if they do not convert platforms to green electricity or low-carbon energy.

Supreme Court February 28

Big Oil companies ask Supreme Court to intervene in high-stakes climate case

The fossil fuel industry is calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a series of key questions related to ongoing litigation accusing it of causing global warming.

Washington February 28

Washington state's budget in flux as Republicans try to repeal carbon program

Washington state Republicans are trying to repeal both the carbon pricing program and the tax on the sale of stocks and bonds. Democrats say this would destabilize the state budget.

US February 14

New Mexico officials approve legislative bill to reduce gas emissions in vehicles by 20% in 2030

New Mexico officials have passed a bill which is aimed at reducing car pollution by enforcing fuel standards. They hope to significantly reduce the emissions by 2030.

Climate Change January 26

White House halts enormous natural gas projects in victory for environmentalists

The White House announced Friday that it is halting pending liquefied natural gas export terminal projects opposed but environmentalists, but supported by industry.