Carbon Emissions

Opinion March 13

Hochul should scrap New York’s gas car ban

Electric vehicle sales requirements are increasing New York, with direct consequences to the consumer.

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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.

Energy In America January 25, 2024

Fossil fuel industry unleashes on Biden for halting key natural gas projects

A coalition of dozens of major fossil fuel industry groups sent a joint letter to the Biden administration, calling for it to reverse an expected decision halting key projects.

Digital Originals January 24, 2024

Democrat in another blue city joins push to ban gas stoves

A city official in Chicago is pushing to ban natural gas, making it the latest of a slew of cities aiming to limit gas stoves.

ENVIRONMENT January 13, 2024

World Economic Forum to kick off in Davos, Switzerland with global elites likely to face flak for private jets

At last year's World Economic Forum, business leaders and government officials were slammed for using private jets while discussing the climate crisis.

Energy In America January 9, 2024

Biden admin's crackdown on dishwashers dealt blow by appeals court

The Department of Energy's war on appliances was dealt a major blow Monday after a federal appeals court ruled against its actions targeting dishwashers.

Climate Change January 1, 2024

Left-wing climate group is quietly preparing judges for global warming cases

A Washington, D.C.-based judicial advocacy group that's focused on environmental law is quietly training dozens of judges nationwide on how to handle future climate change cases.

White House December 22, 2023

White House unveils strict hydrogen regulations in victory for environmentalists

The Biden administration proposed Inflation Reduction Act guidance, significantly restricting which kind of hydrogen power will receive generous tax incentives.

Police and Law Enforcement December 16, 2023

Carbon monoxide poisoning leaves three men dead, one critically injured at Kansas City home

Three men aged between 20 and 40 have died while another is in critical condition after a suspected carbon monoxide poisoning incident in Kansas City Saturday morning.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 9, 2023

GOP rep introduces resolution condemning UN for calling on Americans to stop eating meat

FIRST ON FOX: Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., is introducing a bill to condemn the United Nations for attempting to limit Americans' consumption of popular meat products.

Energy In America November 30, 2023

UN delegates circulate petition to shut down US natural gas production as global climate summit kicks off

EXCLUSIVE: UN climate summit attendees, including a Democrat senator, are circulating an effort to condemn the U.S. for its continued reliance on natural gas.

VIDEO November 29, 2023

More than 3,000 car dealers urge Biden admin to slow EV mandates

NJ car dealership owner Tom Maoli joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss why EVs are not more cost-effective than gas-powered vehicles. 

Illinois October 10, 2023

Major CO2 pipeline placed on hold

Navigator CO2 ventures on Tuesday announced its intent to postpone a major pipeline proposal to reassess the multistate project following a permit denial from South Dakota.

Virginia August 22, 2023

Environmental groups sue to keep Virginia in carbon cap-and-trade initiative

Environmentalists are suing to thwart Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s attempt to pull Virginia from a greenhouse gas initiative after the state saw two years of carbon reduction success.

Louisiana August 11, 2023

Energy Department invests $1.2 billion in 2 carbon removal projects

The largest "engineered carbon removal" investment in the history of the United States was announced by the Energy Department. The department awarded $1.2 billion to two projects.

OPINION August 8, 2023

Climate change is a threat to the planet: We must address it

Climate change not real? The last eight years have been the eight hottest on record. This year is on track to be the hottest year in recorded history.

Michigan July 20, 2023

FCA US official pleads guilty in emissions info withholding scheme

FCA US official Emanuele Palma has pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in a scheme to withhold emission systems information on over 100,000 vehicles.

White House July 17, 2023

White House silent after John Kerry laments Ukraine war's carbon emissions

The White House ignored requests for comment asking whether it agreed with Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry's concerns about the Ukraine war's climate impact.

Washington June 26, 2023

US Department of Transportation awards nearly $1.7 billion for buying electric, low-emission buses

The U.S. government is awarding nearly $1.7 billion in grants for buying electric and low-emission buses. The grants will allow transit agencies to buy around 1,700 buses.

OPINION June 22, 2023

This EPA rule will keep you from buying the cars you want

The EPA is taking away your automobile options with its recently announced rule that would require a drastic reduction in tailpipe emissions for light- and medium-duty vehicles.

Hawaii June 5, 2023

Heat-trapping carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere increases to record highs, continuing to rapidly grow

The amount of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere is continuing to increase at a rapid rate. Carbon dioxide levels in the air are the highest they've been in over four million years.