Energy
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Several locations under consideration for shore-based nuclear power sites
Installations in Virginia, Maryland and North Carolina are being considered for shore-based nuclear power sites.
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Stellantis, auto workers dispute over Illinois factory could expand nationwide
As part of a deal with the United Auto Workers, Stellantis agreed to invest nearly $5 billion in the area, retooling the auto plant and constructing a parts distribution center and an EV battery plant.
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Opposition to carbon pipelines grows after monitoring well leaked in Illinois
Such wells monitor the movement of CO2 within the injection well. These wells help ensure that the CO2 is spreading as expected and that there are no signs of leakage. In Decatur, a monitoring well leaked.
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Biden-Harris EV mandate faces uncertain fate in the Senate
Critics said the EV mandate, as it's often called, is overly ambitious, and that is the problem, pointing out the lack of charging stations, the increased cost to Americans, and arguing Americans should have the right to choose their own vehicle without EPA interference.
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California Gov. Newsom signs bigger ban on plastics bags after first ban backfired
The original ban allowed thicker plastic bags to be sold at California grocery stores for 15 cents, which increased plastic waste by 50%. Beginning in 2026, retailers can only offer paper bags.
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Colorado geothermal company gets taxpayer help to hire five workers
Since High Altitude Geothermal plans to employ five people in the next four years, that makes it eligible for up to $97,500 in government grants.
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Texas oil and gas jobs show three months of jobs growth
The upstream oil and natural gas employment grew by 1,000 jobs in August over the month.
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Three Mile Island powering back up
TMI, located in Londonderry Township, Pa., made global headlines when its second nuclear reactor partially melted down in 1979.
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Ann Arbor again receives $1 million from EPA for climate resiliency projects
The funding comes from the Environmental Justice Government-to-Government, or EJG2G, program, which allows the EPA to send money directly to governmental entities collaborating with community-based nonprofits that promote climate justice initiatives
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California bill requiring tobacco-style health warning labels on gas stoves still on Newsom's desk
The would read: “WARNING: Gas stoves can release nitrogen dioxide, benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and other harmful pollutants into the air, which can be toxic to people and pets. Young children, people with asthma, and people with heart or lung disease are especially vulnerable to the toxic effects of combustion pollutants."
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Texas officials announce criminal investigation into Houston pipeline that burst into flaming column
The fire started after a car crashed through a fence near a Walmart and hit a valve. Officials have described the crash as an accident, and said they have not discovered any evidence of a coordinated attack, but the investigation is still ongoing.
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Spokane Mayor Brown protests federal plan to transport liquid radioactive waste through her city
The agencies want to expand that three-gallon load to 2,000 and have planned on doing so for years.