Top officials and executives from major oil-producing countries and leading companies said President Trump’s decision to pull out of the Paris climate accord was unlikely to have a major effect on efforts to reduce carbon emissions, as technological advances make cleaner forms of energy more economically viable.
The Trump administration is set to propose allowing several companies to use seismic air guns to search for oil and gas reserves beneath the floor of the Atlantic Ocean.
It’s been nearly a year since Elon Musk revealed his intention to electrify the world’s roads with buses and trucks in addition to Tesla’s passenger cars.
Between them, those Republicans have received nearly $32 million in campaign contributions from the energy sector and $18 million from the oil and gas industry, records show.
In the smoggy San Joaquin Valley, an air pollution control officer is under fire for aiding members of Congress who want to weaken the law.
U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke issued a directive aimed at spurring oil and natural gas development in Alaska, including a move to assess just how much crude might be lurking under the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
California is holding its ground on tough fuel efficiency requirements for vehicles sold there, in direct opposition to President Trump ordering a review of federal standards, which would likely roll back requirements for carmakers.
Asked on Twitter what he would do if Trump pulled out of the landmark global deal to curb emissions, Musk said he would “have no choice but to depart [the] councils in that case.”
President Donald Trump has declared that abandoning the Paris climate agreement would be a victory for the American economy. Many economists have big doubts.
Shareholders of ExxonMobil voted in favor of a resolution that will force the oil giant to publish reports on how climate change is likely to affect its business.
