Why it matters: Adapted from a new Energy Information Administration primer, the above graphic showing the U.S. producing more than any country in history is kind of an ink-blot test.
A new startup called Atomic Canyonis harnessing artificial intelligence to help nuclear developers navigate complex federal licensing processes.
Why it matters: The firm's emergence from stealth comes as developers — including small modular reactor companies — will increasingly seek Nuclear Regulatory Commission approvals.
MIT's Sloan School is setting up a climate policy center that aims to produce policy-relevant research.
Why it matters: In federal, state and local circles, policymakers need information on faster timetables, and in more understandable formats, than in peer-reviewed studies.
The charitable organization founded by former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg will spend $200 million to help leaders of 25 U.S. cities tap into federal funding opportunities to cut their emissions.
Why it matters: The funding from Bloomberg Philanthropies could allow these cities to grow their building and transportation networks in ways that limit greenhouse gas emissions.
Natural gas production heavyweight EQT Corp. is buying the big pipeline player Equitrans Midstream Corp. for $5.5 billion in stock., the latest in a wave of multibillion-dollar deals sweeping the U.S. oil and gas sector.
The details: Equitrans assets include majority ownership of the major Mountain Valley Pipeline project in West Virginia and Virginia.
The Lower 48 states just experienced their warmest winter on record this year, with extreme temperature departures from average observed across the northern tier of the country, according to new NOAA data.
Why it matters: The "Lost Winter" of 2023-2024 will be known for its lack of cold, snow and ice.
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