Global ocean surface temperatures have been at record highs for just over a full year, worrying scientists who don't have a complete understanding of what is driving this trend.
Driving the news: March 14 marked a full year in which global ocean surface temperatures were the warmest on record.
HOUSTON — Exxon boss Darren Woods is watching progression of geothermal technology as the oil and gas giant mulls adding more low-carbon areas to its portfolio.
Why it matters: Woods spoke exclusively to Axios in a wide-ranging interview on the sidelines of the CERAWeek by S&P Global conference in Houston. His remarks are a window into how the powerful company views energy diversification.
HOUSTON — Gas industry officials are citing power-thirsty artificial intelligence growth and data center needs more broadly as they project strong future demand.
Why it matters: Generative AI is joining with other advanced computing, electric vehicles, crypto-mining, new manufacturing and more to start sending U.S. power demand sharply upward after many years of largely flat consumption.
HOUSTON — This week, a huge events center here will be ground zero for battles over the shape and speed of the energy transition.
Why it matters: CERAWeek by S&P Global opens Monday with speeches from Big Oil CEOs and top Biden officials. It serves as a window into policy divisions and areas for potential cooperation.
HOUSTON — Venture Global CEO Mike Sabel expects the federal government to resume approving LNG export licenses to major markets.
Why it matters: Venture's big CP2 LNG project is among the proposed terminals affected by the White House pause on new permits, a move fraught with environmental politics during an election year.
The Copernicus Climate Change Service has an intriguing new tool for tracking global average temperatures.
Why it matters: The aptly named "Climate Pulse" allows the public to keep tabs on global air temperature trends and anomalies, as well as ocean temperatures.
Cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C., tied for their second-earliest peak bloom record on Sunday following some warm final days of winter that have seen temperatures reach the 70s, per the National Park Service.
