The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has moved the Climate Prediction Center underneath a larger entity, known as the Weather Prediction Center, according to an email viewed by Axios.
Why it matters: The move was partly motivated by a desire to protect CPC, which because of its name is considered vulnerable to the Trump administration's budget ax, according to NOAA sources who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Executives in heart of the U.S. oil patch offered a brutal — if anonymous — verdict on Trump 2.0 trade policies and uncertainty they create for producers.
Why it matters: The Dallas Fed's latest survey highlights problems facing the White House's simultaneous push for a drilling surge, new tariffs, and lower costs.
Electric taxi companyRevel is rapidly expanding its public fast-charging network, focusing on cities where rideshare fleets face looming deadlines to switch to all-electric power.
Why it matters: The biggest concern of EV rideshare drivers is finding a place to quickly recharge, since many don't have access to charging at home.
For the first time in over a decade, climate change or environmental issues were missing from spy agencies' assessment of worldwide threats to the U.S. on Tuesday.
Why it matters: The change — which drew public pushback from one Senate Intelligence Committee member — reflects the new priorities of the Trump administration and the de-emphasis of climate change across agencies.
Renewable energy capacity around the world surged last year — particularly in the U.S. and China, according to a new report.
Why it matters: The data shows that renewables, such as wind, solar, geothermal, and hydroelectric power sources are growing at far faster rates than traditional power sources such as coal and natural gas.