The Trump administration is harnessing military purchase power insome of its most aggressive attempts to stem or even reverse coal-fired electricity's decline.
Why it matters: Surging electricity demand and fresh White House support could provide a lifeline to the most CO2-heavy power source.
The EPA has overturned a formal 2009 scientific finding that greenhouse gas emissions are a threat to human health and welfare, President Trump said Thursday.
Why it matters: It's the Trump administration's most direct effort yet to rip out climate regulations root and branch — and make it harder for a successor to impose new ones.
The Federation of American Scientists is launching an initiative that aims to promote creative thinking for how government can tackle climate change and other challenges.
Why it matters: The effort is intended to "complement" the center-left "Abundance" movement that some Democrats are embracing, said Hannah Safford, FAS' associate director of climate and environment.
President Trump was awarded the "Undisputed Champion of Beautiful Clean Coal" trophy during a White House event on his latest fossil fuel drive Wednesday.
The big picture: The award that Peabody Energy executive Jim Grech gave Trump at the event celebrating Trump's signing of an order directing the Pentagon to procure electricity from coal-fired power plants is the latest in a series of prizes bestowed on the president during his second term.
Winter storms have disrupted USPS mail delivery in several cities, causing days-long delays — and in some neighborhoods, weeklong gaps — even after roads have cleared.
Why it matters: The disruptions have left residents waiting on medications, tax documents and checks — highlighting the challenges of restoring full service after major storms.
Uber's CEO says the introduction of robotaxis will be good for its business, not the death knell that some investors fear.
Why it matters: Fifteen years ago, Uber was transportation's Great Disruptor. Now the ride-hailing company itself is in danger of losing ground to competitors like Waymo and Tesla as robotaxis expand across America.
When Rahm Emanuel, a potential Democratic 2028 White House hopeful, was asked about the endangerment finding repeal, his answer went right to prices — not climate change.
Project Omega exited stealth Wednesdaywith a $12 million seed round under its belt and plans to convert spent nuclear fuel into power sources the military can use for wearables, sensors, drones and more.
The big picture: The ambitions could help solve, in the long run, three major American concerns:
What to do with all the spent fuel laying around
How to keep troops healthy, informed and out of harm's way
How to satiate an energy appetite that's growing, thanks to artificial intelligence and other factors
