Regenerative agriculture has recently become one of the most talked-about concepts in food and farm policy. It’s praised in speeches, debated on panels, and increasingly referenced in federal programs. But amid all the hype, many are asking: What is regenerative agriculture? Field to Market, a non-profit organization representing nearly 200 organizations from all sectors of...
New electrical line will connect Nevada to Utah across BLM and Forest Service land
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Forest Service have approved a project that would construct a 217-mile electrical line connecting Ely, Nevada to Nephi. The 500-kilovolt transmission project will authorize a right-of-way across BLM-managed public lands in Nevada and Utah, as well as the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Ely Ranger District, to construct...
FCC Foreign Drone Ban Could Impact US Farmers
Politico’s Dana Nickel reported that “the Federal Communications Commission (last week) blacklisted all new foreign-made drones and components over concerns the equipment poses ‘an unacceptable risk’ to national security — ensnaring Chinese drone-maker DJI after long-time concerns that the tech gives Beijing a foothold inside U.S. critical infrastructure.” “The tech was placed on the commission’s ‘Covered...
Carbon X, A Woman-led Climate Solutions Company, is Reshaping How Environmental Progress is Financed in the United States
Carbon X is revolutionizing the environmental space in the oil and gas industry by revitalizing areas with neglected oil and gas wells by permanently plugging them, thereby stopping methane leakage at the source. By doing this, Carbon X converts those emissions reductions into verified carbon credits. One carbon credit is proof that one ton of...
Energy Department Announces Collaboration Agreements with 24 Organizations to Advance the Genesis Mission
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced agreements with 24 organizations interested in collaborating to advance the Genesis Mission, a historic national effort that will use the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate discovery science, strengthen national security, and drive energy innovation. The announcement builds on President Trump’s Executive Order Removing Barriers to American Leadership In Artificial...
Japan Launches $1.34 Billion Subsidy Plan For Clean Energy Demand
Tokyo is preparing to redirect industrial investment toward clean electricity at scale. The Japanese government plans to allocate 210 billion yen, equivalent to $1.34 billion, in subsidies to support companies that rely entirely on decarbonised power, aiming to stimulate renewable energy demand while anchoring new economic activity in regional areas. The initiative, announced late Monday...
Gas prices fall to four-year lows as millions embark on holiday road trips
Holiday road-trippers are feeling some relief at the pump this year. The average price of unleaded gasoline in the U.S. has been below $3 a gallon for most of the month — the lowest level since 2021, according to AAA. The association said it’s shaping up to be the cheapest December for drivers filling up their tanks going back to the...
Report: Illinois is 5 years away from an energy shortage, higher bills
A new report says Illinois is facing an energy shortage within the next five years, as artificial intelligence datacenters demand more electricity, which could lead to higher utility bills for state residents. The 2025 Resource Adequacy Study from the Illinois Power Agency, the Illinois Commerce Commission, and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency evaluated whether the state’s power...
Trump Suspends Major Offshore Wind Projects for Security Reasons
Large-scale offshore wind projects are being paused due to national security concerns, the Interior Department announced Monday. The pauses affect Vineyard Wind 1, Revolution Wind, Commercial, Sunrise Wind, and Empire Wind 1. The Trump administration has targeted offshore wind projects over the last year, delaying or canceling some of them in a nod to shifts...
US virtual power plant programmes advance with new partnerships and investment
Distributed energy resources (DERs) are emerging as potential solutions for consumers seeking independence and relief from rising energy costs. DERs, including residential energy storage systems, rooftop solar panels, microgrids, and small wind turbines, produce, store, or regulate electricity locally to assist the main grid or function independently, offering enhanced reliability and efficiency while potentially reducing...









