The Australian government said on Wednesday it would invest A$1.1 billion ($735 million) in the development of a low-carbon fuels industry, a move welcomed by farm groups, who hope it will boost demand for biofuel feedstocks like canola and sugarcane. The money, to be released over 10 years from 2028, is intended to stimulate private...
CRES National Poll: Republican Voters Continue to Support Clean Energy
Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) released a national survey showing Republicans, Republican-leaning Independents and true Independents’ support of clean energy, federal incentives to expand clean energy development, onshoring energy production and an all-of-the-above energy approach. “Clean energy, its expansion and an all-of-the-above energy approach all polled very highly with right-leaning likely voters,” said Heather Reams, CRES...
Conservatives voice support for permitting reform
Recently, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) and U.S. Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) introduced the bipartisan Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act. Organizations, officials and a wide variety of industry leaders from across the country have voiced their support for the legislation that will create certainty in the permitting process...
Oil gains as market weighs Russia supply risk, US rate decision
Oil prices rose on Tuesday as markets weighed a potential disruption of supplies from Russia due to Ukrainian drone attacks on its ports and refineries as well as the prospect of a U.S. central bank interest rate cut. Brent crude futures were up 67 cents, or 1%, to $68.11 a barrel at 1318 GMT, while...
Sweeping California climate bills heading to Newsom’s desk
California state lawmakers gave their stamp of approval over the weekend to a slate of sweeping energy and climate-related bills, which will now head to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) desk. The package’s six bills — some of which passed with bipartisan support in an extended session on Saturday — marked a last-minute victory for Newsom, who negotiated the...
Low-Cost Catalyst Converts CO2 Emissions into Feedstock
A team of Canadian researchers has developed a low-cost catalyst that could help manufacturers convert industrial carbon emissions into valuable chemical feedstocks—without relying on expensive precious metals. The innovation, led by Dr. Drew Higgins at McMaster University, combines nickel-zinc carbide particles with nickel-nitrogen-carbon compounds. Higgins explains: “The types of materials that we’re looking at are relatively new, so...
UK and US unveil nuclear energy deal ahead of Trump visit
The UK and US are set to sign an agreement focused on accelerating the development of nuclear power. The agreement aims to generate thousands of jobs and strengthen Britain’s energy security. It is expected to be signed off during US President Donald Trump’s state visit this week, with both sides hoping it will unlock billions...
Reforestation Boosts Crop Yields, Georgia Tech Study Shows
New research from Georgia Tech has found that large-scale forest expansion can drive agricultural productivity—instead of reducing it. The study, published in Land Economics, analyzed one of India’s largest reforestation efforts in Rajasthan and found that crop yields rose by 24% over a 7 to 14-year period following tree planting. The key mechanisms? Increased activity from natural pollinators and...
Indian Point owner floats restart of shuttered nuclear reactors
Five years after Indian Point started shutting down, the company charged with dismantling the nuclear plant says it could still be restarted — at an estimated cost of $10 billion. “I’m getting so many people asking me from New York if this is possible,” said Holtec International President Kelly Trice. “The answer is yes.” Reviving...
US eyes stronger energy ties with Greece, says interior secretary
The United States wants to expand its energy ties with Greece, U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said during a visit to Athens on Thursday, as the Trump administration works to further reduce Russia’s oil and gas supplies to Europe. Burgum has been in Europe this week aiming to seal energy supply deals, which the U.S. hopes will...









