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Donald Trump's call for 'energy dominance' is likely to run into real-world limits

Nov. 29, 2024 17:01 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is set to create a National Energy Council that he says will establish American “energy dominance” around the world as he seeks to boost U.S. oil and gas drilling and move away from President Joe Biden’s focus on climate change. ...

At UN climate talks, nations big and small get chance to bear witness to climate change

Nov. 13, 2024 18:06 PM EST

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — More than two dozen world leaders delivered remarks at the United Nations' annual climate conference Wednesday, with many hard-hit nations detailing their nations' firsthand experience with the catastrophic weather that has come with climate change. Leader...

Utilities complete transmission line linking Iowa and Wisconsin

Sep. 27, 2024 13:28 PM EDT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Construction work on a high-voltage transmission linking Iowa and Wisconsin has been completed and the line is fully operational, a group of utilities announced Friday. American Transmission Company, Dairyland Power Cooperative and ITC Midwest began work on the...

Treasury rule would expand tax credits for installing electric vehicle chargers

Sep. 18, 2024 14:47 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is moving to clarify how homeowners and businesses can receive lucrative tax credits for installing electric vehicle chargers. A rule proposed Wednesday by the Treasury Department would make credits worth up to $1,000 for individuals and...