President Trump said the U.S. will get its first new oil refinery in 50 years with the help of investment from India’s Reliance Industries Ltd. “I am proud to announce …
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It has been a bumpy road for the electric vehicle market as declining federal support and plateauing public interest have eaten away at sales. But EV sellers could soon receive …
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Where to see the spectacular show of California desert wildflowers
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCalifornia’s deserts are bursting with color as strong wildflower displays sprout across the fields of Southern California. Death Valley National Park is treating visitors to what rangers are calling the …
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The number of days where extreme heat makes it too dangerously hot to walk the dog, sweep the porch and engage in other ordinary pursuits has doubled around the world …
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Nuclear power promised to fuel AI. Soaring costs and delays tell another story
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNuclear power is winning support from tech companies, utilities and governments seeking carbon-free, round-the-clock energy to fuel an artificial intelligence boom. In October, the Trump administration added fresh impetus — …
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Beyond Meat is changing its brand to just Beyond. The El Segundo maker of plant-based proteins that look and taste like meat changed its website and social channels last week …
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Nearly 60 gigawatts of U.S. clean power stalled, trade group finds
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA total of 59 gigawatts of U.S. clean energy projects are facing delays at a time when demand for power from AI data centers is surging, according to a trade …
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South Korean EV battery maker SK lays off 958 workers in Georgia
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe battery unit of SK Innovation Co. is laying off more than a third of the workforce at its plant in Georgia as the South Korean manufacturer navigates a slowdown …
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Earth is warming faster than previously estimated, new study shows
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPlanetary warming has significantly accelerated over the past 10 years, with temperatures rising at a higher rate since 2015 than in any previous decade on record, a new study showed. …
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Oil built the Persian Gulf. Desalinated water keeps it alive. War threatens both
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAs missiles and drones curtail energy production across the Persian Gulf, analysts warn that water, not oil, may be the resource most at risk in the energy-rich but arid region. …