Wyoming Embraces Advanced Nuclear as Reactor License Approved
Terra Power CEO Chris Levesque joined the Bill Gates-backed firm after years working in the legacy nuclear power industry which he says was slow to innovate.
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UAE Leaves OPEC to Prioritize National Strategic Goals
The United Arab Emirates' decision to leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries(OPEC) and the wider OPEC+ alliance on May 1, 2026, "reflects a policy-driven evolution aligned with long-term market fundamentals," Suhail al-Mazrouei, the Emirati energy minister, said on X.
How Extreme Heat and Cold Impact EV Range
An electric vehicle charges at an EVgo electric charger in Monrovia, Calif. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Electric vehicle batteries are a lot like people, in one important respect: They're most comfortable in temperatures around 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
Passenger Rail Ridership Surges as Gas Prices Rise
Passenger railroads see a sharp jump in ridership as gas prices climb Travelers board an Acela train at Union Station in Washington, D.C. in November, 2024. Amtrak reported a 5% increase in ridership in March compared to the year before.
Belgium moves to nationalize its nuclear power plants
The Belgian government signed on Thursday a Letter of Intent to acquire Electrabel's (ENGIE) entire nuclear operations in the country. Such a move would reverse the phase-out of nuclear energy legislation adopted in the early 2000s amid safety concerns.
Could the EU Introduce a Windfall Tax on Oil Companies?
The dramatic rise in energy prices in the wake of the Iran war has led to calls for the European Union to introduce a so-called windfall tax on oil and gas companies, to use some of their profits to help governments fund relief schemes.
Controversial pipeline deal risks Bosnia's EU bid
The Southern Interconnection pipeline, designed to connect Bosnia-Herzegovina to a liquefied natural gas terminal in neighboring Croatia, could scupper Bosnian aspirations to join the European Union. The project is strategically important for the country, as it would reduce Bosnia's dependence on Russian gas.
Can Santa Marta Spur a Global Fossil-Fuel Exit?
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro, Colombia's Environment Minister Irene Vélez Torres and Dutch Minister of Climate and Green Growth Stientje van Veldhoven attend the International Conference on the Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia, on April 28, 2026.
UAE Withdraws from OPEC Amid Energy Shock
April 28, 2026 The United Arab Emirates is withdrawing from the OPEC and OPEC+ oil cartels as the Iran war drives a historic energy shock and rattles the global economy.
Can Bypasses Break the Strait of Hormuz’s Oil Grip?
Four decades ago, the Strait of Hormuz revealed its deadly vulnerability to the global oil market. During the 1980 to 1988 Iran-Iraq war, both sides repeatedly targeted oil tankers in the strait, turning one of the world’s most vital crude arteries into a floating battlefield.
Rising Fertilizer and Fuel Costs Threaten Mississippi Farms
Sledge Taylor, 73, walks his corn fields just outside Como, Miss. on Friday, April 17, 2026. The corn stalks are currently between vegetative stages known as V3 and V5, normally when Taylor would be applying nitrogen fertilizer. But he said he may not do it this year because of the cost of fertilizer.
Germany cuts fuel tax by €0.17 per litre
Published April 24, 2026 last updated April 24, 2026 People in Germany could see gas prices fall next week after lawmakers approved a bill to lower the fuel tax by €0.17 per liter. Follow DW for these stories and more.