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    Global Oil Demand to Peak Next Year, BP Predicts

    Global Oil Demand to Peak Next Year, BP Predicts

    Oil and gas company BP’s Energy Outlook: 2024 Edition has predicted that peak global oil demand will occur next year, putting a stop to increasing carbon emissions as solar and wind continue to expand. The report focused on two main forecast scenarios — Current Trajectory and Net Zero — and predicted that oil consumption will […]

    AI Energy Demand Drives Google’s Emissions Up 48% in Five Years

    AI Energy Demand Drives Google’s Emissions Up 48% in Five Years

    Google’s goal of lowering its carbon footprint is in trouble as the technology company’s energy consumption has increased due to the amount of power needed for artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. According to the internet giant’s annual environmental report, its greenhouse gas emissions have increased by 13 percent in the past year, due mostly to […]

    Federal Judge Orders Biden Admin to Restart LNG Export Process

    Federal Judge Orders Biden Admin to Restart LNG Export Process

    A federal judge on Monday ordered the resumption of permits for new liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities by the Biden administration. This follows the government’s pause of the process to analyze how the exports affect climate change, national security and the economy. A federal judge in Louisiana ruled the administration could not delay consideration of […]

    Biden Admin Tightens Vehicle Mileage Standards in Effort to Bolster EVs and Fight Climate Change

    Biden Admin Tightens Vehicle Mileage Standards in Effort to Bolster EVs and Fight Climate Change

    The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) has tightened fuel mileage standards for vehicles in an effort to transform the country’s auto market into one dominated by more climate-friendly electric vehicles. The new standards set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will lower fuel costs by more than $23 billion while reducing pollution, […]