Climate disasters cost U.S. farmers over $20 billion in 2024, yet most federal aid favors large commodity producers...
How Elon Musk could end fossil fuel subsidies

Elon Musk, alongside Vivek Ramaswamy, will lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under President-elect Donald Trump. Tasked with cutting $2 trillion in federal spending, DOGE may inadvertently target fossil fuel subsidies, a longstanding environmentalist concern. Federal handouts to the industry, valued at $18 billion to $757 billion annually depending on metrics, include tax breaks for drilling and resource depletion, which could yield billions in revenue if repealed. Critics argue that fossil fuel companies benefit more from lax environmental regulations, which DOGE is unlikely to address. While some hope DOGE might curb subsidies or ethanol fuel support, lobbying and political priorities may limit impact.
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) stresses that low-carbon farming is essential for Northern Ireland’s climate goals.
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The Trump administration shut down EPA environmental justice offices, laying off hundreds amid broader attacks on DEI efforts.
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With Gaza’s power infrastructure largely destroyed, solar energy has become a critical lifeline for residents.
Climate activists protested outside the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston, demanding transparency and accountability from industry leaders.
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U.S. metro areas are experiencing renewed population growth, primarily driven by immigration, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Despite the Trump administration’s opposition to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and its focus on fossil fuels, renewable energy investments remain strong due to high...
A $250M investment will help this lithium mine get up and running. That’s bad news for these tribes.
Lithium Americas has secured a $250 million investment to advance its lithium mine at Thacker Pass, Nevada, despite strong opposition from Indigenous tribes who consider the site