Blue-state lobstermen say Biden’s ‘destructive’ green energy plans could cost their livelihood
New England lobstermen and fisheries experts are taking aim at the Biden administration’s recent moves to expand offshore wind energy projects, with green energy plans set aside from a possible change of administration in November. He claims to be in a “hurry” for “political proof”. The New England Fisheries Management Association (NEFSA), a fisheries advocacy […]
‘What Were You Hiding?’: Josh Hawley Confronts Biden Energy Sec Over ‘False Testimony’ On Stock Trades
Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley on Tuesday confronted Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm over previous testimony about her stock trades that was allegedly misleading. Granholm told Hawley in April 2023 that she did not own any individual stocks, but she corrected herself in June 2023, Fox News reported. Hawley asked her during a Senate […]
Surging US energy shares reflect robust growth, inflation worries – Investing.com
Louis Krauskopf NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. energy stocks are soaring as investors look to protect their portfolios from a worrying resurgence in inflation while benefiting from higher oil prices and a better-than-expected economy. The energy sector is up about 17% in 2024, roughly doubling the year-to-date return of the broader index. Its rally has […]
As energy prices soar, Biden administration jacks up costs to drill on public lands
Pipeline welder Lynn Bugsy Allen claims she’s barely surviving after Biden canceled the Keystone XL pipeline. The Biden administration on Friday finalized rules that would make it more expensive for oil and gas companies to drill on public lands, even as energy prices and inflation remain on the rise. The Department of the Interior announced […]
Three newcomers have brought extra edge and energy to Yankees
Three of the Yankees’ most important players this offseason had potential character red flags. Juan Soto was part of the Padres’ clubhouse, but he reportedly wasn’t as strong last season as the superstar-laden team struggled. Marcus Stroman is known to be polarizing wherever he goes, and in 2019, after the Yankees’ GM said Stroman wasn’t […]
How It Started… How It’s Going: Energy prices soar as Biden pursues green agenda
The Morning with Maria panel examines March core CPI, expected Fed rate cuts, and the overall market outlook. Energy prices have soared by more than a third since President Biden took office in 2021 as stubborn inflation continues to burden Americans. Gasoline and housing costs were the biggest contributors to the 0.4% increase in March, […]
GOP Senate hopeful looks to distance himself from link to Texas green energy firm
Republican Utah Senate candidate Trent Staggs has taken a tough stance against progressive ideas on environmental, social, and governance (also known as ESG) issues during his campaign. But some may argue that his past is against him, as he previously served on the board of an ESG-focused company trying to stop climate change. Stags — […]
‘Grave Threat’: Calls Mount For SCOTUS To Intervene In Key Climate Lawsuit Against Major Energy Companies
A number of current and former government officials, military veterans, and legal scholars are asking the Supreme Court to take up important climate change liability cases in Hawaii and remove them from the state’s jurisdiction. An organization led by former U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr, former military officials, a number of state attorneys general and […]
New England’s last coal plants set to shutter, ushering in era of green energy
New England’s last coal-fired power plant is scheduled to close within the next few years, making it the second region to phase out the energy source that has powered the U.S. economy for decades. Granite Shore Power, a New Hampshire-based power company, announced late last month that it had reached an agreement with federal regulators […]
Lizzo isn’t quitting music: ‘I quit giving negative energy attention’ | Lizzo
Lizzo released a statement last week that appeared to announce the musician’s intention to leave the entertainment industry. In a video posted to his Instagram on Tuesday, Lizzo said that saying “quit” meant surrendering to negative thoughts and not making or performing music. . “When I say quit, I mean I quit focusing on all […]