Energy
‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ Isn’t Slowing Hikes To Your Electricity Bill
ByAlan Ohnsman,
Forbes Staff
This week’s Current Climate newsletter also looks at Tesla’s self-driving legal woes and a new development approach for California's costly high-speed rail project.
Nuclear Waste To AI Fuel: US Startup Turning Radioactive Trash To Gold
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E.U.’s $250 Billion-A-Year U.S. Energy Buying Pledge Doesn’t Stack Up
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Oil Slumps By Over 2% On U.S. Trade Threats, Demand Concerns
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Is The Energy Transition Unraveling—Part 1
Energy-related exports exhibit a two-way race between U.S. and China. The discrepancy may have geopolitical repercussions that disadvantage the U.S.
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Why Environmentalists Want To Take Europe’s Dam Removal Day Global
Dams cause harm all over the world. They destroy habitats, disrupt rain patterns, worsen water scarcity and cause mass death. A holiday celebrates undoing this damage.
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Energy Transition Begins At Home, Says Norwegian Climate Startup Boss
Jonas Helmikstøl, CEO of Starflow, says his digital platform will make it “super obvious” to use clean energy because sustainability solutions need not be a compromise.
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Moon Mining May Solve The EU’s Energy Resource Problems—But Not Today
Faltering energy security and unstable rare earths supply chains have prompted Europe to think creatively about securing its energy and strategic mineral supply.
ByAriel Cohen,
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Billionaire Trump Donor Paulson Scores Windfall Thanks To Government’s Investment In Trilogy Metals
One of Donald Trump’s earliest supporters on Wall Street owns a stake in the tiny mining business that tripled overnight on news of the government’s investment.
ByHank Tucker,
Forbes Staff
Will The Trump Justice Department Create New Merger Guidelines?
Will the US Government continue to follow traditional merger law or will it attempt to be more aggressive, as many Democrats demand?
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Nigeria’s Mini-Grids Trigger A $7.8 Billion Clean Energy Wave Globally
Nigeria’s $3.2 million solar mini-grid pilot is sparking a $7.8 billion clean energy revolution across emerging markets, creating jobs and cutting carbon emissions.
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Tax Credits Are Gone But Cheaper EVs Are Coming
This week’s Current Climate newsletter also looks at using virtual power plants to curb blackouts and Jane Goodall’s call to action on protecting the natural environment.
ByAlan Ohnsman,
Forbes Staff
How This Innovative Strategy Turned Around A Troubled Industry
Catch shares already led the most dramatic ‘business turnaround story’ you’ve never heard of — American fisheries.
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Texas Natural Gas Delivery System Expands Amid Rising Demand
An expansion of a northeast Texas gas storage hub promises to add flexibility and reliability to the state's natural gas delivery system amid rising demand.
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This Billionaire Built A $50 Million Golf Course So His Wife Had A Place To ‘Swing Like An Idiot’
Forget the fancy Ferraris and precious Picassos. Instead, new Forbes 400 member David D. Halbert chose the ultimate flex: convincing Tom Fazio to build him a “no-budget” 18-hole golf course in Texas.
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Chevron Refinery Fire Threatens California’s Fragile Fuel Supply
A major fire at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery threatens California’s gasoline supply, exposing the state’s fuel vulnerabilities and likely driving pump prices higher.
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FIFA, Formula 1, ICC Under Fire For Aramco Sponsorships
Aramco is spending billions of dollars on sports sponsorships with FIFA, Formula 1, Concacaf and international cricket that buy it goodwill and visibility.
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Jane Goodall’s Science Legacy: Studying Chimps, Understanding Humans
Obituary honoring Jane Goodall, whose pioneering chimpanzee research transformed science and revealed deep connections to human behavior, culture, and innovation.
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The Top-Performing Energy Stocks Of Q3 2025
Energy stocks rallied in Q3 2025, with refiners posting nearly 20% gains and tankers surging over 40%. Here’s a breakdown of the quarter’s top performers.
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Climate Lawsuits Face A Key Inflection Point In Maryland High Court
The Maryland Supreme Court will hear an appeal on Monday which will ultimately decide the fate of climate lawsuits in the Old Line State.
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Russia’s Fuel Crisis Deepens As Kremlin Warns Gas Station Owners
Soaring fuel prices and refinery shutdowns leave pumps empty across Russia, with the Kremlin warning gas station owners not to raise prices.
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