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Video: How the US fell in love with fossil gas — and LNG
Climate Town explains the problematic rise of U.S. fossil gas in a video produced in partnership with Canary Media.
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Fossil fuels
Fossil fuels
The battle to block Duke Energy’s new gas plant
In North Carolina, community members and advocates see a path — however narrow — to defeating a proposed gas plant that would threaten state climate goals.
By Elizabeth Ouzts .
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Carbon-free buildings
Homes need to electrify. New building codes will make that harder
A nonprofit group that sets U.S. building codes has nixed rules to make new homes ready for EVs and heat pumps. Climate advocates blame fossil gas lobbyists.By Jeff St. John .
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Fossil fuels
Chart: Methane emissions are a problem. Where do they come from?
The U.S. is the second-biggest emitter of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Oil and gas production is responsible for most of the emissions.By Dan McCarthy .
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Electrification
Data centers, bitcoin and EVs send utilities scrambling for more power
U.S. energy use has been flat, but bitcoin, data centers and EVs are fueling a spike and threatening climate goals. -
Utilities
Minnesota utility’s plan for getting off gas isn’t enough, critics say
CenterPoint Energy’s "innovation plans" won’t put the state on track to achieve its goal of net-zero carbon emissions by midcentury.By Frank Jossi .
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Liquefied natural gas
How safe are LNG terminals? Nearby communities have no way of knowing
As more liquefied natural gas terminals are built along the U.S. Gulf Coast, residents say a lack of transparency leaves them unsure about the safety hazards. -
Liquefied natural gas
One big downside of LNG exports: Price swings for US gas consumers
The global gas trade has brought new volatility home to domestic markets — a factor the White House is considering as it reassesses the LNG buildout.By Julian Spector .
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Liquefied natural gas
Scenes from the South Texas LNG export fight
Take an in-depth look at Canary's visit to the Texas Gulf Coast, where major liquefied natural gas projects are progressing — and activists are working to oppose them.By Maria Gallucci .
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Liquefied natural gas
Inside the fight to stop LNG export projects in South Texas
Construction on the giant Rio Grande LNG export terminal has started, and plans for more LNG infrastructure are underway. Local leaders are rallying to stop the projects anyway.By Maria Gallucci .
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Clean energy
Chart: Nearly all new US power plants built in 2024 will be clean energy
Renewables, batteries and nuclear will add up to 96% of all new power capacity constructed this year, per federal data.
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