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The effect the Supreme Court's climate decision may have

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Environment Protection Agency does not have the authority to mandate carbon emissions reductions from existing power plants.

The effect the Supreme Court's climate decision may have

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Nuclear power is gaining support after years of decline. But old hurdles remain

The Three Mile Island nuclear power plant shut down in 2019. Exelon Generation blamed the closure on a lack of state subsidies. Such subsidies are growing amid concerns that such closures abet climate change. Matt Rourke/AP hide caption

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Nuclear power is gaining support after years of decline. But old hurdles remain

Investment from the government and private sector are changing the trajectory of the aging U.S. nuclear fleet and spurring development of new nuclear technology.

War in Ukraine is driving demand for Africa's natural gas. That's controversial

Soldiers patrol near the TotalEnergies complex in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. Last year the insurgency caused TotalEnergies to put onshore operations on hold. But Italy's ENI and ExxonMobil are moving ahead with a new floating LNG ship offshore. It plans to deliver its first LNG later this year. Simon Wohlfahrt/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Climate

War in Ukraine is driving demand for Africa's natural gas. That's controversial

The African natural gas industry is booming as Europe looks to replace Russian supplies. But some worry new African gas projects don't make financial sense in a warming world.

Africa

How gas projects in Africa could affect the continent's future

The scramble for gas after the Ukraine war means a push for new gas projects across Africa. Some worry these projects don't make sense. And they could worsen climate change for the continent.

How gas projects in Africa could affect the continent's future

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Biden announced a $600 billion global infrastructure program to counter China's clout

President Biden appears with other G7 leaders on Sunday, as a summit at Elmau Castle in the German Alps gets underway. Biden announced a $200 billion U.S. investment as part of a global infrastructure project by major democracies to counter China's investments in developing countries. JONATHAN ERNST/POOL/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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World

Biden announced a $600 billion global infrastructure program to counter China's clout

A decade after China's global infrastructure program started, the U.S., G7 countries and private capital will invest in clean energy, technology and other projects in developing countries.

National

Encore: Keystone XL Pipeline gets renewed interest, but the company has moved on

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In response to calls for a global boycott of Russian oil, some say the U.S. should revive the Keystone XL Pipeline, but the company is selling assets. (Story first aired on ATC on March 17, 2022.)

Encore: Keystone XL Pipeline gets renewed interest, but the company has moved on

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Biden wants a gas tax holiday. Some economists say that's a bad idea

President Biden pitched a three-month break on the federal fuel tax to help American drivers face the highest inflation in four decades, but critics said the proposal is unlikely to work. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

Biden wants a gas tax holiday. Some economists say that's a bad idea

Biden wants Congress to give people a break on the federal gas tax for the summer. But economists say that won't translate into big savings at the pump — and could hurt efforts to curb inflation.

Biden is under pressure on gas prices. So he's putting pressure on oil companies

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Biden is under pressure on gas prices. So he's putting pressure on oil companies

President Biden says he wants the biggest refiners to do more to increase gasoline supply and lower prices. He says he's ready to use emergency powers to boost capacity — but he didn't give details.

Energy secretary talks U.S. plan to boost solar production

The Biden administration announced actions this week that could triple solar manufacturing by 2024. NPR's Cheryl W. Thompson speaks with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the plan.

Energy secretary talks U.S. plan to boost solar production

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With Gas Prices Still Soaring, Electric Cars Meet A Moment

Ford F-150 Lightning pickup trucks sit on the production line at the Ford Rouge Electric Vehicle Center on April 26, 2022 in Dearborn, Michigan. Bill Pugliano/Getty Images hide caption

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With Gas Prices Still Soaring, Electric Cars Meet A Moment

There have never been more options for drivers who want an electric car. But the demand — fueled by high gas prices — is almost over-powering, and supply chain constraints aren't helping.

With Gas Prices Still Soaring, Electric Cars Meet A Moment

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DeLorean is back (to the future) with an electric car, and some caveats

The DeLorean Motor Company released images and specs of its forthcoming electric vehicle on its website this week. DeLorean Motor Company/Screenshot by NPR hide caption

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DeLorean is back (to the future) with an electric car, and some caveats

The DeLorean Motor Company — the latest corporate iteration of the brand and not the creator behind the iconic 1980s model — is previewing an electric vehicle that will debut at a car show in August.