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Nearly $32 million awarded for a large-scale solar project in Arkansas
Climate United, a national nonprofit coalition, announced Tuesday that the pre-construction financing would be awarded to Scenic Hill Solar for the project.
Tesla, Musk beat shareholder lawsuit over self-driving promises
A U.S. judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing Tesla and Musk of defrauding shareholders over self-driving technology claims.
US oil demand grew to highest seasonal level since 2019 in July, EIA data shows
U.S. oil demand hit a seasonal high in July, while production declined slightly, signaling a potential supply squeeze.
GM self-driving unit Cruise to pay $1.5 million fine over crash disclosure
General Motors' Cruise will pay a $1.5M fine for failing to report a 2023 pedestrian crash, per NHTSA settlement.
Cutting food waste would lower emissions, but so far only one state has done it
The difficulty of cutting food waste has spoiled several states’ attempts to ban it, and only one — Massachusetts — has actually succeeded.
As many US forests fail to recover from wildfires, replanting efforts face huge odds — and obstacles
As wildfires intensify, U.S. forests face a replanting crisis, with seed shortages and limited nursery capacity delaying recovery.
US FTC allows Chevron-Hess deal, bars John Hess from board
The FTC approved Chevron's $53 billion Hess acquisition, barring Hess's CEO from its board due to OPEC ties concerns.
US natural gas prices ease, power outages from Hurricane Helene reduce demand
A small output increase came as some drillers restarted their Gulf of Mexico production now that Hurricane Helene passed through the area.
US closes $1.52 billion loan to resurrect Michigan nuclear plant
The U.S. secured a $1.52 billion loan to restart Michigan’s Palisades nuclear plant, targeting a 2025 reopening.
US to unveil first of two decisions on more solar tariffs
U.S. may tariff solar panels from four Southeast Asian nations citing unfair subsidies, to support domestic solar manufacturing.
