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Takeaways from AP’s story on Alabama’s ecologically important Mobile-Tensaw Delta and its watershed
Alabama’s Mobile-Tensaw Delta, rich in biodiversity, faces threats from development and climate change, sparking conservation efforts.
Exxon Mobil reports 59 layoffs to Texas agency post-Pioneer acquisition
Exxon Mobil issued layoff notices to 59 employees following its $60 billion acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources.
Texas launches new investigation into Houston’s power utility following deadly outages after Beryl
Texas' attorney general investigates CenterPoint Energy for alleged fraud and waste after Hurricane Beryl's power outages.
US utilities poised to ride data center demand wave in second half
U.S. electric utilities are optimistic about sales growth, driven by data center demand fueled by the AI boom, with significant supply deals boosting...
Chevron delivers industry first in ultra-high pressure oil field
Chevron has achieved a technological breakthrough, producing first oil from Gulf of Mexico field under extreme subsea pressures
Musk embraces Trump and scorns subsidies. But Tesla still lobbies for US benefits
Tesla CEO Elon Musk continues to lobby US governments for benefits, while embracing Trump despite his "end the electric vehicle" mandate
NY eco activists turn up heat on Citi over polluting investments
Investment bank Citi has been accused of fuelling the climate crisis
Tesla stops taking orders for cheapest Cybertruck, offers $100,000 version now
Tesla's $100k Cybertruck available for immediate order and delivery, according to Tesla website, though demand is lower than predicted
Hawaiian Electric raises going concern doubts over wildfire settlement financing
The company said it was working closely with financial advisers to develop a plan for their settlement contribution.
Chinese robotaxi firm WeRide eyes up to $5 billion valuation in US IPO
WeRide is offering 6.45 million American depositary shares at a price range of $15.50 and $18.50 per share.
