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Biden Bans Mining in Minnesota’s Iron Range as State Democrats Pass Bill Banning Coal, Oil & Gas

President Joe Biden has banned mining in Minnesota's Iron Range at the same time as the state's Democrat lawmakers have passed a bill banning the use of coal, oil, and gas. The historic legislation passed in the Minnesota House of Representatives on Thursday, despite the state being one of the…

Norway Bolsters Security of Vulnerable Undersea Cables after Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage

Norway is bolstering its security of undersea cables after the recent sabotage of the underwater Nord Stream pipeline system exposed critical vulnerabilities. The Norwegian government announced it is boosting security around vulnerable undersea fiber optic cables. The cables are vital to the country’s oil and gas production. Officials said the…

Questions Emerge over Biden’s Push to Install Electric Car Chargers at Gas Stations

A new report raises questions about President Joe Biden's push to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers in gas stations across America. A well-known independent newsletter on fuel prices and gas stations has expressed skepticism about the plan. The addition of many more EV charging stations to U.S. gas stations has…

Russia Cuts Off Gas to Italy after New PM Giorgia Meloni Declares Support for Ukraine

Russia has cut off the supply of gas to Italy after the European nation's new populist prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, declared her support for Ukraine. The Italian Center Right Party won big in the national elections last Sunday. The victory makes Meloni the first female leader in Italy’s history. On…

New York Joins California in Banning Gas-Powered Cars

New York State has announced that it will be joining California in banning the sale of gas-powered cars from 2035. New York's Democrat Governor Kathy Hochul made the announcement during a press conference. Hochul said that all new sales of cars, pickups, and SUVs in the state must be either…

East Timor Uses China as Bargaining Chip during Energy Negotiations with Australia

East Timor is using China as a bargaining chip in negotiations with Australia's government over the construction of a gas pipeline from the resource-heavy Timor Sea. The Southeast Asian nation's President Jose Ramas-Horta said his country would be happy to enlist China’s help to facilitate the development of the pipeline.…

Europeans Warned to Prepare for Cold, Dark Winter Due to ‘Unprecedented’ Energy Shortages

European families are being told to prepare for a looming cold and dark winter amid warnings of "unprecedented" energy shortages and power failures. Energy industry experts say the global energy crisis brings a foreseeable future that will be colder and darker. “There is an increased risk of a lack of…

Russia Halts Gas Flows to Europe, Germany Claims ‘No Cause for Alarm’ Yet

Russia has halted gas supplies to Europe via a key European supply route citing maintenance issues, according to reports. Some European countries have warned that the move by the Russian government is retaliation for backing Ukraine in the war. The news of the supply suspension has also sent prices on…

California to Ban Sale of New Gasoline-Powered Cars

The state of California will ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars, according to reports. The move was revealed in a report from the New York Times. In a major push to meet the Democrats' green agenda, the ban will take effect in 2035, too soon for many who doubt…

Russia Shuts Down All Gas Exports to Finland

Russia has shut down all gas exports to neighboring Finland after the Nordic country refused to pay for Russian gas supplies in roubles. The Russian government announced the cut-off on Saturday, just days after Finland announced it is applying to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). On Friday, the Russian…