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Gas prices around the US are about $4.50. In Texas, it’s below $4. Why? Nothing to do with oil. It’s state gas prices and transportation. Eliminating the gas tax could save consumers hundreds of dollars a year.

The IEA says annual investment in nuclear power has reached $80 billion. This happens just as oil and natural gas shipments are in trouble. Good timing.

100°F heat in the UK and France has topped all-time records. Unlike the US, most of Europe has no air conditioning. The heatwave has turned deadly.

Because of the great demand for electricity and powerful utilities, DC electricity prices have increased by double digits in the last year.

New data from Inside Climate News shows that pollution in the Potomac River affects the drinking water for five million people in the Washington area

California is the only state with a gas price above $6, according to the AAA. One reason is gas taxes. Another is transportation cost. However, oil prices remain the main reason by far.

Beef prices are up, largely because of global warming. Feed comes from grain harvests in the central part of the country in states like Iowa and Nebraska. Drought has hurt production. Scientists blame the multi-year drought on global warming. As beef cattle farmers pass prices on to restaurants, some cannot pass those on to customers….

Coal use rose faster than expected, according to the new IEA annual report on global energy. The use of coal means green energy will play a smaller role in electricity production. It had been hoped that solar and wind energy would grow faster.

Two new studies show that explosions in Iran spread toxic fumes over much of the nation. They have spread widely enough to cover an area as large as New Mexico.

New studies show that actions by the Trump administration (mostly driven by the Federal Aviation Administration) have blocked as many as 130 planned projects, which would involve an investment of $50 billion and could create 150,000 jobs.

The luxury home markets in Tampa, Palm Beach, and Miami are booming when compared to almost any other cities in the US. The fact that most property prices are dropping because of hurricanes and high home insurance rates. The reason appears to be the huge gains many people have made from the stock market

PricewaterhouseCoopers reports that data centers in space could be a $2 trillion business in 2040. The reason is that satellite launch costs have dropped because of SpaceX. And, AI data centers on the ground face a negative political environment and a lack of electricity.

Temperatures in some parts of Europe are 95°F. That is about 20 degrees above the average for this period. Most people and nations are unprepared. Air conditioning is rare, and so are the preparations for something so radically different from the norm. However, it is a sign of summer weather in Europe that has become…

The Tesla Model Y sold over 300,000 units in the US, which makes it the best-selling EV in the country. Why? It is inexpensive compared to most EVs. EV prices have been a barrier to adoption. Americans love EVs, and this is Tesla’s version.

iSeeCars reports that the average bill for a person who drives a gas-powered car went up by $706 in the first four months of the year. Imagine what that will be for all of 2026. (For some pick-ups and SUVs, the first four months’ number was over $1,400)

According to the S&P Case-Shiller home price index, real estate prices in Tampa continue to fall, while prices across the US are rising. Are hurricanes and their effect on home prices and insurance the reason? Case-Shiller doesn’t say

According to the new JD Power EV study, “Notably, nearly all owners of new BEVs (96%) say they would consider purchasing or leasing another BEV for their next vehicle.” That’s the highest level since the survey started in 2021.

At the start of the war with Iran, big oil companies were happy to produce crude and make a fortune on high prices. Exploraion is expesive. However, a long period of low supply has made exploration a good bet again, particularly for shale producers.

UC Berkeley has put together a list of what makes green homes the greenest. It may be expensive to replace some already-built-in items, but solar can be less expensive than oil.

Drought is so severe in New Mexico that it has announced a statewide emergency as the risk of large fires jumps