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6 days ago | 
climate.news | Lance Johnson |Belle Carter |Kevin Hughes |Willow Tohi
A new term called “climate anxiety” has been invented, depicting the hysteria that now plagues a young generation, who have been subconsciously brainwashed to believe that the world is ending because of climate change. A Yale study surveyed individuals across the US. Key points from the survey:63.3% of U.S. adults are worried about global warming, according to a Yale study. Climate anxiety is concentrated in large metropolitan areas and coastal communities.
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2 weeks ago | 
newenergyreport.com | Willow Tohi |Lance Johnson |Ramon Tomey |Kevin Hughes
President Donald Trump directed the DOJ to investigate and block state and local climate laws (e.g., “climate superfund” laws in NY and Vermont) that he views as unconstitutional or burdensome to the energy sector. Environmental groups and legal experts condemned the order as unconstitutional, accusing it of favoring polluters over public health. Fossil fuel groups praised it for protecting energy affordability.
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3 weeks ago | 
newenergyreport.com | Lance Johnson |Ramon Tomey |Willow Tohi |Kevin Hughes
Texas oil production surpassed 2 billion barrels for the first time in 2025, reaching 2,003,844,281 barrels. Natural gas production hit a record 12.62 trillion cubic feet. The state issued 665 original drilling permits in February 2025, with a strong focus on new oil and gas wells. Texas’ oil and gas industry continues to drive economic growth, with tax revenues supporting education, infrastructure and healthcare.
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1 month ago | 
newenergyreport.com | Willow Tohi |Ramon Tomey |Kevin Hughes |Belle Carter
President Donald Trump announced a sweeping directive on March 18 to boost domestic coal production, labeling it as “BEAUTIFUL, CLEAN COAL.” This move aims to strengthen America’s energy independence, reverse Biden-era policies and prioritize coal and fossil fuels as key components of a diversified energy strategy. The initiative emphasizes coal’s historical role in providing affordable, reliable electricity and grid stability.
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1 month ago | 
womenshealth.news | Laura Harris |Belle Carter |Lance Johnson |Kevin Hughes
Over half of adults and a third of children globally will be overweight or obese by 2050 if current trends persist, a Lancet study predicts. Obesity rates have surged since 1990, with 2.11 billion adults and 493 million young people currently affected. The U.S. faces severe obesity challenges, with Southern states like Mississippi and Texas being hotspots. Childhood obesity has more than doubled since 1990, with one in three children projected to be overweight or obese by 2050.
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1 month ago | 
climate.news | Willow Tohi |Belle Carter |Lance Johnson |Kevin Hughes
Nations worldwide are rejecting stringent climate mandates, which are perceived as obstacles to economic growth, drivers of high energy costs and threats to personal freedoms. This backlash against the “green transition” is fueled by populist movements and conservative leaders who prioritize affordability, practicality and national sovereignty over ideological agendas. The return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency in 2025 has significantly impacted international climate policy.
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1 month ago | 
climate.news | Willow Tohi |Lance Johnson |Kevin Hughes |Arsenio Toledo
Nicole Shanahan and former President Donald Trump have demanded answers about chemical spraying in American skies, reigniting a debate over the ethics and secrecy surrounding geoengineering programs. Shanahan’s social media post highlighted visible trails in the sky, questioning whether they were natural contrails or artificial clouds created by chemical spraying, and called for a referendum with full disclosures.
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1 month ago | 
climate.news | Willow Tohi |Lance Johnson |Kevin Hughes |Arsenio Toledo
Germany’s election marks a shift away from ambitious climate policies, with Friedrich Merz, leader of the CDU, poised to become the new chancellor and prioritize economic growth over environmental goals. This election is part of a broader trend across the Western world, with voters rejecting progressive climate policies in favor of economic pragmatism, leading to the ousting of green-championing incumbents in several countries.
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1 month ago | 
climate.news | Willow Tohi |Lance Johnson |Kevin Hughes |Arsenio Toledo
House Republican leadership has unveiled a list of 10 Biden-era climate and energy regulations to overturn using the Congressional Review Act (CRA). The California Clean Air Act Waiver, allowing stricter vehicle emissions standards, is a primary target, criticized for increasing vehicle prices and complicating manufacturing. Republicans argue that the Biden administration’s climate policies are based on flawed science and prioritize ideological goals over practical solutions.
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2 months ago | 
climate.news | Lance Johnson |Willow Tohi |Kevin Hughes |Arsenio Toledo
In a dramatic display of public opposition, hundreds of residents packed the Southeast Technical College auditorium on January 15, 2025, to voice their concerns against a $9 billion carbon dioxide pipeline proposed by Summit Carbon Solutions. The pipeline, spanning 2,500 miles across five states, including eastern South Dakota, aims to capture CO2 from 57 ethanol plants and transport it to North Dakota for underground storage.
