Public prosecution ‘a great model’ for future suits against polluters.
An International Space Station instrument looks for dust, finds methane vent in the Permian Basin.
The poor would likely bear the costs of energy transition, but benefit from cleaner air and less warming.
Shapiro and Fetterman defeat pro-drilling candidates, but their policies on key issues remain uncertain.
Some races with moderate Democrats backed by oil money running against progressives remain too close to call.
The state faces devastating effects from climate change but voted against taking action.
The state’s majority Democrat Legislature has yet to fully fund enforcement of recently strengthened regulations.
Pennsylvania’s far-right gubernatorial candidate has vowed to expand oil and gas production and roll back regulations.
As the state’s top prosecutor, gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro promised Dimock residents justice for years of water pollution. Resolution has yet to come.
Republicans are seen as friends of oil and gas, but donations to powerful Democrats say they are, too.
Voter suppression blocks calls by Texans of color for regulation and climate action.
The Democratic and Republican hopefuls diverge on most issues, though not on support of fracking.
New Mexico’s oilfield jobs are legendary, but comparatively rare.
The state’s fossil fuel industry spends millions more backing midterm candidates.
Activists predict relying on state implementation will cause ‘a comprehensive total failure.’
The state’s powerful oil and gas industry wields influence in ways that could blunt the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Building and construction trade unions would benefit from industrial green policy, but critics warn of fossil fuel subsidies.
Biden’s methane reduction plan relies on historically weak enforcement.
Texas, New Mexico, Pennsylvania and California, among others, will drive its success or failure.
Oil and gas money papers the state with industry messages.