Judge: Resumption of US coal sales by Trump needs review
A federal judge says the Trump administration failed to consider the environmental effects of its decision to resume coal sales from federal lands, but stopped short of halting future sales.
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State defends South Dakota pipeline protest legislation
South Dakota's governor and attorney general are asking a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit challenging a new law that aims to prevent disruptive demonstrations against the Keystone XL pipeline if it's built.
Global stocks modestly higher in quiet holiday trading
Asian stock indexes were mostly moderately higher in quiet holiday trading on Good Friday as some markets were closed.
Asian stocks rise in quiet holiday trading
U.S. stock indexes moved mostly lower in early trading Thursday as investors weighed the latest batch of company earnings.
Ex-EPA chief Pruitt registers as energy lobbyist in Indiana
Former EPA chief Scott Pruitt has registered as an energy lobbyist in Indiana as fossil fuels interests there are fighting the proposed closure of several coal-fired power plants.
Americans' energy use surges despite climate change concern
Surging use of climate-changing fossil fuels has driven Americans' energy consumption to a record high.
Missouri House backs landowners fighting wind energy line
The Missouri House passed legislation Thursday that could effectively block one of the nation's largest wind energy projects by prohibiting its developers from using eminent domain to run a high-voltage power line across the Midwest.
Brazil announces pre-salt oil auction set at $26.9 billion
Brazil's federal government says it expects to raise $26.9 billion in signing bonuses auctioning off oil fields estimated to contain more than 5 billion barrels.
New Mexico panel surprises Facebook with $39M utility bill
A powerful New Mexico regulatory authority is requiring the state's largest utility to bill Facebook $39 million for a new transmission line construction.
Oil prices inch up on signs of tightening global supply
Brent crude futures settled at $71.97 a barrel, up 35 cents from their last close and near Wednesday's five-month high of $72.27.
Shortages hit Cuba, raising fears of new economic crisis
Just after 8 a.m., Pura Castell got in line behind about 100 other people waiting for a chance to buy frozen chicken legs.
Appeals court weighs Trump permit for Keystone XL pipeline
U.S. Justice Department attorneys want an appeals court to let construction proceed on the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada.
Markets Right Now: Stocks end holiday-shortened week higher
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Global stocks subdued as investors eye earnings, data
Asian stocks fell Thursday after Wall Street declined despite encouraging Chinese economic data.
Elizabeth Warren's green mistake
A step back toward the anti-drilling Obama era may cause the energy industry to cut jobs, lower investment in energy and reduce our GDP.
Asian stocks sink after Wall Street declines
Major U.S. stock indexes fell in morning trading Wednesday as losses by health care companies outweighed gains elsewhere in the market.
Michigan governor open to allowing Great Lakes oil tunnel
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Wednesday that she's open to allowing construction of an oil transport tunnel beneath the channel where Lakes Huron and Michigan meet, despite previously halting work on a tunnel plan developed by her predecessor.
Portuguese gas stations run dry amid truckers' strike
Gas stations across Portugal are running dry amid a truckers' strike over pay and working conditions.
Oil settles lower as US inventories disappoint market
Brent crude rallied to its highest level this year early in the session.
World market mostly rise on encouraging Chinese growth data
Major share benchmarks were mixed in Asia on Wednesday after China announced its economy grew at a better than expected 6.4% annual pace in the last quarter.