Oil Surges Past $100 as Iran War Disrupts Supply Amid Strait Crisis
March 9, 2026
Oil tops $100 for first time in four years as Iran conflict halts 20% of global supply through Strait of Hormuz, pushing US gas to $3.48.
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Texas City Faces Imminent Water-Shortage Crisis Following Years of Mismanagement
March 8, 2026
Corpus Christi faces impending water depletion, risking jet fuel supply to Texas airports and oil exports from key ports.
A Rarely Employed Strategy Might Lead to Increased Drilling and Mining in Southern Utah’s Redrock Region
March 5, 2026
Utah lawmakers use an obscure law to challenge protections for Grand Staircase-Escalante, targeting conservation efforts.
Impact of the Iran Conflict on Your Utility Bills
March 5, 2026
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered a global energy crisis in 2022; experts now fear similar fallout from Iran conflict.
Small Texas School District Declines Tax Agreement with $6 Billion LNG Project
March 4, 2026
Point Isabel ISD rejected a tax break for a $5.7B LNG project, citing misalignment with community values and finances.
h3 Scientists, Engineers, and Legal Experts Criticize Political Assault on Judicial Scientific Reference Guide
March 3, 2026
Experts express concern over the removal of a climate science chapter from a key manual for judges, citing political bias.
Environmental Organizations Oppose Air Permit for Natural Gas Expansion at Atlanta Facility
March 3, 2026
Atlanta faces an air quality challenge as regulators approve natural gas expansion at Georgia Power’s Plant Bowen.
Potentially Historic Impact of Iran Conflict on Global Energy Markets
March 2, 2026
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is disrupting energy markets, risking severe oil impacts if the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.
Dow Urges Texas to Authorize Plastic Emissions from Seadrift Facility
March 2, 2026
Texas sued Dow’s plant over water pollution as Dow seeks to legalize plastic discharges into San Antonio Bay and Gulf.
EPA Eases Air Pollution Standards for Coal Plants Without Assessing Public Health Costs
February 28, 2026
EPA repeals 2024 air pollution standards, citing $670M savings, but experts criticize the focus on costs over health.
Cheniere Energy Gains $370 Million IRS Benefit by Classifying LNG as Alternative Fuel
February 27, 2026
Cheniere Energy claimed $370M in tax credits for LNG use, sparking criticism over its classification as an alternative fuel.
Environmental and Community Groups to Oppose Regulators’ Approval of Dominion Gas Plant
February 24, 2026
Three nonprofits are appealing Dominion Energy’s new gas plant approval under Virginia’s 2020 justice laws.