NYTIMES (David Gelles) - How Companies Have Abandoned Their Climate Goals and Let Themselves Off the Hook
Big business made big promises about saving the planet. Following through hasn’t been easy.
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Hill Nation Summit
The second annual Hill Nation Summit returns to Washington, D.C. this July 15, 2026. In the true bipartisan spirit of its host partners, The Hill and NewsNation, this is a Summit where both sides come to be reasonable, in a series of back-to-back news making conversations. This year's agenda will focus on policy and economic issues driven by a midterm environment, expiring legislation, and technological disruption. Join us as we dig into the following questions and themes, and ask our powerful speakers just exactly how they plan to fix America. What are the candidates saying about the following policy issues? How soon can we get to economic certainty? Based on likely budget debates, the expiration of key tax/health provisions, and the…
JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - NY AG James sues Trump administration over $1 billion deal to stop offshore wind project
New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit argues that the agreement to end the offshore wind project will harm the plaintiff states' economies, their energy grids and the states' climate goals.
AXIOS (Amy Harder) - AI's power demands give carbon capture a new push
Technology that captures carbon emissions from power plants may finally get a breakthrough as deep-pocketed tech companies try to meet climate goals while powering the AI race. Why it matters: It could help make natural gas electricity cleaner, but it's long been too expensive. The AI boom could change that. Driving the news: At least five projects under consideration across the U.S. would capture carbon dioxide emissions from natural gas plants connected to data centers, according to company statements, news coverage and independent reports. - This includes Google's publicly touted project in Illinois, another one Google is reportedly behind in Nebraska, projects by ExxonMobil and Chevron and another by Meta that has the option to…
AXIOS (Amy Harder) - Exclusive: JPMorgan strikes carbon removal deal that doubles as wildfire prevention
JPMorganChase has inked a deal with a startup to remove carbon from the air — a step that could also prevent wildfires, Axios has learned. Why it matters: The purchase signals that the carbon removal industry is pushing ahead despite policy setbacks — and highlights how near-term benefits can help drive deals. Driving the news: Graphyte, a carbon removal company founded in 2023, will supply 60,000 tons of removal credits over 10 years from an existing Arkansas project and a planned facility in Arizona enabled by the deal. - Financial terms weren't disclosed. The big picture: Carbon removal — which pulls CO₂ from the atmosphere — is seen as critical to meeting climate goals. - But the market is still in its early stages and has…
JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - After years of anti-fossil fuel policies, Colorado’s Boulder unlikely to achieve its climate goals
Boulder, Colorado is suing oil companies for climate change and setting aggressive emission-reductions target. A Just the News analysis shows the city is unlikely to reach either of those goals, but the city says it's not backing down.
AXIOS (Amy Harder) - How this energy company became the poster child for the AI boom
Meet the unlikely poster child for the AI boom and its insatiable energy demand. Why it matters: Bloom Energy, long seen as a niche energy player, can deliver on-site power far faster than traditional options — a critical edge as data centers race to secure electricity. Driving the news: Over the past year, Bloom Energy's stock has surged more than 400%, outpacing even AI bellwethers like Nvidia. State of play: Bloom Energy makes shipping container-sized fuel cell units that generate power with natural gas through a chemical reaction instead of combustion. - It has signed major deals with key players across the AI and energy landscape over the last year and a half. They include Oracle, utility AEP and Brookfield, a leading financier…