"New research shows global warming has become the dominant driver of worsening droughts in the Western U.S. Scientists say the severity of future droughts will be determined largely by how much more planet-heating gases humans release into the atmosphere."

"The second Trump administration’s federal lands agenda is widely expected to promote fossil fuels development and reverse Biden administration conservation efforts, moves environmental groups say they’ll litigate at every opportunity."

"Public utility commissions hold significant sway over state energy systems. Clean energy advocates failed to break through in elections this year."

"The president-elect has promised to make it easier to build energy infrastructure and secure drilling leases. But higher production could hurt prices and profits."