Indiana Governor Extends Gas Tax Suspension
"Indiana Gov. Mike Braun (R) said Wednesday he is extending his state’s gas tax suspension as fuel prices elevate due to the ongoing war in Iran."
Source: The Hill, 10/02/2026
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Senate Permitting Bill Could Greatly Expand Power Lines And Clean Energy
"The U.S. Senate energy permitting bill unveiled Wednesday could streamline the buildout of high-voltage power lines across the country, potentially delivering billions of dollars in electricity cost savings and dramatically improving the power system’s reliability over the coming decade — if Congress manages to pass it into law."
Source: Canary Media, 10/02/2026
Heatwaves, Wildfires Expose A Third Of World To Extreme Ozone Pollution
"Heatwaves and wildfires helped expose 34 percent of the world’s population to “extremely poor” ozone air quality in the first eight months of 2026, according to a European Union report published Wednesday. Asia recorded the highest exposure, while ozone pollution remained difficult to curb despite decades of progress in reducing other harmful emissions."
Source: AFP, 10/02/2026
States, Cities Sue Over Trump EPA Killing Power Plant Emissions Rule
"States and cities sued the Trump administration Thursday for repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas."
Source: AP, 10/02/2026
Oil Shipments Start Moving. What Would It Take To Bring Prices Down?
"Crude oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have begun to approach prewar levels. But analysts expect fuel prices to remain high."
Source: Washington Post, 10/01/2026
Critical Minerals Refining Gap to Test Deep-Sea Mining Ambitions
"As federal authorities work to issue permits for mining in and beyond US waters, industry officials are making plans to build infrastructure the country lacks to process what’s recovered from the ocean floor."
Source: Bloomberg Environment, 10/01/2026
Oakland Coal Terminal Would Be Far Bigger And Dirtier Than Promised: Report
"A report commissioned by potential investors says a Trump-backed Oakland coal terminal could ship more than 13 million tons annually — three times the amount in an earlier environmental review. The report says coal would sit in open-air bunkers, contradicting assurances of an enclosed facility."
Source: Los Angeles Times, 10/01/2026
A New Type of Small Nuclear Reactor Gets the Green Light in Tennessee
"The nation’s largest federally owned utility received permission on Tuesday to build a new type of small nuclear reactor in Tennessee, in the latest sign of growing momentum for U.S. nuclear power."
Source: New York Times, 10/01/2026
A Kelvin Wave Is Heading Toward the California Coast, Bringing Trouble
"An enormous pulse of wave energy will soon reach Southern California and continue north, raising sea levels by half a foot and increasing threats from swells and tides."
Source: New York Times, 10/01/2026
The Coal Industry Asked for a Rescue. Trump Obliged.
"In a previously unreported letter, a top lobbyist floated the idea of using emergency powers to keep aging coal plants open."
Source: New York Times, 10/01/2026
