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Oil Sheen in Cook Inlet Underscores Risks of Offshore Drilling

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A miles-long sheen reported near an inactive oil and gas platform in Cook Inlet is raising renewed concerns about the risks posed by aging offshore infrastructure as the Trump administration and Congress push additional offshore oil and gas lease sales in the region. Authorities said Tuesday that the sheen … [continued]

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Utility Customers Could Save Millions from Dominion Coal Plant Retirements, New Expert Analysis Shows

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Grid Reliability Would Remain Strong After Planned Retirements of Wateree & Williams Coal Plants COLUMBIA, S.C. — Expert analysis filed Wednesday reveals that Dominion Energy’s new long-range energy plan will generate far more electricity than it needs by 2033 if it keeps its two large coal plants online, creating significant … [continued]

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Trump’s Secret Offshore Wind Payout Benefits Billionaire Donor

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Washington, D.C. — Today, the Washington Post reported that one of Trump’s recent secret deals to cancel offshore wind projects and bolster fossil fuels will result in a pay day for one of Trump’s million-dollar donors to the tune of $900 million. In August, the Trump administration announced a deal with German … [continued]

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