WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary: * * * Trump Administration Loosens Mercury Controls on Coal Power Plants In a move to provide more reliable and affordable energy, Trump's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has loosened restrictions on emissions of mercury and other air pollutants from coal-fired power plants. According to the New York Times, the EPA estimates the change would save companies as much as $670 million between 2028 and 2  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 23 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Air Quality issued the following news release: * * * NC's greenhouse gas emissions lowest in decades, but temporary uptick projected Increased use of fossil fuels for energy generation may offset recent emissions declines * DEQ's updated North Carolina greenhouse gas inventory shows declines in emissions since 2005 and projects a slight uptick in the coming years. North Carolina's annual   more

CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 28 -- Pembina Institute issued the following statement on Feb. 26, 2026, by Director Of Government Relations Jan Gorski in response to the Government of Alberta's 2026 budget: * * * Alberta budget shows doubling down on oil and gas wrong remedy for province's future Premier's talk of industrial diversification is welcome, but must be followed through with policies that allow new industries to grow * "Today's budget shows two things at the same time. The oil and gas in  more