U.S. designates helium a critical material, days after 60 Minutes report
The designation makes more federal financing available for helium producers.
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Trump says new fuel supply push will lower prices. Will it work?
The Trump administration said using the DPA funding will increase refining output and lower fuel prices for Americans. Experts are skeptical.
Energy Secretary on U.S. and Venezuelan oil
Energy Secretary Chris Wright told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that it's a "very real possibility" the U.S. could have a financial stake in Venezuelan oil as President Trump hosted oil executives at the White House and has pressed them to reenter Venezuela.
U.S. takes stake in lithium mining company
The U.S. government is taking stake in yet another company, and this time it's a mining company. Lithium Americas is currently developing one of the world's largest lithium mines in northern Nevada. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.
Energy Secretary on climate spending
The Department of Energy says it will return more than $13 billion in unobligated funds once set aside for the Biden administration's climate agenda, calling it "wasteful spending." Energy Secretary Chris Wright joins "CBS Mornings Plus."
The cost to heat your home this winter is expected to increase, study finds
Americans will pay 7.6% more to heat their homes this winter, study finds.
Energy prices could be election issue as voters see jump in utility bills
Energy suppliers are having trouble keeping up with the rapid increase in demand, and consumers in some states are seeing higher monthly bills.
Trump administration faces lawsuit over "secret report" on climate change
Environmental groups and independent scientists are criticizing a report assembled by a small team of well-known climate skeptics selected by Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
Growing demand to power AI, cryptocurrency
As cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence advancements are made, U.S. demand for the energy needed to power massive mining and data centers grows. David Turk, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how much energy the U.S. needs and the potential environmental impacts.
Legal pushbacks against Trump administration
Since taking office, some of President Trump's executive actions have been met with legal pushback. CBS News Justice Department reporter Jake Rosen reports on the latest challenges.
El Salvador OK'd migrant prison deal as U.S. paved way for nuclear power
The nuclear agreement is a potential national security win for the United States, one expert said.
Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary
The key post will promote President Trump's efforts to achieve U.S. "energy dominance" in the global market.
Jimmy Carter's fight against climate change
The wildfires in California are the latest in a string of natural disasters made worse by climate change. Former President Jimmy Carter was one of the first U.S. officials to draw attention to man-made issues impacting the environment. Gus Speth, a member and chair of the Council on Environmental Quality during Carter's presidency, joins "The Daily Report."
Trump selects Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright as secretary of Energy
Wright has been one of the industry's loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change and could give fossil fuels a boost, including quick action to end a year-long pause on natural gas export approvals by the Biden administration.
Long-term effects of Trump plans for oil, gas
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to "drill, baby, drill" on Day 1 in office. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to take a closer look at the environmental impact of some of Trump's potential energy and climate policies.
U.S. energy secretary on Milton preparations
Nearly 2,000 Florida gas stations say they have already run out of fuel ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall. The storm damage could worsen things in the hours and days ahead. U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm joins "America Decides" to discuss what her department is doing to prepare.
Scientists repeat nuclear fusion breakthrough
In December 2022, California scientists achieved a major breakthrough -- a nuclear fusion reaction that produced more energy than was used to create it. Scientists have done it again and this time their results produced even more energy. Professor Peter Hosemann, chair of nuclear and mechanical engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, joins CBS News to discuss the implications of this accomplishment.
Federal rule takes effect banning many incandescent light bulbs
New federal rule prohibiting the production and sale of some incandescent light bulbs could speed adoption of LED lights.
Automakers to develop nationwide electric vehicle charging network
Seven of the world's biggest car manufacturers are allying to develop a network of 30,000 high-powered charging systems.
Energy Department report on COVID's origins rekindles ongoing debate
A new classified report concluded with "low confidence" that it is plausible the COVID-19 pandemic originated from a laboratory leak in Wuhan, China.
Government clean-coal projects flopped, federal watchdog finds
U.S. is investing billions in "carbon capture" technologies. So far, there's not much to show for it.
Israeli election exit polls show race headed toward stalemate
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