NE: Energy Policy
Nebraskans for clean energy, rural development say bill would harm both
Roughly 35% of Nebraska's electricity is produced from renewable sources and advocates of clean energy development are concerned about the changes a b…
NE Electric Utilities Offer Incentives to Conserve Energy, Lower Bills
Nebraskans may not have needed as much air conditioning this summer as have people in the Southwest, but so far 2023 is tied for the most 100-degree …
Small NC Town has Advice for Nebraskans on Crypto Mines
As more Nebraska towns approve permits for "crypto mines," the high-speed computer facilities processing cryptocurrency algorithms, people in the …
Nebraska’s Onramp for Good-Paying EV Tech and Clean-Energy Jobs
Central Community College of Nebraska is putting students of all ages on a path to good-paying jobs in the state's growing clean-energy sector…
Restoring Soil Through Carbon Sequestering Benefits Farmers, Climate
With Nebraska farmers facing runaway costs for herbicides and fertilizers this year, a new Center for Rural Affairs report suggested adopting simple …
Report: High Gas Prices Continue to Pad Oil and Gas Profits
As millions of Americans are struggling to fill their gas tanks, a new report shows that rising prices are padding the bottom lines of powerful oil …
Report: Higher Gas Prices Linked to Soaring Oil Industry Profits
LINCOLN, Neb. -- As Nebraskans continue to endure high gas prices, 24 of the top oil and gas corporations made nearly $174 billion in profits this …
Report: Failure to Connect Extreme Weather to Climate “Media Malpractice”
LINCOLN, Neb. - New research suggests the nation's most trusted news sources are dropping the ball when it comes to helping voters in Nebraska and …
Report: Less Than a Decade Remains for Action on Climate Change
LINCOLN, Neb. -- Less than a decade remains to avoid potentially catastrophic impacts of a warming planet, according to the latest report from top …
Advocates: Biden Climate Plan Could Help NE's Redlined Neighborhoods
LINCOLN, Neb. - President Joe Biden has charged top White House officials with ensuring that communities living in the shadows of the nation's power …
Moms Breathe Easier with Morgan Stanley Coal Projections
LINCOLN, Neb. -- New analysis from the financial giant Morgan Stanley projects coal will be all but eliminated from electricity generation in the U.S…
Keystone XL Worker Camps Threaten Indian Country During COVID
LINCOLN, Neb. -- President-elect Joe Biden is considering canceling the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline project as early as day one of his term…