Fossil Fuels

The Trump administration argued financial factors outweighed a slew of environmental and other harms posed by the nearly 12,000-acre expansion.

Oil access and prices have become more fraught since the start of the Iran War. National security and conservation experts argued the U.S. should turn to renewable sources instead.

The Trump administration created a new report showing how much coal lies under public acres. It's part of a federal initiative to reinvigorate the declining industry.

For the first time, solar power generated more electricity than coal during a full calendar month — a milestone that underscores how quickly the nation's power system is changing.

The toxic byproduct left after coal is burned for electricity is often stored in ponds or landfills near power plants. Currently, those sites have to monitor for if nearby groundwater is contaminated.

The region has long depended on coal production and power plants, but many of those facilities have shut down, leaving local leaders searching for new economic pathways.

Trump's declaration sped up fossil fuel development, including the expansion of a Utah oil facility. The lawsuit claims federal agencies are side-stepping environmental laws to comply.

Oil and gas companies have taken measures to reduce ozone emissions, but ozone levels remain above national standards.

After months of resident opposition, Logan will now invest in a natural gas plant in Power County, Idaho.

Two coal-fired plants will shut off in 2028 and 2032, taking more than 30% of Logan's reliable power supply out of commission. The city is considering investing in a natural gas plant to replace the power.