/tags/natural-gas natural gas en-US WLRN Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:10:00 GMT /2022-04-20/to-fight-climate-change-and-now-russia-too-zurich-turns-off-natural-gas Zurich, Switzerland, is shutting down the gas supply to some neighborhoods. Originally aimed at fighting climate change and saving money, it's also a step to cut gas imports from Russia. Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:10:00 GMT /2022-04-20/to-fight-climate-change-and-now-russia-too-zurich-turns-off-natural-gas Dan Charles /news/2022-04-18/fpl-faces-high-fuel-costs-but-wont-pass-along-the-increase-to-customers Florida Power & Light became the second utility to notify state regulators that it continues to face higher-than-expected costs for natural gas. Mon, 18 Apr 2022 15:50:30 GMT /news/2022-04-18/fpl-faces-high-fuel-costs-but-wont-pass-along-the-increase-to-customers News Service of Florida /news/2022-03-24/putin-demands-unfriendly-countries-pay-for-russian-gas-in-rubles President Vladimir Putin issued a new directive as he attempts to leverage Russia's in-demand fuel to counter a barrage of Western sanctions. Thu, 24 Mar 2022 13:47:01 GMT /news/2022-03-24/putin-demands-unfriendly-countries-pay-for-russian-gas-in-rubles NPR Staff /news/2022-03-01/russia-eyes-sanctions-workarounds-in-energy-gold-crypto Observers say Russia will likely turn closer to China to make up for supplies of goods and services lost due to sanctions. Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:01:34 GMT /news/2022-03-01/russia-eyes-sanctions-workarounds-in-energy-gold-crypto The Associated Press /news/2021-12-15/the-largest-city-in-the-u-s-bans-natural-gas-in-new-buildings Moving away from natural gas means that stoves and heat pumps will be powered by electricity instead, cutting down on carbon emissions. More than half of New York City's emissions come from buildings. Wed, 15 Dec 2021 22:48:00 GMT /news/2021-12-15/the-largest-city-in-the-u-s-bans-natural-gas-in-new-buildings Deepa Shivaram /news/2021-12-10/tallahassee-stopped-cities-from-banning-natural-gas-their-climate-change-plans-suffered This summer, Miami joined cities across the state in pledging to lower its greenhouse gas emissions in order to stave off the worst impacts of climate change, which could swamp Florida’s coasts with a few feet of sea rise by mid-century. But Miami’s plan, like others across the state, was weakened by a set of new state laws that block municipalities from regulating fossil fuels in their own communities. Fri, 10 Dec 2021 14:10:56 GMT /news/2021-12-10/tallahassee-stopped-cities-from-banning-natural-gas-their-climate-change-plans-suffered Alex Harris - Miami Herald, Daniel Rivero /news/2021-11-09/fpl-customers-in-florida-could-face-higher-natural-gas-costs Florida Power & Light on Tuesday sought approval to collect an additional $810 million from customers in 2022 as high natural-gas prices continue to drive up costs for electric utilities. The request, filed at the state Public Service Commission, would push up FPL customer bills that were already slated to increase next year. Costs for natural gas and other power-plant fuel are generally passed through to customers. Tue, 09 Nov 2021 20:04:28 GMT /news/2021-11-09/fpl-customers-in-florida-could-face-higher-natural-gas-costs Jim Saunders / News Service of Florida /2021-08-30/the-world-has-finally-stopped-using-leaded-gasoline-algeria-used-the-last-stockpile A calamitous invention that poisoned air, water and soil for generations is no more, according to a report from the United Nations. Mon, 30 Aug 2021 20:17:00 GMT /2021-08-30/the-world-has-finally-stopped-using-leaded-gasoline-algeria-used-the-last-stockpile Camila Domonoske /news/2021-03-17/local-governments-cant-ban-utility-use-of-certain-fuels-under-senate-bill Environmentalists are concerned over a series of bills aimed at promoting consumer choice by preempting local government control of energy-related issues. Senate Bill 1128 is one of them. It would stop local governments from being able to restrict or ban utilities from using certain fuel sources like natural gas. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 10:28:50 GMT /news/2021-03-17/local-governments-cant-ban-utility-use-of-certain-fuels-under-senate-bill Robbie Gaffney /npr-breaking-news/2019-11-03/in-a-remote-arctic-outpost-norway-keeps-watch-on-russias-military-buildup Warmer weather up north is opening up shipping lanes and new access to natural resources. It's also fueling a military buildup. Sun, 03 Nov 2019 13:41:00 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2019-11-03/in-a-remote-arctic-outpost-norway-keeps-watch-on-russias-military-buildup Jackie Northam