White House officials have long considered increased domestic oil production a bridge to help soften the transition to renewable energy sources.
United States domestic oil production hit an all-time high last week, contrasting with efforts to slice heat-trapping carbon emissions by the Biden administration and world leaders.The U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration reported that American oil production in the first week of October hit 13.2 million barrels per day, passing the previous record set in 2020 by 100,000 barrels. Weekly domestic oil production has doubled from the first week in October 2012 to now.
But the U.S. isn’t alone in this. Hare pointed to Norway, Australia, the United Kingdom and Canada, adding France because of support of the company TotalEnergies. And the designated president of upcoming climate negotiations heads the United Arab Emirates national oil company, which has announced plans to boost drilling.
Just because the United States is increasing oil production, that doesn’t mean it won’t phase down emissions, said Samantha Gross, director of energy security and climate at the centrist Brookings Institution. She said U.S. oil is less carbon-intensive than other oil, an argument the UAE’s oil company also makes.
The Energy Department’s EIA in a separate document predicted global carbon emissions will rise, not plummet, through 2050. Jared Bernstein, chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, pushed back on that last month.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Israel war: GOP-backed bill would refreeze $6 billion unfrozen for Iran by Biden administrationRachel Schilke is a breaking news reporter at the Washington Examiner. Originally from Frankfort, Illinois, she graduated from the University of Iowa in May 2022 and served as a managing editor at the Daily Iowan with a focus on crime and courts and local government. Follow her on X: rachel_schilke.
Read more »
Two GOP lawmakers give away donations after influential PAC leader met with white supremacist Nick FuentesWhite supremacist Nick Fuentes was seen visiting the office building associated with Defend Texas Liberty Pac President Jonathan Stickland. The revelation has roiled the party, leading to many Republicans calling on their peers to return donations from the PAC.
Read more »
2 TX GOP lawmakers give away donations after PAC leader’s meeting with white supremacistWhite supremacist was seen at office associated with Defend Texas Liberty. Many Texas Republicans called on peers to return donations.
Read more »
GOP lawmaker rescues Americans from war ordeal in IsraelRep. Cory Mills orchestrated an evacuation operation of 32 stranded Americans in Israel with no way home following the deadly attacks by Hamas terrorists.
Read more »
Rep. Colin Allred: GOP disarray hurts Israel’s war against HamasColin Allred represents Texas' 32nd congressional district in the House of Representatives.
Read more »
Fox News Poll: Support for Haley doubles in GOP primary, she tops Biden by fourFormer President Donald Trump has a strong lead in the Republican presidential primary field, according to Fox News Polling that
Read more »