‘It seems to me rather presumptuous not only to assume that electric vehicles will be the future, but that this version will be the future,’ said Rep. Darin Chappell. Read moreGOP renews push to block Missouri cities, counties from mandating EV charging stations
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will continue to reclaim abandoned coal mines across the state after receiving more than $5.8 million in new federal funding. Read moreDNR receives $5.8 million to reclaim abandoned Missouri coal mines
Gov. Mike Parson has extended the time period for Gygr-Gas liquified petroleum gas containers to be filled by other Missouri propane companies after Gygr-Gas ceased operations in December. Read moreGov. Parson extends relief for former Gygr-Gas customers
Missouri utilities shown to have good reliability but a poor outcome in environmental rankings. Read moreAffordable, reliable and sustainable: report compares utility performance
Efforts to boost fossil fuels by prohibiting governments from doing business with companies that consider sustainability has the potential to cost states millions. Read moreStates that limit business with banks that ‘boycott’ fossil fuels could pay high cost, study says
Officials said it would be years before a commercial application, such as a fusion power plant, might emerge. Read moreScientists announce a fusion breakthrough with big implications for clean energy
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Jonathan Arnold is fast becoming an international star in sustainable housing development. Read moreKC developer pioneering on the renewable energy frontier
Between 2015 and 2021, charging stations for plug-in electric cars more than tripled, though that infrastructure has generally remained clustered in large metro areas. Read moreAmid major federal investment in electric cars, it’s time for states to step up, advocates say
The program, called Missouri Agriculture Energy Saving Team – a Revolutionary Opportunity, provides up to $10,000 for each project. Read moreSix K-12 energy efficiency projects to receive Missouri Department of Agriculture funding
The project is expected to elevate Kansas City to the top of the list for companies looking for locations in sustainability focused regions. Read morePlan for biggest US airport solar energy farm expected to land soon at KCI
People had no idea that a toxic solvent, disposed of improperly, had made its way into their drinking water – until a public apology from the state in 2019. Read moreMissouri knew of contamination in Springfield’s groundwater decades before anyone told residents
Kansas City officials and residents are pushing back against a proposed double-digit rate hike by Missouri’s largest natural gas utility. Read moreSpire Missouri’s proposed rate hike draws ire of Kansas City officials, residents
At issue is a 40-mile transmission line meant to provide five times the wattage to Missouri residents that Grain Belt originally planned. Read moreMissouri agriculture groups renew criticism of Grain Belt Express over new extension
Evergy scored low ratings for its reliance on coal and gas as sources of energy, and its failures to invest in more sources of renewable energy. Read moreDespite Evergy's claims, Sierra Club says the utility is failing in its carbon neutrality pledge
Doe Run wants to mine more land underneath the Mark Twain National Forest in southeastern Missouri. Read moreA controversial company wants to expand mining in Missouri. The public can comment.
The Biden administration approved a plan worth $5 billion over five years to deploy electric vehicle infrastructure across the U.S. Read moreWhite House plan expected to plug Missouri into $99 million for EV charging
