That was the week that was: energy and natural resources (July 10, 2026)

This is my third post, of hopefully many to come, as a regular weekly resource for our readers:

  • for news, commentary and more;
  • on energy, environment and natural resources;
  • from around the state, country and world.

The top ten stories, for the week ending on July 10, 2026, are as follows:

Energy

Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI): Energy Department seeks to stop bad appliance regulations

Minnesota Star Tribune: Klobuchar opens door to ending nuclear ban while GOP rivals call for repeal

Minnesota Star Tribune: Why nuclear power is having a moment in Minnesota

Environment

American Greatness: Higher Electricity Rates in Blue States Linked to Renewable Energy Policies

Climate Depot: Europe is flipping its stance on cow emissions

Politico: The administration has a new climate change office. It’s headed by a climate critic.

Natural resources

DC Journal: Minerals Policy Will Fail Without a Focus on Talent Pipeline

Fox News: Trump admin scraps ‘weaponized’ wildlife rule that became ‘burden’ on American families and businesses

Property and Environment Research Center (PERC): Proactive Forest Management Delivers Up to 6x Savings and Billions in Avoided Losses

And more

Discovery Institute: Time Pricing the 4th of July Cookout