That was the week that was: energy and natural resources (July 17, 2026)
This is my fourth 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 17, 2026, are as follows:
Energy
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners: NARUC Summer Policy Summit, July 19-22, Minneapolis Minnesota
News From The States: Trump administration stopping 4 Minnesota wind power developments
Utility Week: Energy minister in favour of RAB model for heat networks
Environment
CO2 Coalition: Expert Opinion Filed: Hague Court of Appeals in Shell v. Milieudefensie
MasterResource: Reigning in U.S. EPA Abuse: A Legislative Opportunity
The Bee: Coal power is a critical tool amid a power supply emergency
Natural resources
Energy Now: The Green Movement Didn’t Stop Pipelines. It Nationalized Them.
International Energy Agency (IEA): Supply concentration, export restrictions and declining investment put critical mineral security at risk
One Nation: Australia Exports Uranium While Banning Nuclear Power at Home
And more
The Babylon Bee: Scientists Determine We’re Actually Headed For An Ice Age And We Have To Pump As Much CO2 As Possible Into The Atmosphere Or We’re All Gonna Die