Sharon Kelly

About

Sharon Kelly is an attorney and investigative reporter based in Pennsylvania. She was previously a senior correspondent covering energy and antitrust at The Capitol Forum and, prior to that, she reported for The New York Times, The Guardian, The Nation, Earth Island Journal, and a variety of other print and online publications.

onApr 22, 2025 @ 03:00 PDT

An AI-fossil fuel axis is forming in the U.S. and Saudi Arabia as AI advocates pledge an endless need for energy — spelling disaster for the climate.

An AI-fossil fuel axis is forming in the U.S. and Saudi Arabia as AI advocates pledge an endless need for energy — spelling disaster for the climate.
onApr 4, 2025 @ 08:44 PDT

After donating heavily to Trump’s reelection, Big Oil is just catching on that the president's policies can hurt them too, anonymous survey of industry executives reveals.

After donating heavily to Trump’s reelection, Big Oil is just catching on that the president's policies can hurt them too, anonymous survey of industry executives reveals.
onMar 14, 2025 @ 07:00 PDT

Utilities asked EPA chief Lee Zeldin to unleash AI growth by scrapping carbon capture deadlines and other fossil fuel regulations, passing costs onto consumers.

Utilities asked EPA chief Lee Zeldin to unleash AI growth by scrapping carbon capture deadlines and other fossil fuel regulations, passing costs onto consumers.
onMar 5, 2025 @ 07:10 PST

Companies and states most responsible for climate change are also those working hardest to prevent climate action, new Carbon Majors report finds.

Companies and states most responsible for climate change are also those working hardest to prevent climate action, new Carbon Majors report finds.
onFeb 25, 2025 @ 13:05 PST

A new report shows how a strategic worldwide campaign to delay building electrification policies risks public health and climate goals.

A new report shows how a strategic worldwide campaign to delay building electrification policies risks public health and climate goals.
onFeb 3, 2025 @ 17:47 PST

Office of Management and Budget General Counsel Mark Paoletta reportedly drafted the memo that took aim at the “green new deal” but caused widespread upheaval.

Office of Management and Budget General Counsel Mark Paoletta reportedly drafted the memo that took aim at the “green new deal” but caused widespread upheaval.
Series: MAGA
onJan 27, 2025 @ 08:58 PST

North Dakota’s Rainbow Energy – which plans to mix coal, crypto, and carbon capture – among those invited to the former governor’s table.

North Dakota’s Rainbow Energy – which plans to mix coal, crypto, and carbon capture – among those invited to the former governor’s table.
Series: MAGA
onJan 15, 2025 @ 15:02 PST

Research finds signs of “coordinated climate obstruction efforts” among oil, plastics, and agrichemical industries in social media messaging.

Research finds signs of “coordinated climate obstruction efforts” among oil, plastics, and agrichemical industries in social media messaging.
onDec 19, 2024 @ 15:12 PST

With LNG export terminals already authorized to ship nearly half of U.S. natural gas abroad, DOE warns build-out would inflate utility bills nationwide.

With LNG export terminals already authorized to ship nearly half of U.S. natural gas abroad, DOE warns build-out would inflate utility bills nationwide.
Analysis
onDec 18, 2024 @ 07:25 PST

U.S. oil giant exits gas-laden Suriname oilfield — raising doubts about early proposals for floating liquefied natural gas projects in the region.

U.S. oil giant exits gas-laden Suriname oilfield — raising doubts about early proposals for floating liquefied natural gas projects in the region.