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Julia Simon

Climate Solutions Correspondent, Climate Desk

The U.S.-Venezuela oil deal won't lower your gas prices. Here's what you need to know

The U.S.-Venezuela oil deal won't lower your gas prices. Here's what you need to know

Julia Simon | Aug 31, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
The Trump administration announced a deal Friday to develop a vast amount of Venezuela's oil reserves, with the U.S. taking a majority stake. Energy experts say there are many reasons to be skeptical.
Wildfire smoke is like smoking 'half a pack a day.' Here's how to protect yourselfWildfire smoke is like smoking 'half a pack a day.' Here's how to protect yourself
Alejandra Borunda, Julia Simon | Jul 17, 2026, 3:24 PM UTC
Oil companies are making billions. In the U.S., calls to tax their windfall are growingOil companies are making billions. In the U.S., calls to tax their windfall are growing
Julia Simon | Jul 16, 2026, 9:01 AM UTC
The Iran war has pushed some countries away from oil and toward clean energyThe Iran war has pushed some countries away from oil and toward clean energy
Julia Simon | Jul 9, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
The U.S. and Iran agree to a 'road map' for a final deal, mediators sayThe U.S. and Iran agree to a 'road map' for a final deal, mediators say
Chandelis Duster, Julia Simon, Greg Myre | Jun 21, 2026, 5:29 PM UTC
In the midst of an energy crisis, countries make plans to ditch oil, gas and coal
In the midst of an energy crisis, countries make plans to ditch oil, gas and coal
Against the backdrop of an energy crisis and a warming planet, more than 50 countries have come to Santa Marta, Colombia, to discuss concrete ways to phase out oil, gas and coal.
Julia Simon | Apr 29, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
The Iran war created a global natural gas shortage — a windfall for U.S. companies
The Iran war created a global natural gas shortage — a windfall for U.S. companies
With Qatar's liquefied natural gas still offline, U.S. companies see an opening and are bringing in new investments.
Julia Simon | Apr 14, 2026, 5:50 PM UTC