The eight Republican lawmakers running for the House speaker, after Rep. Dan Meuser of Pennsylvania dropped out, have all benefited from campaign cash tied to the fossil fuel industry. Contenders from drilling-heavy states like Oklahoma and Texas have received the largest sums over their congressional careers, while others from Michigan and Minnesota have been influenced by industries like automotive and mining. The data was compiled by OpenSecrets, a nonprofit that tracks campaign finance trends. The current majority whip in Minnesota, Tom Emmer, has received $524,974 from the energy and natural resources sector, ranking ninth among contributors. If elected, the House’s top two Republicans would be from Louisiana.
Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating
