Maria Gallucci

Reporter-Energy & Environment

Maria is an energy & environment reporter at IBTimes in New York City. She previously covered the clean-energy economy at InsideClimate News and also worked as a reporter in Mexico City until 2011. She holds a journalism degree from Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism.

Fourth Of July 2016: Gas Prices To Hit Lowest Level Since 2005 This Independence Day Weekend

U.S. fuel prices will drop this Fourth of July weekend to their lowest levels in more than a decade, spurring record volumes of travel.

Three Amigos Summit 2016: 5 Ways To Achieve The North American Clean Energy Agreement

Here's how a joint plan by the U.S., Canada and Mexico to get 50 percent clean energy by 2025 could actually work.

Renewable Energy Sources: The Top 3 U.S. Utilities For Clean Energy Sales

The U.S. electric grid is getting greener, but only a handful of utilities are responsible for the rise in solar and wind power, a report found.

BPA Free Plastic: Toxics Are Turned Into Safer Alternatives In New Green Discovery

U.S. scientists are finding new ways to transform BPA-leaching plastics into greener, safer alternatives for consumers.

How Will Brexit Affect Oil Prices? Market Takes A Hit After EU Referendum, But It’s No Long-Term Blow

Crude prices fell more than 6 percent Friday, but the Brexit vote likely won’t have much long-term effect on oil supply and demand, analysts said.

Should I Buy Gold Now? Brexit Vote Drives Surge In ‘Safe Haven’ Metal Prices

Gold prices rallied Friday after Britain voted to leave the European Union and may keep rising as the world faces financial uncertainty.

Panama Canal Expansion: Three Facts About Controversial ‘Panamax’ Project

The controversial $5.25 billion project will accommodate the world’s growing fleet of mega cargo ships and rising U.S.-Asia trade.

What’s In Your Nail Polish? Why Toxic Chemical Triphenyl Phosphate Remains In Cosmetics

An overhaul of U.S. chemicals regulation this week will not address the suspect ingredients used in the $60 billion personal care products industry.

TSCA Reform: These Toxic Chemicals Are Still Allowed Under The EPA’s Chemicals Law

A new U.S. law gives the Environmental Protection Agency more leeway to regulate scores of known carcinogens, such as asbestos.

Black Friday In Britain? George Soros Warns EU Referendum Vote For Brexit On June 23 Could Leave British Voters ‘Considerably Poorer’

Billionaire currency speculator George Soros said a British vote to leave the EU this week would hurt the economy worse than in 1992.

Shanghai Disneyland Opening: Chinese Attraction Is World’s Sixth Disney Theme Park

Disneyland Shanghai, which opened to the public Thursday, joins five Disney theme parks in Hong Kong, Japan, Paris and the U.S.

Big Banks Betting Against Climate Change Policies, Spending Billions On Fossil Fuel Projects: Report

Major banks are still backing high-carbon energy projects despite their pledges to help reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.

Orlando Shooting: Gun Stock Investors See Profit In Rallying Shares Of Smith & Wesson Holding Corp (SWHC), Other Firearm Makers

Spurred by a relentless spate of mass shootings and terrorist attacks, Americans are snapping up guns, presenting a financial opportunity for investors.

Orlando Nightclub Shooting: Gunmakers Smith & Wesson (SWHC), Ruger (RGR) Shares Surge

Shares in two major U.S. gun manufacturers surged nearly 10 percent Monday as the country mourned the attack on a gay Orlando nightclub.

Cruise Ship Pollution: Cruise Sewage And Air Pollution A Rising Concern As Ships Sail Toward Northwest Passage

Cruise ship companies are slow to reduce sewage and air pollution, a new report finds, even as the first liners sail into the Arctic this summer.

Puerto Rico Debt Crisis 2016: House Vote Nears For Bill To Restructure Island’s $70 Billion Debt

The U.S. territory is facing a July 1 deadline for its next major payment due to bondholders, and is on track to default.

World Oceans Day 2016: Five Threats To Sea Wildlife And Coastal Economies

Plastic pollution, global warming, acidifying waters, toxic algae blooms, oil spills ... Here’s a look at the top threats to the world’s oceans.

Royal Dutch Shell (RDSA) Plan To Exit Up To 10 Countries Signals Deeper Anxiety About Oil Market Recovery

The Anglo-Dutch energy giant Tuesday unveiled a plan to exit up to 10 countries and slash costs amid long-term uncertainty about the oil industry.

Brexit Vote 2016: UK Renewable Energy Sector Faces Uncertain Future As June 23 EU Referendum Nears

Analysts say a British exit from the European Union could jeopardize progress on the U.K.’s climate change and renewable energy strategies.

Climate Change And Food Waste: First Global Standard To Measure Discarded Food Aims To Keep Calories Out Of The Trash

Companies and countries want to reduce the roughly $940 billion in annual economic losses from throwing away food and drinks.

Peru Presidential Election: Results Too Close To Call In Race Shaped By Alberto Fujimori's Legacy

A former World Bank economist held a narrow lead over the daughter of a disgraced ex-president late Sunday.

Puerto Rico Democratic Primary: Hillary Clinton Close To Clinching Democratic Nomination After Early Lead In Puerto Rico

Hillary Clinton defeated Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in Puerto Rico’s Democratic primary Sunday, drawing her closer to the nomination.

Elections 2016: Donald Trump’s Campaign Pays Women One-Third Less Than Men

The real estate mogul’s presidential campaign pays male workers more than women, a study found.

‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Sweeps Box Office With $35.5M Opening Weekend

Producer Michael Bay’s “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” sequel reigned despite rotten reviews.

Tuesday Primaries 2016: Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders Face Virtual Toss-Up In California On Last Big Primary Day

But Hillary Clinton still appeared poised to collect enough delegates this week to clinch the Democratic nomination.

Exelon Corp. (EXC) Nuclear Plant Closures Point To Wider Challenges Facing US Nuclear Sector

Up to 20 nuclear reactors may be forced to shutter within a decade as utilities face plunging power prices and withering political support.

OPEC Meeting 2016: Oil Cartel’s Failure To Agree On Production Ceiling Fuels Concern It Is Losing Its Relevance

The absence of a deal Thursday is fueling broader concerns that the once-powerful oil cartel is losing its influence over global oil markets.

Clean Energy Projects Soar To Record Levels In 2015 Despite Energy Sector Headwinds

The world installed more solar, wind and hydropower in 2015 than in any previous year, even as fossil fuel prices plummeted.

OPEC Meeting 2016: Saudi Arabia Oil Strategy In Focus At Crude Cartel Meeting In Vienna

The biannual meeting in Vienna on Thursday arrives just weeks after Saudi officials scuttled a plan between OPEC and non-OPEC producers to freeze oil production and shore up prices.