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]]> Biden admin advances groundwater permitting policy /articles/biden-admin-advances-groundwater-permitting-policy/ Mon, 20 May 2024 20:23:45 +0000 /articles/biden-admin-advances-groundwater-permitting-policy/ The nonbinding EPA guidance responds to a Supreme Court ruling on pollution that travels through groundwater.

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]]> Watchdog to enforce politicking ban against White House aides /articles/watchdog-to-enforce-politicking-ban-against-white-house-aides/ Mon, 20 May 2024 20:23:24 +0000 /articles/watchdog-to-enforce-politicking-ban-against-white-house-aides/ Tougher enforcement of the Hatch Act against West Wing officials could be tricky during President Joe Biden's reelection bid.

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]]> Haaland visits site of proposed Southern California monument /articles/haaland-visits-site-of-proposed-southern-california-monument/ Mon, 20 May 2024 20:23:09 +0000 /articles/haaland-visits-site-of-proposed-southern-california-monument/ The Interior secretary met with tribal representatives and others about the proposed Chuckwalla National Monument.

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]]> Biofuel groups urge Supreme Court to keep RFS fight in DC Circuit /articles/biofuel-groups-urge-supreme-court-to-keep-rfs-fight-in-dc-circuit/ Mon, 20 May 2024 20:22:59 +0000 /articles/biofuel-groups-urge-supreme-court-to-keep-rfs-fight-in-dc-circuit/ The petition follows a 5th Circuit ruling that sided with small refineries in their lawsuit against EPA.

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]]> Appeals court denies Florida request for wetlands permitting stay /articles/appeals-court-denies-florida-request-for-wetlands-permitting-stay/ Mon, 20 May 2024 20:22:42 +0000 /articles/appeals-court-denies-florida-request-for-wetlands-permitting-stay/ The Florida Department of Environmental Protection in its April 26 stay request said the judge's ruling in February creates “irreparable injuries” by placing projects into an “indefinite regulatory limbo.”

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]]> Conservation efforts target monarchs as ESA decision looms /articles/conservation-efforts-target-monarchs-as-esa-decision-looms/ Mon, 20 May 2024 17:17:50 +0000 /articles/conservation-efforts-target-monarchs-as-esa-decision-looms/ The Fish and Wildlife Service has committed to making its call on protections for the butterfly by December.

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]]> NPS bans employee uniforms at LGBTQ+ Pride parades /articles/nps-bans-employee-uniforms-at-lgbtq-pride-parades/ Mon, 20 May 2024 17:16:52 +0000 /articles/nps-bans-employee-uniforms-at-lgbtq-pride-parades/ Park rangers and other agency employees have regularly marched in Pride parades held each June in cities across the country, but the National Park Service in internal documents said it will begin enforcing a policy that prohibits that practice.

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]]> Edison Electric Institute to sue Biden admin over climate rule /articles/edison-electric-institute-to-sue-biden-admin-over-climate-rule/ Mon, 20 May 2024 17:16:16 +0000 /articles/edison-electric-institute-to-sue-biden-admin-over-climate-rule/ The decision represents a shift for the powerful trade group and marks a more adversarial role than taken previously.

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]]> Trump vows to bring mineral-rich Minn. ‘roaring back to life’ /articles/trump-vows-to-bring-mineral-rich-minn-roaring-back-to-life/ Mon, 20 May 2024 17:15:49 +0000 /articles/trump-vows-to-bring-mineral-rich-minn-roaring-back-to-life/ The former president, in a speech in Minnesota on Friday, touted tariffs his administration imposed in 2018 on imported steel as beneficial to the state's mining industry.

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]]> Pesticide funding shortfall may lead to staffing cuts — EPA /articles/pesticide-funding-shortfall-may-lead-to-staffing-cuts-epa/ Mon, 20 May 2024 17:13:37 +0000 /articles/pesticide-funding-shortfall-may-lead-to-staffing-cuts-epa/ The agency said it's unlikely to further reduce pesticide-review backlogs and meet other program goals without more money from Congress.

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]]> Morale on the rise across federal workforce /articles/morale-on-the-rise-across-federal-workforce/ Mon, 20 May 2024 17:12:37 +0000 /articles/morale-on-the-rise-across-federal-workforce/ In a turnaround over previous years, a civil service survey found job satisfaction rose in 2023.

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]]> EPA doles out $300M for brownfields cleanups /articles/epa-doles-out-300m-for-brownfields-cleanups/ Mon, 20 May 2024 17:11:46 +0000 /articles/epa-doles-out-300m-for-brownfields-cleanups/ Nearly half of the investment comes from the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law.

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]]> DC Circuit LNG fight showcases rift on social cost of carbon /articles/dc-circuit-lng-fight-showcases-rift-on-social-cost-of-carbon/ Mon, 20 May 2024 11:10:07 +0000 /articles/dc-circuit-lng-fight-showcases-rift-on-social-cost-of-carbon/ The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission remains steadfast in its resistance to using the climate metric.

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]]> California solar market lagging a year after policy shift — DOE lab /articles/california-solar-market-lagging-a-year-after-policy-shift-doe-lab/ Mon, 20 May 2024 11:09:20 +0000 /articles/california-solar-market-lagging-a-year-after-policy-shift-doe-lab/ In the aftermath of the state’s net metering rate cuts, panel installations are down while storage is up.

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]]> Lawsuit slams DOE’s LNG pause as unconstitutional /articles/lawsuit-slams-does-lng-pause-as-unconstitutional/ Mon, 20 May 2024 11:08:21 +0000 /articles/lawsuit-slams-does-lng-pause-as-unconstitutional/ A legal petition on behalf of the Oil & Gas Workers Association says the decision to pause U.S. LNG export approvals violates the Natural Gas Act.

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]]> US industrial emissions set to surge despite climate law — report /articles/us-industrial-emissions-set-to-surge-despite-climate-law-report-2/ Mon, 20 May 2024 11:07:26 +0000 /articles/us-industrial-emissions-set-to-surge-despite-climate-law-report-2/ The sector could become the largest U.S. emitter of greenhouse gases within a decade, the Rhodium Group found.

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]]> California lawmakers reject bill to add sunset date on $24 utility charge /articles/california-lawmakers-reject-bill-to-add-sunset-date-on-24-utility-charge/ Mon, 20 May 2024 11:06:45 +0000 /articles/california-lawmakers-reject-bill-to-add-sunset-date-on-24-utility-charge/ The bill would have revoked the charge in 2028 if most customers’ energy bills didn't shrink.

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]]> Why New York may be warming to new nuclear power /articles/why-new-york-may-be-warming-to-new-nuclear-power/ Mon, 20 May 2024 11:05:52 +0000 /articles/why-new-york-may-be-warming-to-new-nuclear-power/ As the state’s far-reaching zero emissions electricity goal by 2040 looms, there’s more openness to the idea.

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]]> Climate debate bedevils farm bill as House panel holds vote /articles/climate-debate-bedevils-farm-bill-as-house-panel-holds-vote/ Mon, 20 May 2024 10:58:50 +0000 /articles/climate-debate-bedevils-farm-bill-as-house-panel-holds-vote/ Partisan fights loom for the legislation, which will be marked up in the House Agriculture Committee this week.

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]]> Senate releases water infrastructure bill, sets markup /articles/senate-releases-water-infrastructure-bill-sets-markup/ Mon, 20 May 2024 10:57:44 +0000 /articles/senate-releases-water-infrastructure-bill-sets-markup/ The biennial Water Resources Development Act directs the Army Corps’ flood control, navigation and ecosystem restoration efforts.

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]]> Fiscal 2025: House to unveil first bills, hold energy hearings /articles/fiscal-2025-house-to-release-first-bills-hold-energy-hearings/ Mon, 20 May 2024 10:50:47 +0000 /articles/fiscal-2025-house-to-release-first-bills-hold-energy-hearings/ Budget hearings this week will feature offshore drilling and coal mine regulators.

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]]> Granholm making her first House Oversight appearance /articles/granholm-making-her-first-house-oversight-appearance/ Mon, 20 May 2024 10:48:58 +0000 /articles/granholm-making-her-first-house-oversight-appearance/ The House Energy and Commerce Committee will also hold a hearing on Department of Energy rulemaking.

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]]> House committee holding marathon defense bill markup /articles/house-committee-holding-marathon-defense-bill-markup/ Mon, 20 May 2024 10:47:54 +0000 /articles/house-committee-holding-marathon-defense-bill-markup/ Lawmakers are likely to propose numerous amendments on energy and environment issues.

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]]> Grid hearing will give senators chance to debate FERC rule /articles/grid-hearing-will-give-senators-chance-to-debate-ferc-rule/ Mon, 20 May 2024 10:46:53 +0000 /articles/grid-hearing-will-give-senators-chance-to-debate-ferc-rule/ The Energy and Natural Resources Committee will likely feature barbs on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's new transmission rule.

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]]> Latest Whitehouse climate hearing to focus on drought /articles/latest-whitehouse-climate-hearing-to-focus-on-drought/ Mon, 20 May 2024 10:45:54 +0000 /articles/latest-whitehouse-climate-hearing-to-focus-on-drought/ The Senate Budget Committee's 19th hearing on climate is sure to grate on Republicans.

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]]> Natural Resources panel takes up Western water bills /articles/natural-resources-sets-hearing-on-western-water-bills/ Mon, 20 May 2024 10:44:35 +0000 /articles/natural-resources-sets-hearing-on-western-water-bills/ A subcommittee hearing will process dam-related legislation this week.

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]]> Committee plans scrutiny of recycling, reuse programs /articles/committee-plans-scrutiny-of-recycling-reuse-programs/ Mon, 20 May 2024 10:43:15 +0000 /articles/committee-plans-scrutiny-of-recycling-reuse-programs/ The Environment and Public Works Committee will focus on federal waste management efforts.

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]]> Senate panel to review Biden mine safety rulemaking /articles/senate-panel-to-review-biden-mine-safety-rulemaking/ Mon, 20 May 2024 10:39:55 +0000 /articles/senate-panel-to-review-biden-mine-safety-rulemaking/ Mine safety issues have been on the back burner on Capitol Hill for years.

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]]> Voters picking candidates to succeed longtime progressive /articles/voters-to-pick-candidates-to-succeed-longtime-progressive/ Mon, 20 May 2024 10:39:28 +0000 /articles/voters-to-pick-candidates-to-succeed-longtime-progressive/ Oregon primary elections Tuesday will also determine candidates in two fall toss-up races.

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]]> Markups and hearings for May 20-24 /articles/markups-and-hearings-for-may-20-24/ Mon, 20 May 2024 10:38:56 +0000 /articles/markups-and-hearings-for-may-20-24/ E&E News’ roundup of markups and hearings for the week.

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]]> Major banks tried to assess their climate risk. They struggled. /articles/major-banks-tried-to-assess-their-climate-risk-they-struggled/ Mon, 20 May 2024 10:35:14 +0000 /articles/major-banks-tried-to-assess-their-climate-risk-they-struggled/ The Fed asked six major banks how well they could measure their risks to climate change. Banks said the risks are "highly uncertain."

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]]> Jared Kushner bet big on solar. A second Trump term could cost him. /articles/jared-kushner-bet-big-on-solar-a-second-trump-term-could-cost-him/ Mon, 20 May 2024 10:34:08 +0000 /articles/jared-kushner-bet-big-on-solar-a-second-trump-term-could-cost-him/ Kushner’s investment fund has a stake in Mosaic, a clean energy fintech firm that benefits from President Joe Biden’s climate law.

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]]> Maritime law court decision could have outsize climate impact /articles/maritime-law-court-decision-could-have-outsize-climate-impact/ Mon, 20 May 2024 10:33:14 +0000 /articles/maritime-law-court-decision-could-have-outsize-climate-impact/ The case will decide for the first time whether countries have a legal obligation to cut their greenhouse gas pollution.

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]]> Slovenia was the first country to lose its last glacier. Then came Venezuela. /articles/slovenia-was-the-first-country-to-lose-its-last-glacier-then-came-venezuela/ Mon, 20 May 2024 10:32:09 +0000 /articles/slovenia-was-the-first-country-to-lose-its-last-glacier-then-came-venezuela/ It’s a grim benchmark showing the progression of climate change.

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]]> Florida’s hurricane fund in ‘strong’ position heading into storm season /articles/floridas-hurricane-fund-in-strong-position-heading-into-storm-season/ Mon, 20 May 2024 10:31:01 +0000 /articles/floridas-hurricane-fund-in-strong-position-heading-into-storm-season/ The financial health of the account nicknamed the “Cat Fund” is important to Floridians regardless of where they live.

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]]> Republicans launch effort to repeal power plant rule /articles/republicans-launch-effort-to-repeal-power-plant-rule/ Fri, 17 May 2024 20:14:46 +0000 /articles/republicans-launch-effort-to-repeal-power-plant-rule/ Lawmakers have filed several Congressional Review Act resolutions this week alone.

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]]> Biden retools Clinton-era Antarctica policy /articles/biden-retools-clinton-era-antarctica-policy/ Fri, 17 May 2024 20:14:06 +0000 /articles/biden-retools-clinton-era-antarctica-policy/ The White House said its updated Antarctic protection memo is a bid to “modernize outdated policies and address climate change.” 

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]]> Advocates sue feds over logging in White Mountain National Forest /articles/advocates-sue-feds-over-logging-in-white-mountain-national-forest/ Fri, 17 May 2024 20:14:02 +0000 /articles/advocates-sue-feds-over-logging-in-white-mountain-national-forest/ Environmentalists are opposed to logging approved for two projects on 3,000 acres of public land.

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]]> Q&A: Canada’s energy minister on US mining deal /articles/qa-canadas-energy-minister-on-us-mining-deal/ Fri, 17 May 2024 20:13:59 +0000 /articles/qa-canadas-energy-minister-on-us-mining-deal/ U.S. military investment in Canadian firms comes with “no strings attached,” he insists.

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]]> House GOP releases farm bill, kicks off partisan fight /articles/house-gop-releases-farm-bill-kicks-off-partisan-fight/ Fri, 17 May 2024 17:25:02 +0000 /articles/house-gop-releases-farm-bill-kicks-off-partisan-fight/ Agriculture Chair Glenn Thompson’s draft is angering Democrats on climate and other major policies.

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]]> Rare lizard found in oil-rich Permian Basin gets ESA protections /articles/rare-lizard-found-in-oil-rich-permian-basin-gets-esa-protections/ Fri, 17 May 2024 17:24:16 +0000 /articles/rare-lizard-found-in-oil-rich-permian-basin-gets-esa-protections/ The Fish and Wildlife Service listed the 2-½-inch-long reptile as endangered, provoking swift criticism from the oil industry and congressional allies.

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]]> EPA backtracks on water rule provision for ‘misleading’ language /articles/epa-backtracks-on-water-rule-provision-for-misleading-language/ Fri, 17 May 2024 17:23:44 +0000 /articles/epa-backtracks-on-water-rule-provision-for-misleading-language/ The condition barring "false and misleading" statements in water reports garnered pushback from utilities.

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]]> Global critical mineral supply gap looms, IEA says /articles/global-critical-mineral-supply-gap-looms-iea-says/ Fri, 17 May 2024 17:23:11 +0000 /articles/global-critical-mineral-supply-gap-looms-iea-says/ The International Energy Agency's 2024 outlook report notes that prices decreased last year, which could hamper efforts to ramp up mine exploration and development.

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]]> Trump EPA official joins Wheeler’s firm /articles/trump-epa-official-joins-wheelers-firm/ Fri, 17 May 2024 17:22:11 +0000 /articles/trump-epa-official-joins-wheelers-firm/ Troy Lyons was in charge of congressional affairs at the agency and has represented energy companies on Capitol Hill.

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]]> DC Circuit rebuffs first attempt to stop Biden power plant rule /articles/dc-circuit-rebuffs-first-attempt-to-stop-biden-power-plant-rule/ Fri, 17 May 2024 17:21:41 +0000 /articles/dc-circuit-rebuffs-first-attempt-to-stop-biden-power-plant-rule/ The court could still halt the regulation at a later date.

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]]> California highway regulators approve I-80 expansion despite air worries /articles/california-highway-regulators-approve-i-80-expansion-despite-air-worries/ Fri, 17 May 2024 16:25:20 +0000 /articles/california-highway-regulators-approve-i-80-expansion-despite-air-worries/ The California Transportation Commission approval is the final state hurdle for a project that's been under increased scrutiny since a whistleblower claim last fall.

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]]> Unresolved trade disputes with Mexico, Canada pile up under Biden /articles/unresolved-trade-disputes-with-mexico-canada-pile-up-under-biden/ Fri, 17 May 2024 16:24:45 +0000 /articles/unresolved-trade-disputes-with-mexico-canada-pile-up-under-biden/ The three countries in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement are also preparing for a year six review of the trade pact in 2026, when they have to confirm in writing whether they want to continue it.

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]]> Supreme Court petition targets ‘relic of Jim Crow’ in Georgia /articles/supreme-court-petition-targets-relic-of-jim-crow-in-georgia/ Fri, 17 May 2024 10:57:40 +0000 /articles/supreme-court-petition-targets-relic-of-jim-crow-in-georgia/ Georgia Public Service Commission elections are in the crosshairs in a legal battle that has arrived at the nation’s highest bench.

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]]> DC Circuit leans toward industry in gas pipeline rule fight /articles/dc-circuit-leans-toward-industry-in-gas-pipeline-rule-fight/ Fri, 17 May 2024 10:56:48 +0000 /articles/dc-circuit-leans-toward-industry-in-gas-pipeline-rule-fight/ The court asked how it could return certain pipeline safety standards to regulators for further review.

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