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Republicans from disaster-prone areas back Trump’s push to overhaul FEMA

Republican lawmakers, including those from disaster-prone areas, are backing President Trump’s calls to overhaul the Federal Emergency Management...

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Agriculture Department staff told to 'unpublish' pages focused on climate change

Public affairs personnel at the Agriculture Department were told to “unpublish” pages focused on climate change, according to guidelines obtained...

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EPA dismisses science advisers

Presented by American Petroleum Institute — The Trump administration this week dismissed members of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA)...

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Senate confirms Zeldin to be EPA administrator

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) to take the helm of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). He was confirmed in a...

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Duffy goes after Biden car efficiency rule

In his first moments after being sworn in as Transportation secretary, Sean Duffy sought to reverse Biden regulations requiring passenger cars to be...

29.01.2025 1

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EPA halts fund disbursement under OMB memo

Presented by American Petroleum Institute — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has halted disbursement of federal aid as part of an order...

29.01.2025 10

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Ousted IG: Trump firings 'a potentially existential threat' to government oversight

One of 17 government watchdogs ousted by President Trump said that the move was “a potentially existential threat” to a crucial government...

29.01.2025 10

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Chemical, oil industry vets nab roles at EPA

Presented by American Petroleum Institute — A significant number of political appointees who have joined the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...

28.01.2025 9

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Trump halts new renewables on public lands

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump pauses renewables approvals on public land, water The Trump administration...

25.01.2025 7

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Feds implement ‘Gulf of America,’ ‘Mount McKinley’ name changes

The federal government is formally implementing President Trump’s directive to rename the Gulf of Mexico and Denali. The Interior Department issued...

24.01.2025 4

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Trump pauses renewable energy approvals on public lands, waters

The Trump administration is pausing approvals for new renewable energy projects on public lands and in public waters. The Interior Department quietly...

24.01.2025 4

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Trump: 'Big discussion' coming on FEMA's future

Click for more from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump: 'Big discussion' coming on FEMA's future...

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Trump says he will use energy emergency declaration to approve more power for AI

President Trump said Thursday that he will use his energy emergency declaration to approve power stations for artificial intelligence (AI) centers....

24.01.2025 20

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White House narrows executive order restricting IRA funds

Click for more from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story White House narrows executive order restricting IRA...

23.01.2025 10

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4 major climate, energy moves included in Trump's Day 1 executive orders

President Trump issued a broad slew of energy policies and efforts to roll back environmental protections on his first day in office. The moves...

22.01.2025 9

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Trump issues orders aiming to drill in contentious Alaska areas, revisit Biden climate rules

President Trump late Monday issued a pair of executive orders that seek to bolster oil and gas drilling — including in contentious areas of Alaska. ...

21.01.2025 4

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Trump orders lift of Biden offshore drilling restrictions

President Trump has lifted some of former President Biden’s efforts to restrict oil and gas drilling on public lands and waters — though his move...

21.01.2025 4

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Trump declares energy emergency

President Trump has declared an energy emergency, which his team has said would unlock additional powers to jump-start production. The declaration...

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Haaland expresses confidence her conservation, energy efforts will be durable as Trump threatens rollbacks

As she prepares to leave the Biden administration, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland expressed confidence that the work the department has done to...

18.01.2025 10

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Republican states sue EPA over ‘methane fee’ implementation

A group of 23 Republican-led states is suing the Biden administration over its implementation of a fee for excess methane emissions imposed on the oil...

17.01.2025 1

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Trump EPA, Interior picks face Senate test

Click for more from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump EPA, Interior picks poised for confirmation...

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Trump energy pick Wright grilled on climate history

Click for more from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump energy pick Wright grilled on climate history...

16.01.2025 4

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House Republicans eye reconciliation bill for oil and gas leasing mandates, approving mining projects

House Republicans are eying a process called reconciliation to boost oil and gas drilling, and approve specific mining projects, which would only...

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Wright poised for confirmation despite hearing clashes over climate, LA fires

Fracking CEO Chris Wright is on track to be the nation’s next energy secretary despite a few tense moments during his confirmation hearing. The...

15.01.2025 3

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Biden officially designates 2 new monuments in California

President Biden has officially designated two new national monuments in California. The White House announced last week that Biden would designate the...

15.01.2025 8

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EPA details health risks from PFAS at farms

Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story EPA details health risks from PFAS at farms...

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Canada seeks minerals partnership with US amid tariff threats

Where President-elect Trump sees a rivalry, Canada sees a potential friend. America’s neighbor to the north this week is floating an energy and...

15.01.2025 4

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Food from farms contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’ may pose human health risks: EPA

Food produced on farms whose land was contaminated with toxic “forever chemicals” may pose a risk to human health, according to a new draft report...

14.01.2025 3

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2024 climate data presents a stark warning for the future

Scientists are issuing a stark warning about the changing climate after the planet reached a key warming benchmark in 2024. Newly released data from...

14.01.2025 10

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Supreme Court rejects Utah’s bid to control federal lands

Click for more from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Supreme Court rejects Utah’s bid to control...

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Burgum confirmation hearing delayed after Democratic pushback

The confirmation hearing for presumptive Interior nominee Doug Burgum has been delayed by two days after Democratic pushback over missing paperwork....

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Supreme Court rejects Utah's bid to control federal lands

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a bid from the state of Utah to seize control of federally-owned lands. The court denied the state’s petition,...

13.01.2025 2

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Climate change parches Western US, providing fuel for fires

Climate change is making the Western United States drier, which can fuel wildfires like those affecting Los Angeles. With higher temperatures come...

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Trump announces environmental advisory group led by his former consultant 

President-elect Trump said he will create an environmental advisory group lead by his former environmental consultant. “I am pleased to announce...

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Earth sees second consecutive year of record-hot temperatures

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Earth sees scorching temps in hottest year on record: NOAA Earth saw its hottest...

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LA fires poised to be costliest blazes in US history

Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story California wildfire costs could be $52-$57B:...

10.01.2025 2

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BlackRock departs climate investment group

Asset management firm BlackRock is leaving a climate-focused investing group, the group confirmed. “We are disappointed to see any investor...

10.01.2025 3

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Heinrich objects to quick hearing for Trump energy nominee, saying Dems haven’t received financial disclosure

The top Democrat on the Senate’s Energy and Natural Resources Committee is objecting to the timing of a hearing for Trump’s Energy Secretary pick...

09.01.2025 2

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Companies decline to drill in Alaska wildlife refuge

Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Companies decline to drill in Alaska wildlife...

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Biden administration jettisons effort to protect old-growth forests

The Biden administration is dropping its efforts to issue a policy to protect old-growth forests — though the president previously touted...

08.01.2025 1

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Companies decline to drill in Alaska wildlife refuge

No oil or gas company sought to drill in a contentious wildlife refuge in Alaska, the Interior Department announced Wednesday. As required by a...

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Heinrich objects to quick scheduling of Burgum confirmation hearing, alleging protocol breach

The top Democrat on the Senate’s Energy and Natural Resources Committee says Republicans scheduled Doug Burgum’s confirmation hearing without their...

08.01.2025 1

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Trump eyes the end of wind energy construction

Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump eyes the end of wind energy...

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What to know about Biden’s new offshore drilling restrictions

President Biden's move to bar drilling across the U.S.'s East and West coasts, while splashy, may not have significant climate or energy impacts in...

07.01.2025 10

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Biden creating two national monuments in California

President Biden is creating two new national monuments in California, the White House announced Tuesday. Biden will officially designate the...

07.01.2025 8

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Biden blocks some new offshore drilling ahead of Trump takeover

President Biden has blocked new offshore drilling for oil and gas in several parts of the country about two weeks before President-elect Trump...

06.01.2025 7

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Biden finalizes contentious hydrogen guidance

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Biden loosens rules for hydrogen credits The Biden administration on Friday...

04.01.2025 2

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California gas car ban faces uncertain future

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Legal challenges complicate California's auto future While the Biden...

03.01.2025 1

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Power restored to almost all of Puerto Rico after massive blackout

After a massive New Year’s Eve blackout, nearly all of Puerto Rico’s power has been restored — though the island is also projected to face power...

02.01.2025 1

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Will California sell gas cars after 2035? Nobody knows for sure.

While the Biden administration approved California’s effort to ban new sales of gas-powered cars by 2035, the Golden State’s automotive future...

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