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Trump considers easing safety screenings for chemicals

The Trump administration will consider easing regulations under which it considers the safety of existing chemicals — drawing concerns from public...

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NPS leaders plan 30 percent payroll cuts

Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   First in The Hill NPS leaders plan 30 percent payroll cuts The...

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NOAA set to fire 1,029 more employees

Staffing levels at the nation's already hobbled weather, climate and oceans agency could take a further nosedive in the days ahead. The National...

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Democrats sound alarm on job cut threats to grid

{beacon} View Online Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Democrats warn budget cuts pose risks to power grids Congressional...

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Trump administration reverses on plan to close nuclear waste site management office, Democratic senator says

The Trump administration appears to be reversing a plan to end the lease for an office that manages radioactive waste as the Trump administration...

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Trump eyes chemical safety rule rewrite

Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump eyes chemical safety rule rewrite The Trump...

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EPA nominee says US should adapt to, not mitigate, climate change

President Trump’s pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) office in charge of climate change and air pollution said Wednesday that...

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Trump tariffs could raise fuel prices

Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump tariffs could raise fuel prices President...

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Key Republican lays out ideas for FEMA reform

Rep. Dale Strong (R-Ala.) outlined several possible ideas for overhauling the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during a House hearing on...

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Oil and gas workers face dangers

Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Oil and gas workers face dangers The push to...

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OPEC+ will start long-delayed oil production hike

A group of oil-producing countries known as OPEC will proceed with a long-delayed hike in oil production. Eight countries that have repeatedly...

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NOAA firings spark fears about long-term damage

The Trump administration has made drastic cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that threaten to impact weather...

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National Weather Service workers impacted by Trump cuts

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story How the NOAA firings could affect Americans' lives The Trump administration...

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NOAA hit with layoffs

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Hundreds let go from NOAA The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration...

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Former lumber industry executive named as Forest Service chief

The Trump administration’s pick to lead the Forest Service was previously an executive at a lumber industry company. The Forest Service said in a...

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Johnson says approach to IRA repeal will be 'between a scalpel and a sledgehammer'

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) indicated this week that his approach to repealing the Democrats’ climate, tax, infrastructure and health care bill...

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Interior halts employee spending and travel

Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Interior halts employee spending and travel The...

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House votes to overturn rule implementing methane fee

The House on Wednesday voted to overturn a Biden-era rule implementing a program that charges oil and gas companies for excess methane emissions. The...

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Forest Service chief expresses ‘frustration’ over staffing loss in retirement announcement

The head of the Forest Service announced Wednesday that he will retire and expressed “frustration” over the Trump administration’s staff cuts....

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Judge indefinitely pauses Trump spending freeze

Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Judge indefinitely pauses Trump spending freeze A...

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Bank accounts for $20B climate program frozen

Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Bank accounts for $20B climate program frozen The...

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California wildfire aid will come with 'strings,' says Trump envoy Grenell 

The Trump administration will place “strings” on the recovery assistance it gives to California after the state faced deadly wildfires, Trump...

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Trump sets stage for NEPA overhaul

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump wipes out federal permitting guidelines The Trump administration has...

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Trump administration lays groundwork for overhauling environmental review process

The Trump administration late Wednesday tossed decades of environmental policy — laying the groundwork for an overhaul of how the federal government...

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Trump administration identifies hundreds of energy projects that could be fast-tracked

The Trump administration has identified hundreds of “emergency” energy projects whose approvals could be fast-tracked. The U.S. Army Corps of...

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Trump administration rescinds approval of NYC congestion pricing

Click for the latest from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump administration rescinds approval of...

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Trump administration rescinds approval of New York’s congestion pricing plan

The Trump administration rescinded the Biden-era approval of New York’s toll charging $9 for drivers to enter part of Manhattan.  The move is a...

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What environmental agency firings could mean for energy, pollution, national parks

The consequences of the Trump administration firing thousands of environmental employees from the federal government could range from worsened...

18.02.2025 6

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Ukraine woos Trump with prospect of mineral riches

Click for more from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Ukraine woos Trump with prospect of mineral riches...

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Authors of nixed nature report plan independent release

Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump canceled a report on American nature....

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Interior Department fires 2,300 employees after OPM directive

The Interior Department is firing 2,300 employees after a directive from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). An internal message reviewed by The...

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Despite court orders, Trump administration freezes numerous funds

Despite recent court rulings calling for an end to the Trump administration's sweeping pause on federal grants, numerous recipients are not getting...

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Zeldin seeks to recoup 'green bank' climate cash

Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Zeldin seeks to recoup 'green bank' climate...

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Zeldin seeks to recoup billions issued by Biden under 'green bank' program

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin says he will try to recoup billions of dollars issued by the Biden administration under...

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SEC backs away from climate disclosure rule

Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story SEC backs away from climate disclosure rule The...

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Haaland jumps into New Mexico governor's race

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is formally jumping into the race to become the Land of Enchantment’s governor. She announced her campaign on...

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Trump signs executive order restoring plastic straw use in government

President Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to return to using plastic straws. “We’re going back to plastic...

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Haaland teases announcement amid anticipated gubernatorial run

Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland posted cryptic videos to social media ahead of her anticipated run for New Mexico’s governor. On platforms...

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Falling costs drive US toward green energy — even as political tides shift

The U.S. is barreling toward an energy transition as renewables — especially solar — become ever-cheaper sources of energy. Renewables and natural...

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Environmental justice staff put on leave at EPA

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Environmental justice staff put on leave at EPA The Environmental Protection...

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Zelensky says he's open to Trump's rare earth request: 'Let's do a deal'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signaled a willingness Friday to work with President Trump to supply the U.S. with rare earth elements in...

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EPA puts employees who tackle pollution in overburdened communities on leave

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has put more than 160 workers who tackle pollution in overburdened communities on leave. The employees were...

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Red states sue New York over law making fossil fuel companies pay for disasters

A group of Republican attorneys general is suing New York over a state law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay for extreme weather disasters. The...

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Democrats raise alarm bells over DOGE 'havoc' at NOAA

Click for more from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Democrats raise alarm bells over DOGE 'havoc' at...

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Trump picks 'Sharpiegate' figure to lead NOAA

Click for more from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump picks 'Sharpiegate' figure to lead NOAA...

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Burgum begins to implement Trump’s 'energy emergency' declaration

Shortly after being sworn in to lead the Interior Department, Secretary Doug Burgum announced steps he would take to implement Trump’s declaration...

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Trump oil tariffs expected to raise price at the pump

President Trump’s tariff on Canadian oil is expected to raise prices at the pump for U.S. consumers, if it takes effect as planned after a 30-day...

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Trump wants rare earth elements from Ukraine in exchange for military aid

President Trump indicated Monday he wants a deal for rare earth elements and other items from Ukraine in exchange for continued military aid in the...

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Senate confirms fracking CEO Chris Wright to lead Energy Department

The Senate on Monday confirmed Chris Wright, the CEO of fracking company Liberty Energy, to lead the Energy Department. The vote was 59-38. Democrat...

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EPA tells 1,000 employees they could be fired 'immediately'

More than 1,000 employees at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) were notified last week that they may be subject to immediate firing, according...

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