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Trump eyes major cuts to NOAA research

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump eyes cuts to weather, climate and oceans research The Trump administration...

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Trump eyes major cuts to NOAA research 

The Trump administration is eyeing cuts to climate, weather and ocean research in a draft budget blueprint for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

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Trump administration cuts contracts for National Climate Assessment 

The Trump administration is cutting contracts that funded work on the National Climate Assessment — which is published every few years and details...

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Military’s ‘forever chemical’ use leaves lasting scars

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story How the military's use of PFAS impacted communities Colorado Springs and its...

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Trump orders his administration to repeal Biden showerhead flow restrictions

President Trump on Wednesday ordered his administration to repeal a Biden-era rule restricting water flow from shower heads. “In my case, I like to...

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Trump signs order to make 'showers great again'

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump directs repeal of Biden showerhead rule President Trump has ordered his...

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Trump exempts dozens of coal plants from stricter pollution standard

President Trump on Tuesday exempted dozens of coal plants from a Biden administration regulation imposing stricter standards for mercury, lead, nickel...

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Trump signs executive orders bolstering coal

{beacon} {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story  Trump signs executive orders bolstering coal President Trump on...

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Trump to reassess fluoride in drinking water

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story EPA to reconsider fluoride safety The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will...

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EPA says it will reconsider safety of fluoride in drinking water

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will reconsider the health impacts of fluoride in drinking water — taking what could be an initial step...

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Chemical industry asks for blanket exemptions to Biden-era regulations

Two leading chemical industry groups have asked the Trump administration for blanket exemptions to certain Biden-era regulations for all polluters....

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Energy considers 40 percent of its staff nonessential

{beacon} {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Energy considers 40 percent of its staff nonessential The Energy...

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Energy Department considers more than 40 percent of its staff nonessential as layoffs loom

The Energy Department (DOE) considers more than 40 percent of its staffers to be nonessential — meaning these people could be on the chopping block...

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Senate parliamentarian says lawmakers can’t overturn California car rules – but Republicans may try anyway

The Senate parliamentarian has ruled that lawmakers cannot use the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn California’s electric vehicle mandate...

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CDC cuts environmental health employees

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Staff who worked on lead, asthma let go from CDC Staff members who fought...

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All staff cut at federal HHS energy affordability office

Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story All staff cut at federal HHS energy affordability...

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Miners express concerns over recent Trump actions

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Safety official firings cause concerns for miners Reported firings at federal...

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Federal firings and office closures create concerns for miners

Reported closures and firings at federal offices are creating concerns about the safety and health of coal miners.  On Tuesday, massive layoffs at...

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Almost 40 percent of Americans report facing extreme weather: Survey

Nearly 40 percent of Americans experienced extreme weather last year — and those who did were more likely to be concerned about climate change,...

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Experts raise alarms about eliminating FEMA

Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Experts raise alarms about eliminating FEMA...

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DHS considers axing disaster and counterterrorism grants that help sanctuary cities

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will consider axing billions of dollars in grants for programs that seek to prevent terrorism or help...

29.03.2025 3

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Noem's vow to 'eliminate' FEMA raises alarms

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's vow to “eliminate” the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is raising the alarm from experts on...

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Trump considers axing FEMA grants over immigration

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story DHS considers axing disaster, counterterrorism grants The Department of...

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SEC votes to stop defending climate disclosure rule

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted to stop defending a rule that required some companies to disclose their planet-warming emissions...

28.03.2025 7

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EPA sets up portal to request Clean Air Act exemptions

Click for the latest from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story EPA sets up portal to request Clean Air Act...

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Trump administration sets up portal for polluters to request exemptions to clean air rules

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set up a portal allowing polluters to request exemptions to nine Clean Air Act rules. The Clean Air Act...

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Will GOP praise for Tesla translate to sales?

Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Will GOP praise for Tesla translate to sales?...

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Democrats grill EPA nominee over green bank controversy

Democrats grilled Sean Donahue, President Trump’s pick as top lawyer for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), on the agency’s attempts to...

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DHS chief targets FEMA

Click for more from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story DHS chief targets FEMA Homeland Security Secretary...

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Noem says she plans to ‘eliminate FEMA’

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said she planned to “eliminate” the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during a televised cabinet...

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Trump threatens tariffs for countries that buy Venezuelan oil, gas

Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump to place secondary sanctions on Venezuelan...

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Monsanto parent ordered to pay $2B in Roundup lawsuit damages

The company behind Roundup weedkiller herbicide was ordered to pay more than $2 billion in a man’s cancer lawsuit. According to his attorneys, John...

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Trump defends Tesla amid challenges

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump defends Tesla amid backlash, financial woes The White House is going to...

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Trump signs minerals order, confirms Ukraine deal

Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump signs minerals order, confirms Ukraine deal...

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Trump administration takes steps to expand Arctic drilling, including in contentious wildlife refuge

The Trump administration formally announced Thursday that it planned to expand drilling in the Arctic, including in the contentious Arctic National...

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Judge halts EPA effort to claw back green bank funds

Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Judge halts EPA effort to claw back green bank...

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Court finds Greenpeace liable in case over Dakota Access Pipeline

A court in North Dakota has found Greenpeace liable for hundreds of millions of dollars over actions to combat the Dakota Access Pipeline. The...

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EPA weighs elimination of research office

Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story EPA weighs elimination of research office The...

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Trump eyes more coal power 

President Trump is hoping to see more of the nation’s energy produced with coal, he said in a social media post on Monday night. Trump wrote that he...

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EPA considers eliminating its science arm

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering the elimination of its science arm and firing most of its employees, according to documents...

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Trump talks tough on toxics but is rolling back rules

Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump talks tough on toxics but is rolling back...

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Trump blocks rule to implement methane fee for oil and gas companies

President Trump on Friday signed a resolution to block the implementation of a fee on oil and gas companies’ excess methane emissions. The...

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While Trump pledges to combat toxics, his EPA moves to loosen chemical rules 

President Trump has repeatedly said he’ll take on toxic chemicals — but many of his administration's actions are expected to allow for more...

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Burn pit fund on the chopping block

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Fund for veterans exposed to toxics faces chopping block Democratic lawmakers...

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Interior, Energy must rehire fired workers, judge says

Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Interior, Energy must rehire fired workers, judge...

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Farmers sue Trump administration over halted IRA grants

Farmers and environmental groups are suing the Trump administration over its decision to pause grants that are part of the Democrats’ climate, tax...

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EPA to steer environmental cops away from energy companies

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicated this week that it will steer its environmental cops away from energy companies.  The EPA can...

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EPA sets stage for cutting climate and pollution regs

Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story EPA sets stage for cutting climate and pollution...

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Administration cancels meteorologist disaster training

Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   First in The Hill Administration cancels meteorologist disaster...

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Staff shortages halt some federal weather balloon launches amid Trump cuts

The Trump administration is pausing at least a handful of balloon launches that collect weather data in at least three locations due to staffing...

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