The report identifies challenges and solutions to pave the way for sustainable climate action in farming and forestry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released a report,…
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Treasury Secretary Appoints Climate Counselor
The new department official will report to Secretary Yellen directly to support a net-zero emissions economy. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen appointed Ethan Zindler as the Treasury…
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EPA Proposes Rule on Portable Gas Generators
The agency seeks to restrict carbon emissions. The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a new rule under which the Consumer Product Safety Commission would tighten carbon monoxide emissions…
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EPA Publishes Final Rule for Hydrofluorocarbon Reduction
Mandates the 40 percent reduction of the polluting coolant in the coming four years. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its final rule last week mandating the reduction…
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25 Attorneys General Caution EPA Regarding EV Proposal
The letter sent as part of public comment states the administration oversteps its authority. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received a letter from 25 state attorneys general stating…
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Energy Department Invests in Clean Energy Research
Funds 30 research projects at 16 National Laboratories. The Department of Energy distributed $21 million to 16 National Laboratories, allowing them to move forward with 30 projects exploring…
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Transportation Department Announces Funding for Buses
Both electric and “traditional” buses are included. The Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration announced that $1.7 billion will be dispersed under the infrastructure law for over 1,700…
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Secretary Yellen Outlines Climate Strategies
Financial ministers hear priorities for developing climate action. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen spoke before the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action last week, discussing the…
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Energy Grants Available for Manufacturing Emission Reduction
Funding will be for improvements for smaller manufacturing firms. The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that $80 million in grant funding is available to help small- to…
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Legislators Request”Greater Scrutiny” on Natural Gas Industry
Letter sent to the chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality. A group of 44 legislators signed a letter to White House Council on Environmental Quality…
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