The agency’s administrator is also trying to recoup $20 billion allocated under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced this month that…
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House Speaker Says IRA Repeal Is Between “Scalpel” and “Sledgehammer”
Total repeal is unlikely, but the majority is considering significant changes. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said that his party will not revoke the entire Inflation Reduction…
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EPA Approves West Virginia’s Underground Carbon Storage
Joins three other authorized states in the endeavor. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted West Virginia the authority to approve underground carbon dioxide storage wells outside of…
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Transportation Secretary Seeks to Rescind Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards
He released a rulemaking memo to the General Counsel, the Undersecretary for Policy, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy signed a memo as soon…
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President Trump Addresses World Economic Forum
He spoke to attendees in Davos via live feed from the White House. President Donald Trump delivered remarks via live feed from the White House on Thursday to…
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President Trump Again Withdraws the U.S. from Paris Climate Accords
He declares a national energy emergency. President Donald Trump stated he would again remove the United States from the Paris Climate Accords. Former President Obama had declared the…
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USDA Invests $180M to Expand Clean Energy and Biofuel Access
New projects are intended to support rural economies, reduce energy costs, and strengthen energy independence. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently allocated nearly $180 million to support…
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Tribal Communities Receive $121 Million for Climate Resilience Projects
Funding is distributed for relocation, coastal management, and habitat restoration. The Department of the Interior (DOI) distributed $121 million last week to Tribal communities facing environmental deterioration, funding…
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$849M Investment to Revitalize Water Infrastructure Across Western U.S.
The administration funds 77 projects to improve water systems and address climate issues. The Department of the Interior recently announced an $849 million investment under the Investing in…
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Interior Department Commits $125 Million to Address Drought in the West
New water recycling projects in California and Utah are intended to provide long-term water security. The Department of the Interior announced a $125 million investment last month to…
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