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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Transportation Projects Receive Funding for Domestic Materials
39 state transportation agencies awarded a collective $1.2 billion. The Department of Transportation (DOT) distributed $1.2 billion to state-level transportation agencies last month, allocating the funding for construction…
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DOE Announces $2.2 Billion for Two Hydrogen Hubs
The funding will support the development of commercial-scale hydrogen energy facilities. The Department of Energy (DOE) awarded $2.2 billion in federal cost-sharing with two new hydrogen energy hubs.…
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Energy Department Invests in Local Energy Efficiency Planning
Department distributes 2024 funding to 61 local and territorial governments. The Department of Energy (DOE) distributed $17.7 million to improve energy efficiency in a wide range of communities.…
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NOAA and DOT Sign Collaboration Agreement on Climate Data Sharing
Administrator Spinrad highlights the need to make transportation more resilient. Officials from the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) signed a memorandum…
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DOE Releases Report on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Scaling Challenges
Tracks research and development projects, and highlights next steps. The Department of Energy (DOE) has released its latest report on efforts to develop sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in…
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