The department is accepting project proposals strengthening links between stages of production. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opened applications for $50 million in grants dedicated to…
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Energy Department Supports Ocean Carbon Capture and Storage
Secretary Granholm says the projects “will develop groundbreaking new technologies to cut emissions.“ The Department of Energy recently announced that 11 projects across 8 states will receive a…
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Interior Department Plans to Phase Out Single-Use Plastics
The strategies will be assessed and updated in 2024. The Department of the Interior has finalized plans to phase out all single-use plastics on public lands within the…
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Interior Department Updates Climate Policy
Secretary announces creation of Climate Science Application Team. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has announced four updated climate policies for the Department of the Interior, working to…
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Administration Decreases Offshore Oil Leases
Americans continue to experience higher energy prices. President Biden’s administration has reduced new offshore oil leases to their lowest levels ever, for the next five years. They cite…
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U.S. Establishes Diplomatic Relations with the Pacific Nation of Niue
Secretary Blinken and Niue Premier Tagelagi signed a joint statement. Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently joined Niue’s Premier Dalton Tagelagi in the signing of a joint statement…
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President Establishes American Climate Corps
Intends to enlist 20,000 young people. The White House announced a new program as part of National Climate Week called the American Climate Corps. Intended to engage American young…
Read MoreEPA Announces $100 Million for Recycling
It is the largest recycling investment in 30 years. The Environmental Protection Agency announced it is putting more than $100 million in funds under the infrastructure law toward…
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Climate Envoy Announces $4 Million for Kenya Support
He made the announcement at the 2023 Africa Climate Summit. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry announced a $4 million investment to support migrants impacted by climate…
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Administration Cancels Alaskan Oil and Gas Leases
Interior secretary says the lease sale was “seriously flawed.” Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced the administration is canceling oil and gas leases in Alaska and proposing additional protection…
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