Officials refused to testify about the impact of offshore wind farms on wildlife and the environment. Representative Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey said a “green-energy” giant company…
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USDA Announces Funding for Native Seeds and Forest Nurseries
Aid will support reforestation efforts throughout the country. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has invested nearly $10 million to support its partnerships with forest nurseries and native seed…
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Annual Intelligence Threat Assessment Released
Major threats include China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, international economies, and health and food security. Hearings are being held Wednesday before the Senate Intelligence Committee and Thursday before…
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New UN Treaty Would Protect Ocean Life
Questions remain about how it will be implemented. Members of the United Nations have agreed on a unified treaty to protect and conserve the globe’s oceans. The UN Convention…
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USPS Selects Ford for Electric Vehicle Contract
The company was competitively chosen to produce 9,250 service vehicles for the fleet. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has awarded its contracts for 9,250 new electric USPS delivery…
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Wind Lease Sales Available for the Gulf of Mexico
The interior secretary says there is no time to waste. The Department of the Interior announced the first lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico for wind power…
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Interior Secretary Speaks at Perth USAsia Centre Event
Highlights importance of Indigenous-led conservation for the climate. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland visited the Perth USAsia Centre in Perth, Australia, last week where she spoke at…
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Treasury Moves to Make More EVs Eligible for Tax Credits
The department will use EPA consumer guide instead of the Corporate Average Fuel Economy. The Department of the Treasury has announced the expansion of the electric vehicles eligible…
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Treasury Releases Multinational Tax Guidance Document
“Pillar Two“ provides details on global minimum tax for corporations. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), an international financial forum that participates in all G20 meetings,…
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DOT Announces Funding for Clean Transit Buses
Department seeks to replace aging transit fleets nationwide with electric vehicles. The Department of Transportation issued a notice of funding opportunity on Friday, announcing nearly $1.7 billion to…
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