The new interactive map shows progress across eight western states. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched a new interactive map this month that shows where the Forest…
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Interior Secretary Visits Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
Tours historic sites and rebuilding efforts after Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland was joined by Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs Carmen…
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Fire Restrictions Loosen in Some California Counties
Interior Department’s Ukiah Field Office marks the cooler temperatures. The Bureau of Land Management announced that the Ukiah Field Office is easing fire restrictions on the public lands…
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President Biden Recaps His Meeting with President Xi
There is no “new cold war” with China, he said. President Joe Biden gave a press briefing following his nearly three-hour meeting with President Xi Jinping of China…
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President Announces Restrictions on Methane Emissions
Methane is a potent greenhouse gas. President Joe Biden gave a speech before the United Nations COP27 climate convention in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, in which he announced…
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Presidents Biden and Xi to Meet at G20
Taiwan is expected to be part of Monday’s discussions. President Biden and President Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet in person for the first time on Monday at…
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U.S. Endorses South Africa Energy Transition Plan
The investment plan receives continued support at COP27. At the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Climate Envoy John…
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Defense Undersecretary Highlights New Deterrence Strategies
He explained how complexities are being exacerbated by technological advances. Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl spoke at Brookings Institution this week, where he shared the complexities…
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Treasury Requests Public Input on Climate Tax Policies
$270 billion is being dedicated to various climate tax incentives. The Treasury Department recently issued three requests for public input, asking for comments on how best to implement…
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United Nations Climate Conference Convenes in Egypt
The conflict in Ukraine has created hurdles regarding energy. Representatives from around the world are meeting for the United Nations climate summit, called COP27, which convened on Sunday…
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