Environment and Natural Resources Division oversaw 4,000 matters. In commemoration of Earth Day, the Justice Department released the accomplishments made in the Fiscal Year 2021 by their Environment…
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President Signs Executive Order for Forest Conservation
Earth Day recognition also addresses wildfire prevention. An executive order signed by President Biden on Friday directs the Interior and Agriculture secretaries to conduct the first inventory of…
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Administration Restores Environmental Policies
The measure could stall needed infrastructure projects. President Biden’s administration is reinstating stricter environmental standards for approving new pipelines, highways, power plants, and other construction projects, including requiring…
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John Kerry Promotes Renewable Energy over Russian Oil
Spoke in Palau at oceans conference. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry spoke at the Our Oceans conference in Palau, featured as the opening speaker for the…
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Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments Against EPA
Two coal companies hope to loosen regulation. The Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week regarding the extent of power that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is able…
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Army Releases Climate Change Strategy
Communicates specific plans to address climate issues. The U.S. Army published its first strategy to address climate change on Tuesday. The strategy outlines specific plans to guide the…
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Energy Department Welcomes New Appointees
Aims for diversity and clean energy goals. The Department of Energy announced new hires and promotions for key roles in their network, including Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Regional…
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Defense Secretary Redesignates Chief Sustainability Officer
Joe Bryan transitions from Senior Advisor to CSO. An executive order made by the president in December required the Department of Defense to introduce a full-time Chief Sustainability…
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Homeland Security to Recruit Climate Professionals
They will seek recent graduates for two-year program. The Department of Homeland Security announced that it would create a new program to recruit experts focused on climate change. The…
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Senate Majority Pauses Build Back Better Debate
Moderate members of the majority are not supportive of the measure. This week, Senate majority members met for a virtual lunchtime meeting to discuss their caucus strategy. They…
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