Says collaboration with private sector is critical. In preparation for the U.N. climate talks in November, U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry has been meeting with international officials, encouraging…
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SEC Extends Public Comment Period for Climate Change
Private sector gets extra input into climate oversight rules. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended its period for public comment on three current climate information…
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Senate Group Reviews Clean Energy Tax Cuts
Discusses potential legislation for U.S. energy independence. Around a dozen bipartisan senators met last week to go over an extensive list of proposed tax credits meant to encourage…
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Administration Begins Plan for EV Batteries
Domestic manufacture of batteries gets $3.1 billion in funding. President Biden’s administration announced Monday it will begin a $3.1 billion plan to support domestic manufacturing of batteries in…
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DOJ Releases 2021 Environmental Accomplishments
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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