$24 million to be distributed to nine decarbonization projects. This week, the Department of Energy announced nine research projects have been chosen to explore technologies for removing carbon…
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Interior Adjusts Pay for Wildland Firefighters
Guaranteed $15 minimum wage for frontline firefighters. The Department of the Interior announced that it would be increasing the base pay for all wildland firefighters employed by the…
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President Issues Stronger Emissions Rules
Executive order establishes goal for electric vehicles. On Thursday, President Joe Biden signed an executive order in which he sets a target for half of all new vehicles…
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G20 Ministers Disagree on Climate Goals
Timetables for net-zero global emissions are the sticking point. Ministers of the G20 have concluded their talks in Italy without reaching a climate deal. The energy and environment…
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EPA Looks to Phase Down Refrigerant
New rule stems from bipartisan 2020 legislation. The Environmental Protection Agency is preparing draft regulations that would sharply phase down gases used in air conditioning and refrigeration over…
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USDA Invests in Infrastructure for Earth Day
$487 million allocated for water, energy, and biofuel. Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson announced a major rural infrastructure investment by the USDA on Earth Day…
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White House Announces Virtual Climate Summit
40 Heads of State to attend Earth Day meeting The White House announced on Wednesday that all 40 heads of state who were invited to join an Earth…
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Green New Deal for Public Housing Act Introduced
Legislation is sponsored by Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Legislation to overhaul the nation’s public housing stock, which would cost up to $172 billion, was introduced…
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Climate Envoy Kerry Meeting Chinese Counterpart
Three days of meetings in Shanghai scheduled. On Wednesday, U.S. Special Climate Envoy John Kerry is set to arrive in Shanghai for three days of meetings with senior…
Read MoreClimate Envoy Kerry Heading to India, UAE
He is seeking international commitments on climate. John Kerry, President Biden’s climate envoy, is traveling to India and the United Arab Emirates in the coming days in pursuit…
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