Discussions there include global governance, addressing climate change, and reducing poverty. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting.…
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Energy Department Invests in Electric Heat Pump Manufacturing
Funding under the Defense Production Act will increase energy-efficient residential pump systems. The Department of Energy released $63 million this month to grow the domestic manufacturing of electric…
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Interior Department Invests in Native Seed Initiatives
The department will reseed wild areas damaged by the effects of climate change. The Department of the Interior invested $18 million into the new National Seed Strategy Keystone…
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DOE Finalizes Rule on Gas Stove Efficiency
A milder version than the original proposal was released after congressional pushback. The Department of Energy (DOE) finalized the rule requiring new gas stoves to reduce emissions, after…
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White House Names John Podesta Climate Envoy
The chief of staff says he will help meet “the gravity of the moment.” John Kerry is stepping down from his position as the president’s special climate envoy. Envoy…
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DOE Announces Investment in Emission Reduction Technology
Funding to address difficulties of industrial decarbonization. The Department of Energy recently invested $254 million into projects dedicated to decarbonizing the industrial sector. About 30 percent of America’s…
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Transportation Department Approves Bonds for Western High-Speed Rail
$2.5 billion in funding has been made available for the connection between Las Vegas and Southern California. The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that $2.5 billion in private…
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FHWA Provides Funding for Natural Disaster Road Repair
$729 million provided under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released $729 million to help 34 states and 3 territories repair roads and bridges damaged…
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Interior Secretary Visits Tribes in Southern U.S.
Her tour highlighted the administration’s commitment to strengthening tribal communities. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland took a multi-day tour across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, where she engaged…
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Climate Envoy Kerry Promises Clean Energy Progress After 2024 Election
He will step down from his envoy role to support the president’s reelection campaign. Climate Envoy John Kerry told international audiences on Tuesday that the U.S. will not…
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