The longshoremen’s union president credits President-elect Trump as “one of the best friends of working men and women in the United States.“ The International Longshoremen’s Union and the…
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President Biden Withdraws Ocean and Coastal Areas from Oil and Gas Leasing
His withdrawals “have no expiration date and prohibit all future oil and natural gas leasing in the areas withdrawn.” On Monday, President Joe Biden announced the removal of…
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U.S. Port Employers File a Complaint with National Labor Relations Board
They requested injunctive relief, stating that the labor unions have ceased to negotiate. The United States Maritime Alliance has filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB),…
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Winter Storm System Causes Extensive Power Outages in the East
New York and Pennsylvania hit especially hard with high winds and heavy rain. A severe and powerful storm system has hit New England and the mid-Atlantic states, producing…
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FAA Warns of Flight Delays Leading into July 4th Holiday
Thunderstorms in the Northeast and heat or wind in other areas of the country are impacting travel times. The Federal Aviation Administration said travelers should expect widespread delays…
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Offshore Wind Proposal Competes with Military Training Facilities
Defense Department reports a “large portion” of potential wind lease areas conflict with operations. The Department of Defense released its completed assessment this week of offshore wind lease…
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Interior Invests $45 Million in Tribal Climate Resiliency
76 Tribes and 8 Tribal organizations along coastal areas receive funding. The Department of the Interior recently announced a $45 million investment in Native American Tribes being affected…
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Danielle Becomes First Hurricane of 2022
The National Weather Service expects it will not make landfall. Located over the northern Atlantic Ocean between North America and Western Europe, Danielle was upgraded from a tropical…
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NOAA Reports Record High Tide Flooding in 3 Coastal Cities
Agency predicts the phenomenon will grow worse in coming years. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released data on Tuesday showing days in a row of high-tide…
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DOE to Develop Offshore Wind Supply Chain Roadmap
Part of Federal-State Offshore Wind Implementation Partnership. Last week, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced its intent to develop an offshore wind supply chain roadmap. The agency will…
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