The department continues the years-long cleanup process across the country. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced $775 million to plug abandoned oil and gas wells, awarding the…
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House Judiciary Chair Requests Details on Companies’ Environmental Goals
Representative Jordan wrote to 130 investors regarding ESG in money management. House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan wrote letters to 130 investors, requesting an explanation for their proposed environmental,…
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EPA Selects 25 Clean Energy Projects to Receive $4.3 Billion
The funding will go toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions across variety of sectors. President Biden’s administration announced $4.3 billion for 25 clean energy projects, working to distribute the…
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Interior Department Awards Funding to Close Orphaned Wells
The latest round of funding was distributed to Alaska, Arizona, New York, and Ohio. The Department of the Interior (DOI) distributed an additional $126.7 million from the Bipartisan…
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Senate Passes Nuclear Energy Acceleration Bill
A version of the act has already passed the House, so the measure is on its way to the president’s desk This week, the Senate passed the ADVANCE…
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FERC Grants Conclusive Approval for Mountain Valley Pipeline
The much-litigated natural gas project is back on track after a pipeline rupture in May. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) granted approval for Equitrans Midstream Corp. to…
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USDA Recognizes Pollinator Week
The department seeks to protect the species through research and education. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is highlighting National Pollinator Week to bring awareness to the role that…
Read MoreEPA Reviewing Study on Toxic EtO Gas in Louisiana
Local emissions, reportedly a thousand times higher than safe levels, create a “cancer alley.” The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reviewing a report filed by researchers that found…
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Administration Releases New Rules for Voluntary Carbon Credits
Improvements were made to carbon offset policies to ensure delivery of claims. President Biden’s administration announced updates to managing voluntary carbon credits this week, strengthening guidelines for the…
Read MoreInterior Allocates Funding for Orphaned Gas Wells in ND and WV
Over 500 abandoned, contaminated sites will be plugged or remediated. The Department of the Interior awarded $54 million to North Dakota and West Virginia to plug abandoned oil…
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