Environmental reviews of 2 clean energy grid additions begin. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced that it is taking the next step with two transmission projects that…
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U.S. Power Grid Reliability is at Risk
Watchdog reports that two-thirds of North America could experience power outages this summer. President Biden’s administration has promoted a reliance on green energy instead of coal and gas.…
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States Reach Deal on Colorado River Water
Interior Department will conduct an environmental review before federal authorization is given. An agreement to draw less water from the Colorado River was reached over the weekend between…
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Interior to Invest in Climate Resiliency in Territories
Funding will support evaluations of water levels and extreme weather. Officials from the Department of the Interior have announced that $12 million has been allocated to four territories…
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President Announces New Climate Agency
He signs an executive order that expands his Justice40 Initiative. President Joe Biden signed an executive order establishing the Office of Environmental Justice. The order directs federal agencies to…
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Environmental Impact Statement Drafted for Western Dams
Interior Department proposes alternative schedule for Glen Canyon and Hoover Dams. The Department of the Interior released a draft of the supplemental environmental impact statement for the updated…
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President Vetoes Bill on ESG Investing
The legislation would have reversed the Labor Department rule. “I just vetoed my first bill,” President Biden announced Monday. The Labor Department had previously issued a rule allowing…
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Offshore Energy Company Called Out by Congressman
Officials refused to testify about the impact of offshore wind farms on wildlife and the environment. Representative Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey said a “green-energy” giant company…
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USPS Selects Ford for Electric Vehicle Contract
The company was competitively chosen to produce 9,250 service vehicles for the fleet. The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has awarded its contracts for 9,250 new electric USPS delivery…
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Senate Passes Bill Blocking ESG Investing Rule
President Biden’s veto is expected. Late last year, the Department of Labor modified its rules, explicitly permitting retirement plans to offer Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) options. ESG…
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