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]]> EPA union backs Harris /articles/epa-union-backs-harris/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:24:25 +0000 /articles/epa-union-backs-harris/ American Federation of Government Employees Council 238 switched its support to the vice president after Joe Biden left the campaign trail.

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]]> Biden ‘proud to have delivered’ on energy, climate /articles/biden-proud-to-have-delivered-on-energy-climate/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:23:39 +0000 /articles/biden-proud-to-have-delivered-on-energy-climate/ White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre touted President Joe Biden’s policy track record in her first press conference since the president dropped his reelection bid.

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]]> Stone-Manning says BLM trying to reduce FOIA backlog /articles/stone-manning-says-blm-trying-to-reduce-foia-backlog/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:23:26 +0000 /articles/stone-manning-says-blm-trying-to-reduce-foia-backlog/ But a leader with PEER said the agency isn't taking sufficient steps to provide information more quickly.

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]]> ‘Forever chemicals’ use in pesticide jumps — study /articles/forever-chemicals-use-in-pesticide-jumps-study/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:22:33 +0000 /articles/forever-chemicals-use-in-pesticide-jumps-study/ Environmental groups analyzed EPA-approved pesticide ingredients and found 30 percent approved within the last decade were PFAS.

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]]> Comeback for the great white? NOAA shark survey could indicate yes. /articles/comeback-for-the-great-white-noaa-shark-survey-could-indicate-yes/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:22:17 +0000 /articles/comeback-for-the-great-white-noaa-shark-survey-could-indicate-yes/ The numbers are still elusive, but last spring's Coastal Shark Bottom Longline Survey caught four young white sharks.

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]]> Meet Kamala Harris’ go-to guy on climate /articles/meet-kamala-harris-go-to-guy-on-climate/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:42:23 +0000 /articles/meet-kamala-harris-go-to-guy-on-climate/ Ike Irby has been a top climate adviser to the vice president dating back to her days on Capitol Hill.

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]]> Brutal Death Valley heat wave catches visitors off guard /articles/brutal-death-valley-heat-wave-catches-visitors-off-guard/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:42:18 +0000 /articles/brutal-death-valley-heat-wave-catches-visitors-off-guard/ Park officials face difficult decisions on how to best respond to life-and-death emergencies at one of the hottest places on Earth.

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]]> Navajo Nation seeks water permit control /articles/navajo-nation-seeks-water-permit-control/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:42:12 +0000 /articles/navajo-nation-seeks-water-permit-control/ The tribe could be the first to obtain authority from EPA to issue wastewater permits and enforce pollution requirements.

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]]> EPA to weigh regulating carcinogens in plastics /articles/epa-to-weigh-regulating-carcinogens-in-plastics/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:42:06 +0000 /articles/epa-to-weigh-regulating-carcinogens-in-plastics/ Five "high priority" and commonly used chemicals — including vinyl chloride — could be subject to bans or restrictions.

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]]> Regan praises Harris and potential VP pick Roy Cooper /articles/regan-praises-harris-and-potential-vp-pick-roy-cooper/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:41:58 +0000 /articles/regan-praises-harris-and-potential-vp-pick-roy-cooper/ The EPA administrator also panned Donald Trump's plans for the agency should he win a second term.

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]]> Exotic birds hunted for unique horns gain ESA help /articles/exotic-birds-hunted-for-unique-horns-gain-esa-help/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:41:54 +0000 /articles/exotic-birds-hunted-for-unique-horns-gain-esa-help/ Advocates have sought protections for one of the birds, the southern helmeted curassow, since 1991.

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]]> ‘Cocaine Shark’: It’s no longer just a B-movie title /articles/cocaine-shark-its-no-longer-just-a-b-movie-title/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:41:42 +0000 /articles/cocaine-shark-its-no-longer-just-a-b-movie-title/ Scientists say the drug can get into water — and then be consumed by fish — through inadequate sewage systems and illicit manufacturing.

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]]> Court sides with EPA on GenX advisory limits /articles/court-sides-with-epa-on-genx-advisory-limits/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:39:49 +0000 /articles/court-sides-with-epa-on-genx-advisory-limits/ The precedential decision tosses a petition from a "forever chemicals" manufacturer on jurisdictional grounds.

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]]> US fumes over India’s role in blocking WTO fishing subsidy deal /articles/us-fumes-over-indias-role-in-blocking-wto-fishing-subsidy-deal/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:09:58 +0000 /articles/us-fumes-over-indias-role-in-blocking-wto-fishing-subsidy-deal/ Most World Trade Organization members had hoped to finish a deal this week that to reduce subsidies that contribute to overfishing and overcapacity in the fishing sector.

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]]> Proposed Alabama shad protections could mean big changes for Southeast rivers /articles/proposed-alabama-shad-protections-could-mean-big-changes-for-southeast-rivers/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:09:53 +0000 /articles/proposed-alabama-shad-protections-could-mean-big-changes-for-southeast-rivers/ The federal government said a petition submitted by the Center for Biological Diversity makes a "substantial" case under the Endangered Species Act.

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]]> Vineyard Wind supplier says ‘manufacturing deviation’ caused blade break /articles/vineyard-wind-supplier-says-manufacturing-deviation-caused-blade-break/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:09:43 +0000 /articles/vineyard-wind-supplier-says-manufacturing-deviation-caused-blade-break/ The incident last week — a first for the nascent U.S. offshore wind industry — came at a complicated time for the sector, which has battled political scrutiny and economic challenges for months.

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]]> Environmental groups sue Port of Los Angeles over water pollution /articles/environmental-groups-sue-port-of-los-angeles-over-water-pollution/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 16:09:36 +0000 /articles/environmental-groups-sue-port-of-los-angeles-over-water-pollution/ Some places in San Pedro Bay have fecal bacteria and copper in amounts that surpass federal limits.

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]]> What Trump 2.0 could mean for EVs, solar and CCS /articles/what-trump-2-0-could-mean-for-evs-solar-and-ccs/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:51:56 +0000 /articles/what-trump-2-0-could-mean-for-evs-solar-and-ccs/ In a second term, the Republican could set policies that would shape some of the largest energy industries for years.

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]]> Elon Musk: Climate law repeal could help Tesla /articles/elon-musk-climate-law-repeal-could-help-tesla/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:50:57 +0000 /articles/elon-musk-climate-law-repeal-could-help-tesla/ The Tesla CEO has endorsed former President Donald Trump, who has pledged to roll back the Inflation Reduction Act and clean energy spending.

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]]> Central US is soaking up higher cost of burning coal, report says /articles/central-us-is-soaking-up-higher-cost-of-burning-coal-report-says/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:48:54 +0000 /articles/central-us-is-soaking-up-higher-cost-of-burning-coal-report-says/ Consumers paid $1.1 billion in excess costs because utilities generated electricity with coal instead of cheaper alternatives.

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]]> Electricity demand may slow US emission cuts — study /articles/electricity-demand-may-slow-us-emission-cuts-study/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:47:07 +0000 /articles/electricity-demand-may-slow-us-emission-cuts-study/ Researchers at the Rhodium Group said current policies could help lower emissions from power plants.

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]]> DOE commits $182M to cut steelmaking emissions /articles/doe-commits-182m-to-cut-steelmaking-emissions/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:46:01 +0000 /articles/doe-commits-182m-to-cut-steelmaking-emissions/ The conditional commitment would finance the construction of a plastics recycling facility in Erie, Pennsylvania, as well as an injection system tower at a steel manufacturing facility in Indiana.

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]]> EU ‘ready’ to negotiate as Hungary-Ukraine oil row boils over /articles/eu-ready-to-negotiate-as-hungary-ukraine-oil-row-boils-over/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:44:07 +0000 /articles/eu-ready-to-negotiate-as-hungary-ukraine-oil-row-boils-over/ The European Commission also said it doesn’t see any "immediate" oil supply risks after Ukraine partially banned Russian oil exports to Europe.

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]]> A top Senate Democrat backs Manchin’s permitting plan /articles/a-top-senate-democrat-backs-manchins-permitting-plan/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:32:33 +0000 /articles/a-top-senate-democrat-backs-manchins-permitting-plan/ New Mexico Sen. Martin Heinrich said the bill would "unlock an American-made clean energy future."

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]]> House leaders scrap vote on Energy-Water spending bill /articles/house-leaders-scrap-vote-on-energy-water-spending-bill/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:30:21 +0000 /articles/house-leaders-scrap-vote-on-energy-water-spending-bill/ The development likely spells doom for the $59.2 billion legislation.

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]]> Thompson hunts for farm bill votes as stalemate drags on /articles/thompson-hunts-for-farm-bill-votes-as-stalemate-drags-on/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:29:03 +0000 /articles/thompson-hunts-for-farm-bill-votes-as-stalemate-drags-on/ The House Agriculture chair fought off Democratic criticism that his plan abandons the traditional farm bill coalition.

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]]> Lawmakers push NRC members on implementing new law /articles/lawmakers-push-nrc-members-on-implementing-new-law/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:28:44 +0000 /articles/lawmakers-push-nrc-members-on-implementing-new-law/ Members of both parties are already thinking about other bills that could get momentum.

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]]> Interior opposed to well-plugging bill over methane testing /articles/interior-opposed-to-well-plugging-bill-over-methane-testing/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:28:02 +0000 /articles/interior-opposed-to-well-plugging-bill-over-methane-testing/ A House Natural Resources subcommittee also weighed renewable energy legislation.

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]]> Subcommittee chair: Pass tribal water deals before price rises /articles/subcommittee-chair-pass-tribal-water-deals-before-price-rises/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:26:50 +0000 /articles/subcommittee-chair-pass-tribal-water-deals-before-price-rises/ A House hearing Tuesday considered $12B in tribal water rights agreements.

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]]> Interior watchdog to lawmakers: ‘We need to be independent’ /articles/interior-watchdog-to-lawmakers-we-need-to-be-independent/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:26:22 +0000 /articles/interior-watchdog-to-lawmakers-we-need-to-be-independent/ The inspector general also tangled with lawmakers over how investigations of IGs are conducted.

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]]> Senators float dueling bills in response to Chevron ruling /articles/senators-float-dueling-bills-in-response-to-chevron-ruling/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:24:49 +0000 /articles/senators-float-dueling-bills-in-response-to-chevron-ruling/ One bill would reinstate Chevron deference. Another would make it harder for agencies to issue rules.

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]]> Republicans confront CPSC members on gas stove ban /articles/republicans-confront-cpsc-members-on-gas-strove-ban/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:23:56 +0000 /articles/republicans-confront-cpsc-members-on-gas-strove-ban/ Commissioner Richard Trumka Jr. once floated the idea.

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]]> Menendez to resign next month following conviction /articles/menendez-to-resign-next-month-following-conviction/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:23:01 +0000 /articles/menendez-to-resign-next-month-following-conviction/ The New Jersey Democratic senator submitted a resignation letter Tuesday afternoon.

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]]> Markups and hearings for July 22-26 /articles/markups-and-hearings-for-july-22-26-3/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:22:18 +0000 /articles/markups-and-hearings-for-july-22-26-3/ E&E News’ roundup of markups and hearings for the week.

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]]> Loophole leaves millions of workers unprotected by Biden heat rule /articles/loophole-leaves-millions-of-workers-unprotected-by-biden-heat-rule/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:19:06 +0000 /articles/loophole-leaves-millions-of-workers-unprotected-by-biden-heat-rule/ A 1972 law that allows states to avoid OSHA regulations for public-sector employees is undermining the nation's first proposed worker safeguards for heat.

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]]> Trump left the Paris Agreement once. Why a second exit could be different. /articles/trump-left-the-paris-agreement-once-why-a-second-exit-could-be-different/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:17:59 +0000 /articles/trump-left-the-paris-agreement-once-why-a-second-exit-could-be-different/ Technicalities and hesitations softened the effect of Trump's withdrawal last time. Here's what could make another departure more serious.

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]]> A small federal agency takes a big step to boost climate projects /articles/a-small-federal-agency-takes-a-big-step-to-boost-climate-projects/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:17:04 +0000 /articles/a-small-federal-agency-takes-a-big-step-to-boost-climate-projects/ The Small Business Administration now guarantees loans of $2 million — up from $350,000 — for emissions-reducing projects.

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]]> How Paris made the Olympics lean and green /articles/how-paris-made-the-olympics-lean-and-green/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:16:03 +0000 /articles/how-paris-made-the-olympics-lean-and-green/ The French capital cut costs and emissions by using existing infrastructure and emphasizing climate-friendly construction.

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]]> Harris kicks off campaign, knocks Trump for ‘Big Oil’ ties /articles/harris-kicks-off-campaign-knocks-trump-for-big-oil-ties/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:20:57 +0000 /articles/harris-kicks-off-campaign-knocks-trump-for-big-oil-ties/ The vice president accused her GOP rival of promising to do oil companies’ “bidding” in exchange for campaign contributions. 

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]]> ‘Déjà vu’: States urge SCOTUS to freeze Biden power plant rule /articles/deja-vu-states-urge-scotus-to-freeze-biden-power-plant-rule/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:19:59 +0000 /articles/deja-vu-states-urge-scotus-to-freeze-biden-power-plant-rule/ West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is hoping for a repeat performance after defeating the Obama-era Clean Power Plan.

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]]> Biden announces new NRC nominee /articles/biden-announces-new-nrc-nominee/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:18:13 +0000 /articles/biden-announces-new-nrc-nominee/ The president also named Lisa Ballance to be chair of the Marine Mammal Commission.

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]]> Biden admin spends $20M to better see wildfire outbreaks /articles/biden-admin-spends-20m-to-better-see-wildfire-outbreaks/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:17:27 +0000 /articles/biden-admin-spends-20m-to-better-see-wildfire-outbreaks/ Funding made available by the bipartisan infrastructure law aims to pair fire watchers with state-of-the-art NOAA imaging technology.

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]]> National Park Service vet takes helm of Eisenhower library /articles/national-park-service-vet-takes-helm-of-eisenhower-library/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:16:20 +0000 /articles/national-park-service-vet-takes-helm-of-eisenhower-library/ Todd Arrington has worked at NPS sites since 2009.

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]]> Would Harris replace 4,000 Biden appointees? /articles/would-harris-replace-4000-biden-appointees/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:38:39 +0000 /articles/would-harris-replace-4000-biden-appointees/ A “friendly” government takeover can get awkward. 

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]]> Congress weighs in as more parks require reservations /articles/congress-weighs-in-as-more-parks-require-reservations/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:38:27 +0000 /articles/congress-weighs-in-as-more-parks-require-reservations/ While reservation systems have plenty of supporters, they’re also getting increased scrutiny from lawmakers who worry that too many people will get locked out from the nation's parks.

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]]> Biden admin bolsters climate ‘super pollutants’ crackdown /articles/biden-admin-bolsters-climate-super-pollutants-crackdown/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:38:22 +0000 /articles/biden-admin-bolsters-climate-super-pollutants-crackdown/ The new measures by federal agencies and outside collaborators aim to better track and slash heat-trapping emissions.

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]]> Q&A: She was forced to close the Bureau of Mines. Could it return? /articles/qa-she-was-forced-to-close-the-bureau-of-mines-could-it-return/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:37:51 +0000 /articles/qa-she-was-forced-to-close-the-bureau-of-mines-could-it-return/ Rhea Graham oversaw the layoffs of 1,000 Interior Department employees in 1996.

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]]> The second gentleman is a national parks guy /articles/the-second-gentleman-is-a-national-parks-guy/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:37:46 +0000 /articles/the-second-gentleman-is-a-national-parks-guy/ Doug Emhoff has used his platform to advocate for protecting public lands.

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]]> EPA is asked to halt permitting for offshore carbon sequestration study /articles/epa-is-asked-to-halt-permitting-for-offshore-carbon-sequestration-study/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:37:40 +0000 /articles/epa-is-asked-to-halt-permitting-for-offshore-carbon-sequestration-study/ The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution project would release corrosive sodium hydroxide into waters off Massachusetts. Critics are calling for further study.

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