Environmental Politics

Feds Give $26.5 Billion Loan For Electric Expansion In Georgia And Alabama

"Federal energy officials on Wednesday announced a record $26.5 billion loan to electric utilities in Georgia and Alabama, saying the loan will save customers money as the companies undertake a huge expansion driven by demand from computer data centers."

Source: AP, 02/26/2026

"Trump Changes To Black History Exhibits Spark Fears Of Self-Censorship"

"President Trump, who has eyes on the nation’s 250th birthday this summer, says historical sites focus too much on the issue of slavery instead of the “success” of the country. His administration has been accused of whitewashing the history of slavery at Smithsonian Institution facilities and National Park Service sites, including recently the President’s House in Philadelphia."

Source: The Hill, 02/25/2026

"Massie Seeks To Undo Trump’s Pro-Glyphosate Executive Order"

"At least one Republican lawmaker is formally pushing back on President Trump’s effort to boost a controversial herbicide, glyphosate, that’s reviled by supporters of the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement."

Source: The Hill, 02/25/2026

"Virginia House Delays Action on Bill Banning Paraquat"

"A bill banning the pesticide paraquat died last week in the Virginia House of Delegates after the chamber’s Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources Committee voted 22-0, with little explanation, to carry the measure over to next year for consideration."

Source: Inside Climate News, 02/25/2026

Judge Rules That Exxon May Sue Calif. AG For Defamation Over Recycling

"The federal judge rejected the California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s request to dismiss Exxon Mobil’s lawsuit accusing Bonta of defamation for criticizing Exxon Mobil’s advanced plastics recycling initiatives."

Source: Reuters, 02/25/2026

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