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"In 2018, the Trump administration fired the government’s entire pandemic response chain of command, including the White House management infrastructure."

"The oil and gas industry substantially rewards US legislators with campaign donations when they oppose environmental protections, according to a new analysis of congressional votes and political contributions."

"The Colorado River’s average annual flow has declined by nearly 20 percent compared to the last century, and researchers have identified one of the main culprits: climate change is causing mountain snowpack to disappear, leading to increased evaporation."

"Supreme Court justices questioned whether a lower court decision over the Atlantic Coast pipeline crossing the Appalachian Trail would create an "impermeable barrier" to natural gas pipelines on the East Coast, and the wisdom of upholding that ruling."

"The president, eyeing the battleground state of Nevada, has made clear he opposes a nuclear waste site at Yucca Mountain, reversing a policy that was made in his name."

"The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee is expected to release its long-awaited energy reform package this week, as panel leaders prepare for floor time to open up."

"EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler and Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette are on tap for the first trove of hearings this week following the White House's release of its fiscal 2021 budget plan."

"3M Co.'s agreement to pay $55 million to clothier Wolverine World Wide Inc. to clean up PFAS in Michigan could serve as a model for other companies hoping to shift their liabilities for “forever chemicals,” lawyers say."