Energy & Fuel

Sean Duffy, Fox News Host, Gets Trump’s Nod For Transportation Secretary

"A former Wisconsin congressman and Fox Business host, Sean Duffy, was named on Monday by President-elect Donald J. Trump as his choice to lead the Transportation Department."

Source: NYTimes, 11/19/2024

"Can Anything Be Done To Trump-Proof The Environment?"

"As advocacy groups brace for a new administration under President-elect Donald Trump — fearing a slew of deregulation and policy changes that would undermine a range of environmental health measures — some are pondering ways to try to “Trump-proof” the planet."

Source: The New Lede, 11/18/2024

Size and Spectacle of Global Climate Summit Is Hindering Progress: Experts

"If speeches and slogans could save the climate, COP29 would already be a success. But there are few signs the current round of climate talks will deliver on the only thing proven to slow global warming: rapid greenhouse gas cuts."

Source: Inside Climate News, 11/18/2024

"Four Things To Know About Trump’s Interior Secretary Pick"

"North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is expected to implement President-elect Donald Trump’s “drill, baby, drill” ethos on public lands and waters if confirmed to helm the massive Interior Department. But the self-styled CEO of North Dakota, who Trump revealed Thursday night he would nominate as Interior secretary, would have a role much broader than advancing drilling for oil."

Source: E&E News, 11/18/2024

"Trump Chooses Oil Fracking Boss Wright as Energy Secretary"

"Wright, the chief executive officer of Liberty Energy Inc., has no previous Washington experience. He’s made a name for himself as a vocal proponent of oil and gas, saying fossil fuels are crucial for spreading prosperity and lifting people from poverty. The threat of global warming, he has said, is exaggerated."

Source: Bloomberg, 11/18/2024

"Nation’s First Congestion Pricing Plan Makes A Comeback In New York City"

"Plans to enact the nation’s first congestion pricing program in New York City have been revived, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announced Thursday, five months after the initiative was abruptly paused amid pushback from drivers and a flurry of lawsuits."

Source: Washington Post, 11/15/2024

"Trump To Nominate North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum For Secretary Of Interior"

"President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to be his secretary of Interior, he announced Thursday evening at a gala."

Source: USA TODAY, 11/15/2024

"Dutch Appeals Court Overturns Landmark Climate Ruling Against Shell"

"A Dutch appeals court on Tuesday overturned a landmark ruling that ordered energy company Shell to cut its carbon emissions by net 45% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels, while saying that "protection against dangerous climate change is a human right."

Source: AP, 11/14/2024

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