Environmental Politics

Texas, Alabama Attorneys General Join Exxon's Battle vs. Climate Probe

"Saying the Virgin Islands' racketeering investigation 'appears to be driven by ideology, not law,' states file in support of company in Texas court. "

"The top law enforcement officials of Texas and Alabama are jumping in on the side of ExxonMobil, objecting to a racketeering investigation of the oil giant by the attorney general of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Source: InsideClimate News, 05/17/2016

Congress To Vote On Zika Funding; Bills Far Short Of Obama's Request

"After more than three months of fighting between the White House and Congress over emergency funding to combat the Zika virus, the Senate appears poised Tuesday to approve $1.1 billion for prevention and treatment programs to combat the mosquito-borne illness."

Source: USA TODAY, 05/17/2016

"Appeals Court Delays Action On Obama's Carbon Emissions Plan"

"A U.S. appeals court on Monday delayed consideration of a challenge by 27 states to President Barack Obama's federal regulations to curb carbon dioxide emissions mainly from coal-fired plants, meaning a decision will not come until after the November presidential election."

Source: Reuters, 05/17/2016

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