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"Biden Revamps Permitting In Boost For Clean Energy"

"On Tuesday, the White House finalized its “Phase 2” revisions for the National Environmental Policy Act’s regulations, which top officials believe will speed up permitting for key infrastructure projects while maintaining environmental protections. The rule is considered a cornerstone of Biden’s green agenda as he mounts his 2024 reelection bid and is likely to face resistance from Republican lawmakers and industry trade associations."

Source: E&E News, 05/01/2024

"Plastic Pollution Talks Make Modest Progress But Sidestep Production Curbs"

"Negotiations on a future global treaty to tackle soaring plastic pollution ran overtime into Tuesday morning amid tense debates over whether the world should seek to limit the amount of plastic being made. As the week-long talks in the Canadian capital of Ottawa ended before dawn, countries agreed to continue their work in ad hoc meetings before the final summit starting Nov. 25 in Busan, South Korea."

Source: Reuters, 05/01/2024

"What Is Mexico Doing About Climate Change?"

"The June general election in Mexico could mark a turning point in ensuring that the country’s climate policies better reflect the desire of its citizens to address the climate crisis, with both leading presidential candidates expressing support for renewable energy."

Source: Yale Climate Connections, 04/30/2024

"This New Biden Rule Will Save Americans $2 Billion On Utility Bills"

"The Biden administration has finalized a major rule change that raises the bar for real estate developers who want newly built homes to qualify for U.S. government-backed loans, laying the groundwork for a massive overhaul in the way Americans build houses."

Source: HuffPost, 04/29/2024

"How Abrupt U-Turns Are Defining U.S. Environmental Regulations"

"The polarization of politics means that rules are imposed, gutted and restored with each election. Experts say that’s bad for the economy."

Source: NYTimes, 04/29/2024

Alabama Coal Mine Keeps Digging Under Community After Fines and Explosion

"Following the death of a grandfather, Crimson Oak Grove Resources has left a community afraid for their homes and lives. An expert warns one resident may need to evacuate her home while she still can."

Source: Inside Climate News, 04/26/2024

"Wind Overtakes Fossil Fuels For UK Electricity Generation"

"Wind farms have been the primary source of electricity in the United Kingdom for the past two consecutive quarters, marking the longest stretch on record that renewable energy has surpassed fossil fuels in U.K. electricity generation."

Source: Reuters, 04/26/2024

"Foes Wage Attacks As Biden Rolls Out Power Plant Rules"

"The Biden administration hopes its new rules will withstand an onslaught of legal and political opposition."

Source: E&E News, 04/26/2024

"Standards Set To Eliminate Emissions From New Federal Buildings By 2030"

"The Biden administration has finalized standards for federal buildings that will eliminate onsite fossil fuel usage for new projects by the end of the decade, the Energy Department confirmed Wednesday."

Source: The Hill, 04/26/2024

"White House Unveils Plan To Accelerate Power Grid Expansion"

"The Department of Energy created a one-stop shop for federal permitting, helping transmission developers avoid the lengthy patchwork of regulatory approvals that has slowed major projects. The program makes the department the lead agency in permitting and finalizes a yearslong, multiadministration effort to coordinate the work of at least nine agencies with a hand in permitting power lines."

Source: E&E News, 04/26/2024

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