Policy · 118th Congress
Biden administration open to legislation after Ohio derailment
Although the initial derailment did not breach these cars, authorities evacuated the area on Feb. 6 over concerns that they might explode.
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Policy · 118th Congress
As Willow project decision nears, Alaska ponders ties to oil
“We have blasts that shake the village every day at 6 o’clock,” she said.
Policy · 117th Congress
A Michigan community’s long battle with PFAS and the Pentagon
(Photo courtesy of Anthony Spaniola) Since early in 2010, Spaniola had been involved with community efforts to get the DOD to clean up contamination that has spread over nearly 6 square miles, including
Policy · 117th Congress
Both sides dig in as EPA’s final decision on Pebble Mine nears
But the agency announced on Sept. 6 that it would postpone the final determination until December so it could fully review all the comments — though it hasn’t escaped notice that it means there will be
Congress · 117th Congress
Sweeping budget package passes Senate; House on deck Friday
the table — although other Democrats kept prodding — were major party priorities like an expanded child tax credit, paid family and medical leave, universal pre-kindergarten, child care for kids under 6,
Policy · 117th Congress
Court hobbles EPA on climate, and its options are limited
The court’s 6-3 ruling, issued Thursday, did limit the EPA’s authority to rein in those emissions, saying the agency did not have sweeping power under the law regulating carbon pollution from utilities
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats fume, GOP lauds ruling to weaken EPA
By a 6-3 vote, the conservative majority ruled the agency does not possess broad authority to regulate pollution from electric utilities.
Policy · 117th Congress
Supreme Court limits EPA power plant carbon emissions authority
In a 6-3 vote, with Chief Justice John G.
Policy · 117th Congress
Supreme Court teed up for major decisions over next two months
Conservative tilt Republicans have brought major cases this term to a recently expanded conservative majority that holds a 6-3 advantage on the court.
Policy · 117th Congress
EPA unveils rule to combat cross-state smog pollution
Ruling awaited A ruling from the high court, where conservative justices have a 6-3 majority, could bind the agency’s regulatory options to curb greenhouse gases.
Policy · 117th Congress
Report: US carbon emissions grew in 2021
In the face of presidential orders and a flurry of legislation to curb carbon emissions, the volume of climate-warming gases pumped into the atmosphere in the U.S. grew by more than 6 percent in 2021 after
Congress · 117th Congress
Another hurdle for Biden’s climate goals: the Supreme Court
A ruling from the court, with its 6-3 conservative majority, could narrow the EPA’s authority under the Clean Air Act to regulate greenhouse gases from the power sector, the second-largest source
Policy · 117th Congress
Infrastructure bill may give Buttigieg final say over $105 billion
Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., likened to a one-time supplemental spending bill, would give $6 billion to Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor, divvied out at $1.2 billion a year.
Policy · 117th Congress
Trump’s energy plan was vacated and Obama’s is outdated. What’s next?
The Environment and Public Works Committee advanced his nomination to the full Senate by a 14-6 vote on Feb. 9. At the same hearing he told Sen.
Policy · 117th Congress
Environment panel advances Regan nomination for EPA
The bipartisan 14-6 vote bodes well for the nomination as it heads to the full Senate. Environment and Public Works Chairman Thomas R.
Policy · 116th Congress
Environmental action, laws may face new hurdles on high court
Corrected, Oct. 6 | A conservative supermajority on the Supreme Court could deal a crippling blow to environmental laws on the books, water down climate regulations tied up in court and make it harder
Policy · 116th Congress
Farmers are coming around on climate change
Crop farmers can turn to no-till farming that avoids turning over 6 to 10 inches of soil that releases carbon and exposes bare soil to wind and evaporation in order to plant seeds.
Policy · 116th Congress
High court backs environmentalists in clean water case
In a 6-3 decision, the court sent the case, County of Maui v. Hawai’i Wildlife Fund, back to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.
Policy · 116th Congress
States go their own ways on environmental enforcement during crisis
Deadlines waived Through his disaster emergency proclamation on March 6, Democratic Gov.
Policy · 116th Congress
Pressed to fix oil markets, Trump makes no public promises
“Just a quick example: In North Dakota, since Saudi Arabia and Russia announced their little price war, we’ve had $6 billion of cutbacks taken out of our state, planned for this year,” Cramer said