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ENERGY BRIEFING: Biden Considers Methane Vow Before Summit
The Biden administration is considering singling out methane for significant reductions as part of a pledge to cut greenhouse gases in advance of a climate summit next week, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Infrastructure Plan Lifts Tribes’ Hope of Turning on Water Taps
Native American officials and advocates say the potential funding in President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan represents an historic investment in new and existing tribal water infrastructure. It remains to be seen how much of the needed amount for clean drinking water in Indian country will be included in the eventual legislation.
Big Utilities Pan Texas Push to Curb Renewables Following Freeze
Three of the biggest power companies in the U.S. told Texas lawmakers that proposed new laws would load unfair costs onto wind and solar farms and chill investment in the state.
White House Considers Methane-Busting Vow Before Climate Summit
The Biden administration is considering singling out methane for significant reductions as part of a pledge to cut greenhouse gases in advance of a climate summit next week, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Satellite Constellation Set to Unmask World’s Super Polluters
Efforts to identify and attribute global emissions will get a boost from satellites to be launched by a consortium including Carbon Mapper, the State of California, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and
EPA Delayed Disclosing Risks of Ethylene Oxide, Watchdog Finds
The EPA “delayed informing” communities in Illinois about health risks associated with a carcinogenic chemical in 2018, which affected regional officials’ ability to address emissions, the agency’s internal watchdog said Thursday.
Maryland Zoo Wins Revival of Defamation Claims against PETA
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Inc. must face defamation and false light claims related to a blog post about a Maryland zoo’s alleged treatment of animals, a state appeals court ruled.
Canada’s Conservatives Embrace Carbon Tax in Sharp Turnaround (1)
Canada’s conservatives will back a price on greenhouse gas emissions in the next election, a sharp turnaround from past policy on climate change.
EPA Reaches Tentative Deal in Row Over Data on Asbestos Imports
The EPA reached an agreement in principle with states and public health groups to resolve a dispute over how it gathers information on imports of asbestos and products that contain it, the agency told a federal judge Thursday.
Oklahoma Lawmakers Vote to Tax Electric Vehicle Users
Electric vehicle users would pay a charging-station tax and an annual registration fee in Oklahoma under a bill state lawmakers approved Thursday and will send to Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt’s desk.
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White House Considers Methane-Busting Vow Before Climate Summit
EPA Delayed Disclosing Risks of Ethylene Oxide, Watchdog Finds
Canada’s Conservatives Embrace Carbon Tax in Sharp Turnaround (1)
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EPA Delayed Disclosing Risks of Ethylene Oxide, Watchdog Finds
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