"America’s Light Bulb Revolution"
"Solar panels and wind turbines get a lot of attention, but a more inconspicuous instrument is helping to reshape America’s energy economy right now: The humble light bulb."
Source: NY Times, 03/22/2019
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Dem Senators Demand Offshore Drilling Info Before Bernhardt Confirmation
"A group of Senate Democrats are calling on the Interior Department to release more details about its anticipated offshore drilling plan prior to next week’s confirmation hearing for acting Secretary David Bernhardt."
Source: The Hill, 03/22/2019
"Politics: After Fast Start, A Slowdown For The Green New Deal"
"Sen. Chris Van Hollen likes the Green New Deal and plans to soon support its ambitious vision of fighting climate change. but first, the Maryland Democrat has to get a couple of things in order — such as finishing up a related measure that would impose a price on carbon emissions."
Source: ClimateWire, 03/22/2019
Banks Put $1.9 Trillion Into Fossil Fuels Since The Paris Climate Deal
Since the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, the 33 largest global banks collectively provided $1.9 trillion in financing for fossil fuels, a study by environmental groups says.
Source: Fast Company, 03/21/2019
"Nuclear: Trump To Sign Off On New DOE Loan Guarantees For Vogtle"
"The Trump administration is set to close on new loan guarantees for Southern Co.'s Plant Vogtle, the nation's lone nuclear construction project, sources have confirmed to E&E News."
Source: Greenwire, 03/21/2019
Oil Leases Broke the Law by Not Assessing Climate Impact, Judge Rules
"The Obama administration violated federal law by failing to adequately take into account the climate change impact of leasing public land for oil gas drilling in Wyoming, a federal judge ruled Tuesday. But the decision by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia could also present a legal threat to President Trump’s agenda to quickly expand oil and gas drilling and coal mining across the nation’s public lands and waters."
Source: NY Times, 03/21/2019
"Oregon House Approves 10-Year Ban On ‘Fracking’"
"The Oregon House approved a 10-year ban on fracking to explore for oil and natural gas."
Source: AP, 03/20/2019
EPA Seeks Expanded Coal Ash Program As Greens Pursue Litigation
"As part of its proposed budget for next year, the Trump administration wants to expand an EPA program that gives states regulatory authority for coal ash disposal."
Source: Greenwire, 03/20/2019
"Supreme Court: Justices Side With Tribal Firm Over State Fuel Tax"
"A treaty more than 150 years old shields tribal businesses from Washington state's gas tax, the Supreme Court ruled today."
Source: Greenwire, 03/20/2019
Dem Lawmakers Call for Interior Ethics Probe
"A pair of Democratic lawmakers are calling on the Interior Department watchdog to look into ethical concerns involving a number of key agency officials."
Source: The Hill, 03/19/2019
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