Politics Sep 20 President Biden uses executive power to create a New Deal-style American Climate Corps The White House said Wednesday the program will employ more than 20,000 young adults who'll build trails, plant trees, help install solar panels and do other work to boost conservation and help prevent wildfires.
Nation Sep 14 Biden administration restores power of states, Native American tribes to block projects that endanger waterways States and Native American tribes will have greater authority to block energy projects such as natural gas pipelines that could pollute rivers and streams under a final rule issued Thursday by the Biden administration.
Politics Sep 14 Biden effort for clean cars faces crucial test as Republican-led challenges go to appeals court Efforts by the Biden administration to limit tailpipe pollution from automobiles face a crucial test as legal challenges brought by Republican-led states head to a federal appeals court.
Politics Sep 07 Biden cancels last oil and gas leases in Alaska's Arctic Refuge, overturns sales held by Trump The Biden administration has canceled the remaining seven oil and gas leases in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, overturning sales held in the Trump administration's waning days and angering Republicans.
Politics Sep 06 EPA to delay setting air quality standards despite advisory panel recommendation It's the second time in 12 years a Democratic administration has put off a new ozone standard before an election year.
Politics Aug 29 Biden administration weakens water protections after Supreme Court curtails federal power Justices boosted property rights over concerns about clean water in a May ruling in favor of an Idaho couple who sought to build a house near a lake.
Nation Aug 11 EPA eyes formal evaluation of toxic chemical that burned after Ohio train derailment The Biden administration could soon launch a formal evaluation of vinyl chloride, the chemical that burned following the fiery train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Politics Aug 02 Biden administration delays plans to restock nation's emergency oil reserve The Energy Department canceled a planned purchase of 6 million barrels for the strategic reserve this week, saying it wants to secure a good deal for taxpayers.
Politics Jul 27 WATCH: Biden addresses extreme heat as Phoenix hits record number of days over 110 degrees High temperatures have already scorched the Southwest this month, and more heat is expected in the Midwest and the Northeast in the coming days.
Politics Jul 20 New rules for oil and gas leasing raise rates energy companies must pay to drill on public lands The Biden administration is proposing new rules for the nation's oil and gas leasing program to raise costs for energy companies to drill on public lands and strengthen requirements to clean up old wells where drilling is completed or abandoned.