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.
Politics Jul 14 WATCH: Biden administration makes $20 billion ‘green bank’ available for clean energy projects The Biden administration is making available $20 billion from a federal "green bank" for clean energy projects such as residential heat pumps, electric vehicle charging stations and community cooling centers.
Politics Jun 14 Republican-controlled House approves bills to protect gas stoves amid air quality concerns Bills approved this week would prohibit use of federal money to regulate gas stoves as a hazardous product and block an Energy Department rule setting stricter energy efficiency standards for stovetops and ovens.
Politics May 11 WATCH: Biden gives remarks after EPA proposes greenhouse gas emission rules for power plants President Joe Biden called the plan “a major step forward in the climate crisis and protecting public health.”…
Nation Apr 12 WATCH: EPA Administrator Micheal Regan announces new rules to spur sales of electric vehicles The Biden administration is proposing strict new automobile pollution limits that would require as many as two-thirds of new vehicles sold in the U.S. to be electric by 2032.
Nation Apr 11 Many Americans aren’t yet sold on going electric for their next car, poll shows The poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago shows that the Biden administration’s plans to dramatically raise U.S. EV sales could run into resistance from consumers.
Politics Apr 06 Vice President Harris promotes renewable energy deal in Georgia visit Continuing its efforts to promote renewable energy, the Biden administration on Thursday announced what it says will be the largest community solar effort in U.S. history, enough to power 140,000 homes and businesses in three states.