Politics Aug 11 Sweeping climate bill will push American energy to go green Congress is poised to pass a transformative climate change fighting bill. Friday's vote would be the first major climate package in the U.S. and would include close to $375 billion in spending.
Politics Aug 04 In surprise vote, Senate to overturn Biden environmental rule Manchin, a key player on energy and climate issues and a swing vote in the closely divided Senate, joined with Republicans to support the measure, which was approved 50-47.
Politics Aug 01 WATCH: Kamala Harris announces $1 billion to states for floods, extreme heat Harris called climate change an “immediate” and “urgent” crisis as she detailed Biden administration efforts to respond to disasters such as deadly flooding in Kentucky and wildfires in California.
Politics Jul 30 House approves legislation to help the West cope with wildfires and drought The measure combines 49 separate bills and would increase firefighter pay and benefits; boost resiliency and mitigation projects for communities affected by climate change; protect watersheds; and make it easier for wildfire victims to get federal assistance.
Nation Jul 16 Biden promises to take action on climate change despite setbacks Biden did not specify what actions he will take on climate, but said they will create jobs, improve energy security, bolster domestic manufacturing and protect consumers from oil and gas price increases. “I will not back down,'' he promised.
Politics Jun 24 President Biden partners with East Coast governors to boost offshore wind energy The White House is launching a partnership with 11 East Coast governors to boost the growing offshore wind industry, a key element of President Joe Biden's climate change plan.
Politics Jun 23 WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds briefing as administration works to lower gas prices An oil industry meeting with Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm to lower gas prices and boost domestic oil supplies was constructive, but did not produce a major breakthrough, administration and industry officials said Thursday.
Economy Jun 22 How Biden’s proposed gas tax holiday could alleviate pressure at the pump Facing stubbornly high gas prices that average about $5 a gallon nationwide, President Joe Biden has urged Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months.
Health Jun 18 Court rejects Trump-era EPA finding that Roundup weed killer is safe The California-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to reexamine its 2020 finding that glyphosate did not pose a health risk for people exposed to it by any means — on farms, yards or roadsides…
Politics Jun 15 EPA says ‘forever chemicals’ pose a health risk even at very low levels The Environmental Protection Agency is warning that two nonstick and stain-resistant compounds found in drinking water are more dangerous than previously thought — and pose health risks even at levels so low they cannot currently be detected.