"For several years, America has led the world in reducing emissions, in good years and bad. But President Biden’s promise will require Americans to cut emissions at a rate that we’ve only ever seen in bad years. To fulfill his promise, we will have to reduce emissions four times more than our average reduction during years of economic growth."
Democratic senator pushes ban on sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035
"Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware urged the Environmental Protection Agency to adopt strict anti-pollution standards that would end sales of new, gas-powered vehicles by 2035."
U.S. Rare Earth Independence from China Still Has Years to Go, Experts Say
Decades of one-size-fits-all environment regulation and policy inattention are part of the reason for the increased dependency. Even with the United States holding vast mineral reserves worth trillions of dollars, America is now 100 percent dependent on imports for some 17 key minerals.
Why Advancing Trade Freedom Is Key to Cleaner Environment
"As a recent report by the Conservative Coalition for Climate Solutions reminds us, the proven way to lessen carbon emissions at a global scale is to implement policies that promote trade freedom around the world, through which policymakers can bring the less-developed countries up the economic ladder 'by rejecting socialism (i.e., shared misery) and embracing the proven principles of free market capitalism.'"
How natural gas can help the Biden administration meet new climate goals
"America’s natural gas utilities are committed to being part of the clean energy future and have a proven pathway to get there."
Opposition To U.S. Mineral Mining Could Derail The Green New Deal
"Enter the anti-development green lobby. Enter the Democratic Party politics that push the 'Green New Deal' that envisions a rapid 'energy transition' to renewables and electric vehicles and the abolition of fossil fuels and the internal combustion engine. The sparks will inevitably fly when the traditional priorities of these interest groups and policy goals collide with the realities on the ground."
Newsom Proposes Ban on New Fracking Permits in California by 2024
"The announcement does not affect permits for existing fracking wells, which supply about 17 percent of California’s gas and oil, according to the New York Times. Newsom also ordered regulators to 'analyze pathways to phase out oil extraction' in California by 2045, according to a statement released on Friday."
America deserves a pro-jobs climate plan
"Our energy resources provide America with an incredible strategic advantage. Through innovation and the strength of our workers, the United States has once again become the world’s No. 1 producer of oil, natural gas and renewables in the world."
House Republicans deliver a commonsense climate plan
"On Monday, House Republicans began unveiling their Energy Innovation Agenda, making the case for balancing economic and environmental sustainability through targeted policy solutions. "
At Earth Day Climate Summit, Biden Pushes for Sharp Cut to Greenhouse-Gas Emissions
"Mr. Biden used the summit to unveil a new target that calls for U.S. emissions to be 50% to 52% lower in 2030 than levels in 2005, a common baseline for such climate targets."