The Interior Department said it would review a new proposal for operations off the coast of American Samoa. Read more in The New York Times here.
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The Trump Administration Confirms It Wants to Privatize Energy Star
The Trump administration wants to privatize the popular Energy Star program, which sets government standards for energy-efficient appliances, Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin confirmed Tuesday. “This program is an example of one that can be run outside of government,” Zeldin told House members during a budget hearing. “I’ve actually had multiple entities reach out...
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China’s head start on clean energy is shaping the debate on the Republicans’ megabill
Read the article in Politico here.
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Thune tees up vote to nix California’s EV mandate, defying Senate parliamentarian
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is teeing up a contentious vote to overturn California’s electric vehicle mandate, defying a ruling from the Senate parliamentarian. “This week, we’re going to be moving to take up Congressional Review Act resolutions to overturn Clean Air Act preemption waivers the Environmental Protection Agency granted to California that allow California to...
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Conservation That Works for Producers and the Land
America’s farmland is an irreplaceable part of our natural heritage. The U.S. is home to more than 10 percent of the entire planet’s agricultural land, and it is essential that conservation efforts empower and support, not hinder, the farmers and ranchers who depend on it.
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China’s Overfishing Problem is Everyone’s Problem
America and the rest of the world need a comprehensive response to China’s overfishing and aggressive fishing tactics, which overwhelm competitors and threaten biodiversity.
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A Short Overview of Energy-Related Provisions in the Reconciliation Markup Text
With marathon markup sessions in full swing, these draft bills telegraph the direction of the reconciliation process and the negotiating points for the House Republicans.
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Senate approves Trump No. 2 picks for Energy, Interior
The Senate has approved President Trump’s picks for the No. 2 positions at the Energy and Interior departments. Tuesday evening, the Senate voted 52-44 to approve James Danly to be the deputy Energy secretary. Independent Sen. Angus King (Maine), who typically caucuses with Democrats, joined Republicans in voting in favor of the nomination. And on Wednesday, the upper chamber approved...
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The Inflation Reduction Act’s Energy Provisions Require Reform to Benefit Society
Few laws have proven as contentious as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022. The IRA was passed exclusively by Democrats, with Republicans voicing concerns over its cost. Following the November 2024 election, Republican leadership eyed repeal or phase-out of individual IRA provisions in 2025.
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US House targets big climate, clean energy rollbacks in budget proposal
U.S. House lawmakers laid out plans on Monday to phase out clean energy tax credits, slash spending on electric vehicles and renewable energy, and claw back other climate-related funds as part of the Republicans’ attempt to pass a multi-trillion-dollar budget in line with President Donald Trump’s agenda. The House Committee on Energy and Commerce laid...