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- US energy reform bill a ‘wishlist for the fossil industry’, say environmental groups Wed, 31 Jul 24, 8:00pmCritics say bill is a ‘fossil fuel wolf in clean energy clothing’ that would gut environmental protections
- Senator Joe Manchin unveils bill that would expedite federal energy projects Thu, 22 Sep 22, 9:34amThe centrist Democrat believes he has votes to pass the measure, which has met with resistance from the left
- The planet is in peril. We’re building Congress’s strongest-ever climate bill | Bernie Sanders Wed, 18 Aug 21, 10:46pmMore than any other legislation in US history it will transform our energy system away from fossil fuels and into sustainable energy
- Republicans criticizing Haaland's nomination have ties to fossil fuels Fri, 26 Feb 21, 11:00pmThe congresswoman has faced hostile questioning from senators during her confirmation for interior secretary. Some of them are personally invested in fossil fuels
- The Republicans criticizing Haaland's nomination – and their ties to fossil fuels Fri, 26 Feb 21, 11:00pmThe congresswoman has faced hostile questioning from senators during her confirmation for interior secretary. Some of them are personally invested in fossil fuels
- Boebert bill to block Paris climate agreement reignites Senate ratification debate Sun, 24 Jan 21, 5:00pmFrom The Washington Times Valerie Richardson writes in the The Washington Times: Rep. Lauren Boebert, Colorado Republican, has introduced a bill to block the Biden administration from reentering the Paris agreement…
- Send the Paris Climate Treaty to the Senate Tue, 8 Dec 20, 1:00pmHowever, President Obama unilaterally decreed that Paris was not a “treaty,” but merely an agreement, an accord – some lesser document that he could personally sign, committing the US to it, making an end-run around...
- Naomi “no evidence” Oreskes – careful for what you wish for, Pt 2 Sun, 10 Nov 19, 5:00pmReposted from Gelbspan Files Naomi Oreskes’ appearance at a 10/23/19 House hearing on the topic of “the oil industry’s climate denial campaign” wasn’t a one-time event...
- Political polarisation over climate crisis has surged under Trump Sat, 12 Oct 19, 12:00amRevealed: divide exacerbated by fossil fuel industry’s record contribution to Republicans
- A Senate Tax Bill Energy Trifecta: Opening ANWR, Killing EV’s and Energy Dominance! Tue, 5 Dec 17, 1:12amWell… Maybe not killing EV’s… Just leveling the playing field a bit. Guest gloating by David Middleton Senate Republicans approve plan to allow drilling in Arctic refuge with tax legislation Senate Republicans...
- Republican senator claims the EPA is brainwashing children Fri, 17 Mar 17, 11:04pmSenator James Inhofe of Oklahoma claimed Thursday on CNN that the Environmental Protection Agency is “brainwashing” America’s children, defending Donald Trump’s plan to cut the agency’s funding by 31 percent...
- Vermont's GMO labeling law is finally official Wed, 6 Jul 16, 11:16pmOn July 1, a Vermont law requiring food manufacturers to label genetically modified ingredients on food labels officially took effect. It's the first law of its kind in the country, and imposes a $1,000 penalty for each day...
- Don't let Monsanto and Whole Foods kill GMO labeling Thu, 30 Jun 16, 1:11amA first-of-its-kind law requiring foods sold in Vermont to declare whether or not they contain genetically modified crops is set to take effect on July 1st -- unless a national law being considered by Congress passes first...
- Democrats pitch Keep it in the Ground bill to prohibit new fossil fuel extraction Fri, 12 Feb 16, 5:57amThe bill would ban coal, oil and gas extraction on US public land and is symbolic, as it has no chance of passing a Congress dominated by Republicans
- Obama faces growing pressure as construction of Keystone pipeline moves a step closer Sat, 10 Jan 15, 6:12amNebraska supreme court rules that pipeline can go ahead as House of Representatives again votes to begin work