Energy and Environment: Trump has taken longer to name a science adviser than any modern president

Bipartisan group of former FERC commissioners reject energy secretary's bid to help coal plants; Scott Pruitt suggests he will restrict scientists who get EPA grants from advising...

With Chris Mooney   Trump has taken longer to name a science adviser than any modern president The administration is moving forward on decisions that depend on science despite leaving the top White House scientific position open. By Chris Mooney  •  Read more » Bipartisan group of former FERC commissioners reject energy secretary's bid to help coal plants Eight former members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission — including five former chairmen — have filed a letter with the commission in opposition of Rick Perry's plan. By Steven Mufson  •   Read more »   Scott Pruitt suggests he will restrict scientists who get EPA grants from advising the agency The administrator promises a directive in the coming week to "fix" the problem. By Brady Dennis  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Ancient Egypt's rulers mishandled climate disasters. Then the people revolted. Volcanoes on the other side of the world may have caused droughts in Egypt, felling leaders who couldn't manage disaster relief. By William Wan  •   Read more » Coast Guard suspends search for oil rig worker missing after explosion in Louisiana Seven people were injured in the oil rig blast Sunday near New Orleans. By Kristine Phillips  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Desperate Puerto Ricans line up for water — at a hazardous-waste site Past water tests at the site have shown the presence of potentially harmful industrial solvents. By Arelis R. Hernández and Brady Dennis  •   Read more »   Trump taps climate skeptic for top White House environmental post The nomination of Kathleen Hartnett-White to chair the administration's Council on Environmental Quality is sure to infuriate environmental advocates. By Brady Dennis and Chris Mooney  •   Read more »   Recommended for you     Get The Energy 202 newsletter Your daily guide to the energy and environment debate. Sign Up  »         Share Energy and Environment:    Twitter     Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Energy and Environment or because it is included in your subscription. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2017 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071