Energy and Environment: Biden’s focus on environmental justice led to a year of progress — and burnout
Biden outpaces Trump in issuing drilling permits on public lands; Gas stoves in kitchens pose a risk to public health and the planet, research finds; After decades, Biden plans to make mobile homes greener, sparking a fierce debate.; Biden administration cancels two mining leases near Minnesota wilderness, in reversal of Trump-era decision; EPA announces 'bold' action to monitor pollution in 'Cancer Alley'; As Ukraine invasion looms, Europe fears Kremlin will cut off its gas supply; Snow-making at ski areas is critical, and here's why; Supreme Court takes EPA case that could narrow Clean Water Act; Their neighborhood leveled by fire, grieving residents wonder: Can they go home again?; Heavy smog blankets Beijing ahead of Olympics as authorities pledge to clean up the air; Saving the manatees — rescue by rescue, rehab by rehab; Biden announced effort to modernize building performance standards by Earth Day 2024; House panel broadens probe into climate disinformation by Big Oil
The widening gulf between the president's policies on oil, gas and coal extraction and his initial promises has raised questions about his climate goals.
For the first time since 1994, the government must update energy-efficiency standards for manufactured houses. Some, however, have already been finding workarounds.
A proposed copper and nickel mine near the popular Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness has been at the center of a tug of war between Democratic and Republicans administrations
Russia's natural gas supply represents the one weapon Putin can use to crack the NATO coalition on Ukraine, which would simultaneously undercut Europe's climate goals.
By Steven Mufson and Michael Birnbaum ●Read more »
The House Committee on Oversight and Reform has invited members of fossil fuel companies' boards of directors to testify at a hearing next month on their commitment to addressing climate change.
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