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environment1 year ago

"Biden Administration's Approval of Texas Oil Export Terminal Sparks Environmental Protests"

The Biden administration has approved the construction of a massive deepwater oil export terminal off the Texas coast, sparking protests from environmentalists who see it as contradictory to President Biden's climate goals. The Sea Port Oil Terminal, with an export capacity of 2 million barrels of crude oil per day, has received a deepwater port license, despite concerns about its impact on greenhouse gas emissions and environmental justice. The administration defended the project, stating that it meets congressional requirements and has minimal effect on overall U.S. crude oil supply chain emissions. Industry groups and Republicans have praised the approval, while environmentalists and some Democrats have criticized it as a setback for climate action.

via The Associated Press|
#biden-administration#climate-agenda#environment
environment1 year ago

"Biden's EV Charging Agenda: Progress and Challenges"

President Biden's climate agenda relies on the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, but only four states have opened stations funded by the $5 billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program. The administration aims to create a national network of 500,000 publicly available chargers by 2030 to encourage the transition away from gasoline-powered vehicles. While progress is being made, challenges such as range anxiety and cost still hinder widespread EV adoption, and experts suggest that 500,000 public chargers may not be enough to meet ambitious climate goals.

via The Associated Press|
#biden-administration#climate-agenda#electric-vehicles
politics1 year ago

"Maine Governor's Climate Agenda Dealt Blow as State Rejects Electric Vehicle Mandate"

Maine's Board of Environmental Protection rejected a proposed electric vehicle mandate, citing overwhelming opposition from stakeholders and citizens. The proposed program aimed to mirror California's regulations, requiring at least 51% of new car purchases to be electric by 2028 and 82% by 2032. Critics raised concerns about Maine's rural nature, lack of charging stations, and extreme cold weather affecting electric vehicle reliability. The rejection is seen as a blow to Democratic Gov. Janet Mills' climate agenda, which includes promoting vehicle electrification and green energy development.

via Fox News|
#california#climate-agenda#electric-vehicles
politics1 year ago

"US House Rejects Biden's Natural Gas Moratorium, Ensuring Continued LNG Supply"

The House voted to strip the Biden administration's authority to permit natural gas export projects, passing the Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act in a blow to the president's climate agenda. The bill would give the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission exclusive authority over LNG export project permits, aiming to overturn Biden's recent moratorium on such projects. Republicans argue that the moratorium benefits adversaries like Russia and Iran, while Democrats and environmental groups criticize the bill for exacerbating climate change and benefiting Chinese industry. The legislation now moves to the Senate, where a companion bill has been introduced, but the White House has indicated that President Biden would veto the bill if passed.

via Fox News|
#biden-administration#climate-agenda#energy-policy
politics1 year ago

"Former Federal Officials Urge Congress to Address Biden's Natural Gas Policies"

Dozens of former top federal officials, including those who served in the Trump and Bush administrations, are urging Congress to reverse President Biden's pause on liquefied natural gas (LNG) export projects, citing concerns about its impact on national security, energy, and the economy. They argue that the moratorium on LNG export permits threatens U.S. economic prosperity, energy security, and the strategic advantage American LNG provides to allies. President Biden ordered pending natural gas export projects to be halted last month as part of his climate agenda, a move that has been cheered by environmentalists but criticized by industry groups and former officials.

via Fox News|
#biden#climate-agenda#congress
energy-environment1 year ago

"Ørsted's Withdrawal Deals Blow to Maryland's Offshore Wind Plans"

Multinational energy developer Orsted has withdrawn from agreements with the State of Maryland to develop two offshore wind projects, citing worsening economic conditions. The decision to reposition the Skipjack Wind projects was made due to challenging economic circumstances, including inflation, high interest rates, and supply chain constraints. This move delivers a major blow to Maryland's climate agenda, leaving the state with just two proposed offshore wind projects. The cancellation of these projects threatens to hinder green energy goals set by Democratic-led states and the Biden administration, which aims to deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030 and completely decarbonize the power grid by 2035.

via Fox News|
#climate-agenda#energy-environment#maryland
politics2 years ago

Germany's Coalition at Risk: Accounting Error Threatens Budget and Green Shift

Germany's three-way coalition government, consisting of the Social Democrats, Greens, and Free Democrats, is facing a potential collapse after the country's highest court ruled that their plan to repurpose €60 billion from a COVID-19 fund for their climate agenda was unconstitutional. The ruling has created a significant setback for the coalition's environmental strategy and could jeopardize their plans to transition the German economy away from fossil fuels. The coalition now faces the challenge of finding alternative ways to finance their climate initiatives, with analysts warning that failure to do so could lead to the collapse of the coalition itself. The disarray within the government, including previous embarrassments and infighting, has fueled speculation that Chancellor Olaf Scholz may consider forming a coalition with the center-right Christian Democrats instead. However, with less than two years until the next national election, such a scenario seems unlikely.

via POLITICO Europe|
#climate-agenda#coalition#constitutional-court
environment2 years ago

The Silent Hazard Threatening Big Cities

Rising underground temperatures, known as "underground climate change," caused by heat generated from subways and buildings, are posing a silent hazard to major cities like Chicago, New York, and London. The phenomenon, unrelated to atmospheric climate change, can lead to deformation and potential damage to city structures. Data shows that underground heat is spreading and increasing faster than surface temperatures, with temperatures under human-made structures being as much as 77 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than undisturbed underground locations. Mitigation solutions include thermal insulation and capturing excess heat for geothermal energy. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg acknowledges the importance of addressing this issue as part of the administration's climate agenda.

via Newser|
#city-structures#climate-agenda#environment
politics2 years ago

Senator Manchin Vows to Block All EPA Nominees.

Democratic Senator Joe Manchin has announced that he will oppose all nominees for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) posts until President Joe Biden's administration halts what he described as its "radical climate agenda." Manchin, who represents the coal-producing state West Virginia, delivered his ultimatum a day ahead of the EPA's planned roll-out on Thursday of its new carbon emission standards for new and existing power plants. He said he worried the rules could cripple coal- and gas-fired power plants.

via Reuters|
#carbon-emissions#climate-agenda#epa
politics2 years ago

Senator Manchin Vows to Block All EPA Nominees.

Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia has announced that he will oppose all nominees for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) posts until President Joe Biden's administration halts what he described as its "radical climate agenda." Manchin's ultimatum comes ahead of the EPA's planned roll-out of its new carbon emission standards for new and existing power plants, which he worries could cripple coal- and gas-fired power plants. The agency is expected to unveil power plant emission performance standards that will lean heavily on the deployment of carbon capture or hydrogen technology to clean up the electric sector, which accounts for a quarter of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.

via Yahoo News|
#carbon-emissions#climate-agenda#epa
environment2 years ago

Biden administration introduces energy efficiency rules for dishwashers.

The Department of Energy proposed new appliance rules that would cut water and energy use limits for Americans' dishwashers well below current levels as part of President Biden's climate agenda. The proposal would limit dishwashers to using 3.2 gallons of water per cycle, far below the current federal limit of 5 gallons, and require manufacturers to reduce their products' energy consumption by nearly 30%. The regulator is also considering crackdowns on washers, dryers, and refrigerators that manufacturers say could reduce performance. New York lawmakers agreed to ban gas stove hookups in all future buildings in late April.

via Fox Business|
#appliance-rules#biden-administration#climate-agenda
politics2 years ago

Congress Takes Aim at Biden's Solar Policies in Anti-China Push.

The House Ways and Means Committee has approved a bipartisan resolution that would repeal President Biden's executive action suspending tariffs on Chinese solar panels, setting up a floor vote expected to take place early next week. The move is likely to garner significant Democratic support and is seen as a rebuke to a key part of Biden's climate agenda. The resolution utilizes the Congressional Review Act, a law dating back nearly three decades that allows Congress to revoke federal regulation. Solar industry officials who oppose the CRA have also made a push to lobby against the resolution on Capitol Hill, arguing the bill would hurt U.S. green energy goals and lead to job reductions.

via Fox News|
#chinese-solar#climate-agenda#congress
politics2 years ago

House Republicans Pass Energy Bill in Rebuke of Biden's Policies.

The Republican-led House passed an energy bill aimed at increasing oil drilling and rolling back parts of President Biden’s climate agenda, with no chance of passing in the Senate and a veto promised by Biden. The House adjourned for a two-week recess as a standoff with Biden continues over raising the debt limit and as Republicans continue to delay producing a budget plan. The Senate is also heading into a recess while Biden touts new measures related to banking safeguards and electric vehicles.

via The Washington Post|
#biden#climate-agenda#energy-bill