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Partisan Debate

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politics1 year ago

"Biden Administration Relents on Gas Stove Regulations After Public Opposition"

The Biden administration's new Energy Department regulation will modestly tighten efficiency requirements for a small fraction of gas stoves on the market, putting an end to the political fight over the appliances. Despite GOP warnings, the new measure would only affect 3% of the models on the market, and the finalized rule also included standards for electric stoves and ovens. The department projected that the standards will decrease carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 4 million metric tons cumulatively over 30 years. The fight over efficiency standards is likely to extend to other department rulemakings, including upcoming rules for dishwashers and clothes washers and dryers.

space2 years ago

"House Committee Delves into Controversial Space Mining Debate"

A House hearing on space mining sparked a partisan debate about the viability of the field and the jurisdiction of the committee to examine it. Witnesses argued that space resource extraction could be crucial for the future of the United States but required careful study and government support. Some cautioned that the US was at risk of falling behind China in space resource extraction. Democrats questioned the need for a hearing on space mining and argued that it should be considered by the House Science Committee instead. The hearing also highlighted the challenges faced by space mining company AstroForge, which has encountered problems with its first spacecraft.