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Economy & Business

"E.P.A. Plans to Shut Down the Energy Star Program"

"The Environmental Protection Agency plans to eliminate Energy Star, the popular energy efficiency certification for dishwashers, refrigerators, dryers and other home appliances, according to agency documents and a recording of an internal meeting."

Source: NYTimes, 05/07/2025
May 12, 2025

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"Republicans Say EVs Don’t Pay Their Fair Share. Here’s The Math."

"Driving an electric vehicle could get more expensive if congressional Republicans have their way." "House Republicans want to impose an annual $250 fee on electric vehicle drivers, who don’t pay the gas tax. Critics say the fee is too high."

Source: Washington Post, 05/06/2025

Rural Communities Were Promised Millions In Disaster Funds. Trump Says No.

"In DePue, Ill., sewage will keep backing up into people's basements when there's heavy rain. In Rising Sun, Md., a mobile home park that has already flooded six times will remain in harm's way. And in Kamiah, Idaho, houses won't get upgrades that would protect them from wildfires"

Source: NPR, 05/06/2025

"Reconciliation: Natural Resources Plows Ahead, Other Bills Stall"

"Lawmakers are preparing for a tense markup in the House Natural Resources Committee on legislation to expand mining and drilling." "One committee is moving ahead swiftly to advance its piece of the Republicans’ sprawling budget package, while other panels with power over energy and environment policy get bogged down."

Source: E&E News, 05/06/2025

"US Seeks To Weaken Global Development Finance Efforts, UN Document Shows"

"The United States is seeking to weaken a global deal aimed at helping developing countries struggling with the impacts of climate change and other issues, an internal United Nations document seen by Reuters showed."

Source: Reuters, 05/06/2025

"Elon Musk’s xAI in Memphis: 35 Gas Turbines, No Air Pollution Permits"

"Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company is belching smog-forming pollution into an area of South Memphis that already leads the state in emergency department visits for asthma."

Source: E&E News, 05/05/2025

"Trump Budget Would Decimate Climate, Renewables Funding"

"The White House unveiled a preliminary fiscal 2026 budget Friday, outlining a plan for Congress’ Republican majorities to try to slash funding for climate programs, renewable energy, vulnerable communities and other Democratic-aligned priorities." "The preliminary funding proposal outlines cuts the administration wants for myriad clean energy, climate and environment programs."

Source: E&E News, 05/05/2025

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