Energy & Fuel

"Biden's Cabinet Picks Could Fuel EPA, FERC Pipeline Wars"

"President-elect Joe Biden's Cabinet and climate czar picks are likely to make a dramatic U-turn from the Trump administration's policies on global warming. That in turn could have ripple effects for the nation's pipeline sector, which depends on regulations and permitting from multiple federal agencies."

Source: E&E News, 12/23/2020

"Prosecution Dropped Against 2 Environmental Activists"

"State prosecutors have announced they will not pursue felony charges against two New Orleans environmental activists who left plastic pellets on the doorstep of a chemical industry lobbyist."

Source: AP, 12/23/2020

Ohio Passes Bill That Could Bankrupt Churches Linked To Fossil Protests

"Ohio lawmakers faced fierce blowback last winter over a bill that would escalate criminal charges on fossil fuel protesters and threaten religious organizations or nonprofits that support such demonstrations with crushing fines."

Source: HuffPost, 12/23/2020

Slow Start for Plan by Eastern States to Cap Tailpipe Emissions

"An ambitious plan by Eastern states for a regional cap-and-trade program to curb greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks got off to a slow start Monday after just three states — Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island — plus Washington, D.C., formally agreed to adopt it."

Source: NYTimes, 12/22/2020

"Stimulus Deal Includes Raft Of Provisions To Fight Climate Change"

"The most substantial federal investment in green technology in a decade includes billions for solar, wind, battery storage and carbon capture. Congress also agreed to cut the use of HFCs, chemicals used in refrigeration that are driving global warming."

Source: Washington Post, 12/22/2020

"Biden Picks Deb Haaland. Now Comes The Hard Part"

"Rep. Deb Haaland's selection to lead the Interior Department has energized the progressive base, mobilized tribal communities and thrilled politicos who want to see President-elect Joe Biden make history with his first round of Cabinet picks. In Congress, however, the New Mexico Democrat is about to run the gantlet of a confirmation process in a Republican-led Senate."

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Source: E&E News, 12/21/2020

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