"Renewable tax credits behind the massive deployment of wind and solar technologies during the past few years may get a second life as Democrats are expressing interest in extending them beyond their upcoming sunset dates."

"President Trump has tried and failed to revive the coal industry. Now, a series of coal-reliant states and communities are stepping up to try to save the plants and mines that have long powered their economies."

"House Republicans appointed several deeply conservative lawmakers from fossil fuel dependent states to a select committee Democrats launched this year to address climate change."

"Senate Democrats introduced a joint resolution Thursday meant to unify the party around a common climate change plan as Republicans seek to rip the party over the 'Green New Deal.'"

"Citing his past lobbying work, Campaign Legal Center and two senators allege Bernhardt’s involvement in Western water issues violates Trump ethics pledge".

"Fish populations are declining as oceans warm, putting a key source of food and income at risk for millions of people around the world, according to new research published Thursday."

"The Senate on Thursday confirmed Andrew R. Wheeler to be the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, giving oversight of the nation’s air and water to a former coal lobbyist and seasoned Washington insider."

"A University of Florida horticulture professor known for his scientific defense of genetically modified foods lost his defamation suit against journalist Eric Lipton and the New York Times for describing his close relationships with biotech giants including Monsanto."

"A lean year for orcas and fishermen alike is expected, with poor salmon returns forecast for many species all over [Washington] state."

"New law will allow people of Toledo to act as legal guardians for Lake Erie, and polluters could be sued to pay for cleanup costs"