The Treasury Department has proposed eliminating some tax provisions used by oil, gas and coal producers to help pay for the infrastructure and climate plan.Swedish climate advocate Greta Thunberg urged a House subcommittee on Thursday to end tax breaks for fossil fuel producers, saying their existence was a “disgrace,” and she accused lawmakers who have failed to remove them as “proof that we have not understood the climate emergency.”“How long do you honestly believe that people in power like you will get away with it? How long do you think you can continue to ignore the climate crisis,...…The Treasury Department has proposed eliminating some tax provisions used by oil, gas and coal producers to help pay for the infrastructure and climate plan.Swedish climate advocate Greta Thunberg urged a House subcommittee on Thursday to end tax breaks for fossil fuel producers, saying their existence was a “disgrace,” and she accused lawmakers who have failed to remove them as “proof that we have not understood the climate emergency.”“How long do you honestly believe that people in power like you will get away with it? How long do you think you can continue to ignore the climate crisis,...WW…

Liberal lawmakers are broadening their legislative focus beyond the original non-binding resolution to include pushing additional bills."We're going to transition to a 100 percent carbon free-economy, that is more unionized, more just, more dignified," Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said.Progressive lawmakers, led by Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), on Tuesday formally revived their push for a Green New Deal, leaning into the framework to swiftly transition off fossil fuels that’s become a prominent foil for conservatives.Little more than two years after...…Liberal lawmakers are broadening their legislative focus beyond the original non-binding resolution to include pushing additional bills."We're going to transition to a 100 percent carbon free-economy, that is more unionized, more just, more dignified," Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said.Progressive lawmakers, led by Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), on Tuesday formally revived their push for a Green New Deal, leaning into the framework to swiftly transition off fossil fuels that’s become a prominent foil for conservatives.Little more than two years after...WW…

Despite deep skepticism from union allies, Democrats are determined to make their “Just Transition” away from fossil fuels work.The remains of a shuttered coal mine are left to decay on Aug. 23, 2019, near Whitesburg, Ky. Many communities in eastern Kentucky that rely heavily on a coal economy are seeing that lifeblood rapidly slip away. | Scott Olson/Getty ImagesAfter years of watching their standing erode in energy-producing states, Democrats under President Joe Biden have accepted the challenge that’s vexed them for a decade: convincing fossil fuel workers that they will still be okay...…Despite deep skepticism from union allies, Democrats are determined to make their “Just Transition” away from fossil fuels work.The remains of a shuttered coal mine are left to decay on Aug. 23, 2019, near Whitesburg, Ky. Many communities in eastern Kentucky that rely heavily on a coal economy are seeing that lifeblood rapidly slip away. | Scott Olson/Getty ImagesAfter years of watching their standing erode in energy-producing states, Democrats under President Joe Biden have accepted the challenge that’s vexed them for a decade: convincing fossil fuel workers that they will still be okay...WW…

The committee vote puts Deb Haaland one step closer to becoming the first Native American to win approval to a Cabinet position.The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee advanced Haaland's nomination Thursday by a vote of 11-9. | Graeme Jennings, Pool/AP PhotoThe Senate Energy Committee advanced Rep. Deb Haaland’s (D-N.M.) nomination to head the Interior Department to the full chamber on Thursday, setting up a vote that’s expected to make her the first Native American to join a presidential cabinet.Details: The Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted 11-9 to approve Haaland’s...…The committee vote puts Deb Haaland one step closer to becoming the first Native American to win approval to a Cabinet position.The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee advanced Haaland's nomination Thursday by a vote of 11-9. | Graeme Jennings, Pool/AP PhotoThe Senate Energy Committee advanced Rep. Deb Haaland’s (D-N.M.) nomination to head the Interior Department to the full chamber on Thursday, setting up a vote that’s expected to make her the first Native American to join a presidential cabinet.Details: The Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted 11-9 to approve Haaland’s...WW…

Manchin, the most pro-fossil fuels Democrat in the Senate, is seen as a crucial vote for Haaland’s nomination given the emerging opposition from Republicans.Rep. Debra Haaland (D-N.M.) testifies before a Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hearing on her nomination to be secretary of the Interior on Capitol Hill on Feb. 24. | Leigh Vogel/Pool via APSenate Energy Chair Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) said on Wednesday he supported the nomination of Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) to lead the Interior Department, delivering a crucial boost for the New Mexico lawmaker to be the the first Native...…Manchin, the most pro-fossil fuels Democrat in the Senate, is seen as a crucial vote for Haaland’s nomination given the emerging opposition from Republicans.Rep. Debra Haaland (D-N.M.) testifies before a Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hearing on her nomination to be secretary of the Interior on Capitol Hill on Feb. 24. | Leigh Vogel/Pool via APSenate Energy Chair Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) said on Wednesday he supported the nomination of Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) to lead the Interior Department, delivering a crucial boost for the New Mexico lawmaker to be the the first Native...WW…