Trump Overhauls Key Environmental Law To Speed Up Pipelines And Other Projects President Trump is making major changes to a bedrock environmental law that he says will help the economy. Critics say the move will sideline input from communities affected by polluting projects.Updated 4:40 p.m. In Atlanta today, President Trump announced a "top to bottom overhaul" of the regulations that govern one of the nation's most significant environmental laws. The aim is to speed up approval for major projects like pipelines and highways, but critics say it could sideline the concerns of poor and...…Trump Overhauls Key Environmental Law To Speed Up Pipelines And Other Projects President Trump is making major changes to a bedrock environmental law that he says will help the economy. Critics say the move will sideline input from communities affected by polluting projects.Updated 4:40 p.m. In Atlanta today, President Trump announced a "top to bottom overhaul" of the regulations that govern one of the nation's most significant environmental laws. The aim is to speed up approval for major projects like pipelines and highways, but critics say it could sideline the concerns of poor and...WW…

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Predicted To Fall Nearly 8% — Largest Decrease Ever : Coronavirus Updates Global energy demand, particularly for coal, is falling sharply this year, the International Energy Agency says. The drop is caused by weather patterns and COVID-19 shutdowns.The COVID-19 pandemic is delivering the biggest shock to the global energy system in seven decades, according to by the International Energy Agency. Global energy demand is expected to fall by 6% this year, seven times the decline brought by the financial crisis 10 years ago. IEA projections show oil and gas being hit...…Greenhouse Gas Emissions Predicted To Fall Nearly 8% — Largest Decrease Ever : Coronavirus Updates Global energy demand, particularly for coal, is falling sharply this year, the International Energy Agency says. The drop is caused by weather patterns and COVID-19 shutdowns.The COVID-19 pandemic is delivering the biggest shock to the global energy system in seven decades, according to by the International Energy Agency. Global energy demand is expected to fall by 6% this year, seven times the decline brought by the financial crisis 10 years ago. IEA projections show oil and gas being hit...WW…

Trump Reverses Obama Methane Rule Despite Opposition From Big Oil The rule ends Obama-era restrictions on emissions of methane, a potent climate-warming gas. The move could make it harder to argue that natural gas is a cleaner-burning fossil fuel than coal.Heard onToggle more optionsUpdated at 4:40 p.m. ET Despite opposition from the oil and gas industry it aims to help, the Trump administration is rolling back an Obama-era rule designed to reduce climate-warming methane emissions. Methane is the main ingredient in natural gas. But when it's released before it burns, say from a leaky valve...…Trump Reverses Obama Methane Rule Despite Opposition From Big Oil The rule ends Obama-era restrictions on emissions of methane, a potent climate-warming gas. The move could make it harder to argue that natural gas is a cleaner-burning fossil fuel than coal.Heard onToggle more optionsUpdated at 4:40 p.m. ET Despite opposition from the oil and gas industry it aims to help, the Trump administration is rolling back an Obama-era rule designed to reduce climate-warming methane emissions. Methane is the main ingredient in natural gas. But when it's released before it burns, say from a leaky valve...WW…

There's a battle over your gas stove, climate change and health Americans love their gas stoves, but they pollute homes and are connected to a supply system that leaks methane. That's part of a battle as more people face a decision about switching to electric.Heard onToggle more optionsAmericans love their gas stoves. It's a romance fueled by a decades-old "cooking with gas" campaign from utilities that includes vintage , a cringeworthy 1980s and, more recently, . The details have changed over time, but the message is the same: Using a gas stove makes you a better cook. But the beloved gas...…There's a battle over your gas stove, climate change and health Americans love their gas stoves, but they pollute homes and are connected to a supply system that leaks methane. That's part of a battle as more people face a decision about switching to electric.Heard onToggle more optionsAmericans love their gas stoves. It's a romance fueled by a decades-old "cooking with gas" campaign from utilities that includes vintage , a cringeworthy 1980s and, more recently, . The details have changed over time, but the message is the same: Using a gas stove makes you a better cook. But the beloved gas...WW…

Biden Administration Pushes Major Expansion For Offshore Wind Energy Officials say expanding offshore wind will create tens of thousands of jobs and help reduce climate warming emissions. Multiple departments will coordinate to sell new leases and approve permits.As the White House slows down on public lands and offshore, it's ramping up renewable energy with a push to jump-start the offshore wind energy business. Monday's announcement is part of President Biden's effort to fulfill the ambitious he campaigned on, including making the nation's electricity sector carbon neutral by 2035. As...…Biden Administration Pushes Major Expansion For Offshore Wind Energy Officials say expanding offshore wind will create tens of thousands of jobs and help reduce climate warming emissions. Multiple departments will coordinate to sell new leases and approve permits.As the White House slows down on public lands and offshore, it's ramping up renewable energy with a push to jump-start the offshore wind energy business. Monday's announcement is part of President Biden's effort to fulfill the ambitious he campaigned on, including making the nation's electricity sector carbon neutral by 2035. As...WW…

Natural Gas Battles Local Climate Efforts Natural gas utilities face a bleak future in a world increasingly concerned about climate change. An NPR investigation shows how they work to block local climate action and protect their business.Heard onToggle more optionsUpdated on March 10th at 12:30 p.m. ET Facing the rising threat of wildfire and extreme drought, Flagstaff, Ariz., unveiled an ambitious effort two years ago to cut the heat-trapping emissions that drive climate change. A critical part of Flagstaff's climate plan proposed that all new construction get to net-zero greenhouse gas...…Natural Gas Battles Local Climate Efforts Natural gas utilities face a bleak future in a world increasingly concerned about climate change. An NPR investigation shows how they work to block local climate action and protect their business.Heard onToggle more optionsUpdated on March 10th at 12:30 p.m. ET Facing the rising threat of wildfire and extreme drought, Flagstaff, Ariz., unveiled an ambitious effort two years ago to cut the heat-trapping emissions that drive climate change. A critical part of Flagstaff's climate plan proposed that all new construction get to net-zero greenhouse gas...WW…