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Biden demands collective action at White House climate summit
by Morgan Chalfant and Rachel Frazin - 04/22/21 8:52 AM ET✕Biden argued that countries who followed the lead of his administration in making investments to address climate change would make their economies “more resilient and competitive,” thereby reaping the benefits in the future. The summit, which is taking place on Earth Day, represents a major test for Biden to convince the global community to get behind a coordinated push to address climate change. While Biden has held other meetings with global leaders, the summit is by far the most high-profile diplomatic meeting the...…by Morgan Chalfant and Rachel Frazin - 04/22/21 8:52 AM ET✕Biden argued that countries who followed the lead of his administration in making investments to address climate change would make their economies “more resilient and competitive,” thereby reaping the benefits in the future. The summit, which is taking place on Earth Day, represents a major test for Biden to convince the global community to get behind a coordinated push to address climate change. While Biden has held other meetings with global leaders, the summit is by far the most high-profile diplomatic meeting the...WW…
Biden will aim to cut US emissions in half by 2030: source
by Rachel Frazin and Brett Samuels - 04/21/21 1:34 PM ET✕President Biden will announce a goal of cutting U.S. emissions in half by the year 2030, a person familiar confirmed to The Hill on Wednesday. The Obama administration had aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 26 to 28 percent by 2025 when compared to 2005 levels.✕✕× Close Ad…by Rachel Frazin and Brett Samuels - 04/21/21 1:34 PM ET✕President Biden will announce a goal of cutting U.S. emissions in half by the year 2030, a person familiar confirmed to The Hill on Wednesday. The Obama administration had aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 26 to 28 percent by 2025 when compared to 2005 levels.✕✕× Close AdWW…
Official says feds won’t shut down Dakota Access pipeline: report
Follow Us © 1996-2021 News Communication © Getty ImagesThe pipeline’s opponents expressed disappointment at the reported news. “In a meeting with members of Biden’s staff earlier this year, we were told that this new administration wanted to ‘get this right.’ Unfortunately, this reported update from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers shows it has chosen to ignore our pleas and stick to the wrong path,” Faith said. RisingChanging AmericaRisingChanging AmericaSponsoredDon't miss a brief.The Hill 1625 K Street, NW Suite 900 Washington DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 tel |...…Follow Us © 1996-2021 News Communication © Getty ImagesThe pipeline’s opponents expressed disappointment at the reported news. “In a meeting with members of Biden’s staff earlier this year, we were told that this new administration wanted to ‘get this right.’ Unfortunately, this reported update from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers shows it has chosen to ignore our pleas and stick to the wrong path,” Faith said. RisingChanging AmericaRisingChanging AmericaSponsoredDon't miss a brief.The Hill 1625 K Street, NW Suite 900 Washington DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 tel |...WW…
EPA to propose vehicle emissions standards to meet ‘the urgency of the climate crisis’ by July’s end
by - 04/06/21 3:04 PM ET✕The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is preparing to propose stricter emissions standards for vehicles by the end of July, EPA Administrator Michael Regan said Tuesday. An EPA spokesperson told The Hill that the timeline was dictated by an executive order from President Biden that requires the administration to review the former Trump administration’s rule that relaxed the emissions limits by July. The executive order also requires a review this month of the decision to revoke California’s ability to set its own tailpipe emissions standards, which...…by - 04/06/21 3:04 PM ET✕The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is preparing to propose stricter emissions standards for vehicles by the end of July, EPA Administrator Michael Regan said Tuesday. An EPA spokesperson told The Hill that the timeline was dictated by an executive order from President Biden that requires the administration to review the former Trump administration’s rule that relaxed the emissions limits by July. The executive order also requires a review this month of the decision to revoke California’s ability to set its own tailpipe emissions standards, which...WW…
EPA to review interference in science during the Trump administration
by - 03/24/21 8:32 PM ET✕The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will look into any interference in science that may have occurred during the previous administration.“When politics drives science rather than science informing policy, we are more likely to make policy choices that sacrifice the health of the most vulnerable among us,” he added. ✕✕× Close Ad…by - 03/24/21 8:32 PM ET✕The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will look into any interference in science that may have occurred during the previous administration.“When politics drives science rather than science informing policy, we are more likely to make policy choices that sacrifice the health of the most vulnerable among us,” he added. ✕✕× Close AdWW…
Biden eyes tougher approach to measuring impact of greenhouse gases
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More states follow California’s lead on vehicle emissions standards
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House passes major public lands package
Follow Us © 1996-2021 News Communication However, opponents lamented that the legislation didn’t go through the committee process and also said it would limit access to certain activities. In 2012, the Obama administration placed a 20-year moratorium on uranium mining on the land surrounding the Grand Canyon, but environmentalists feared that the Trump administration would open it back up. RisingChanging AmericaRisingChanging AmericaDon't miss a brief.The Hill 1625 K Street, NW Suite 900 Washington DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 tel | 202-628-8503 faxThe contents of...…Follow Us © 1996-2021 News Communication However, opponents lamented that the legislation didn’t go through the committee process and also said it would limit access to certain activities. In 2012, the Obama administration placed a 20-year moratorium on uranium mining on the land surrounding the Grand Canyon, but environmentalists feared that the Trump administration would open it back up. RisingChanging AmericaRisingChanging AmericaDon't miss a brief.The Hill 1625 K Street, NW Suite 900 Washington DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 tel | 202-628-8503 faxThe contents of...WW…
Kerry warns the US has 9 years to avoid worst climate consequences
by - 02/19/21 1:00 PM ET✕During remarks at the Munich Security Conference, Kerry noted that a “group of scientists told us three years ago that we had 12 years.”“Around 2030 is the date at which we have to get the world now on the right path in order to cap the level of warming at that level of 1.5 [degrees].”He made similar remarks during a recent interview with . The Biden administration is expected to release an updated set of emissions reduction goals before Earth Day this year. “We all need to develop not just a number but a road map for how we will actually...…by - 02/19/21 1:00 PM ET✕During remarks at the Munich Security Conference, Kerry noted that a “group of scientists told us three years ago that we had 12 years.”“Around 2030 is the date at which we have to get the world now on the right path in order to cap the level of warming at that level of 1.5 [degrees].”He made similar remarks during a recent interview with . The Biden administration is expected to release an updated set of emissions reduction goals before Earth Day this year. “We all need to develop not just a number but a road map for how we will actually...WW…
Kerry faces calls to step down over leaked Iran tapes
by Rachel Frazin and Laura Kelly - 04/26/21 6:56 PM ET✕John Kerry, the U.S. special envoy for climate change, is facing calls for his resignation from Republican lawmakers and pundits for reportedly discussing Israeli military operations with Iran’s foreign minister when he served as then-President Obama’s secretary of State.I can tell you that this story and these allegations are unequivocally false. This never happened – either when I was Secretary of State or since.— John Kerry (@JohnKerry)The allegations involving are deeply disturbing. If true, he must resign. My full statement...…by Rachel Frazin and Laura Kelly - 04/26/21 6:56 PM ET✕John Kerry, the U.S. special envoy for climate change, is facing calls for his resignation from Republican lawmakers and pundits for reportedly discussing Israeli military operations with Iran’s foreign minister when he served as then-President Obama’s secretary of State.I can tell you that this story and these allegations are unequivocally false. This never happened – either when I was Secretary of State or since.— John Kerry (@JohnKerry)The allegations involving are deeply disturbing. If true, he must resign. My full statement...WW…