Economy & Business

"Trump Admin Redacts Entire Empire Wind Study"

"Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said he halted construction of a wind project off the coast of New York earlier this year because scientists revealed that the Biden administration “rushed approval” of the development based on “flawed science. But Burgum himself won’t reveal what those scientists said — or present the flaws."

Source: E&E News, 08/19/2025

"Trump Admin Tightens Rules For Renewable Energy Tax Credits"

"Renewable projects have historically been able to qualify for federal tax credits once a developer spent 5 percent of a project’s cost. But that threshold would be scrapped under the new Treasury Department guidance."

Source: E&E News, 08/19/2025

Trump FTC Blocks California’s Emissions Agreement With Truck Manufacturers

"The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has declared that an emissions agreement between California and four major truck makers is “unenforceable” — paving the way for noncompliance with the Golden State’s pollution rules, which are stricter than federal standards."

Source: The Hill, 08/15/2025

"Forcing Dirty Power Plants To Stay Open Would Cost Americans Billions"

"The Trump admin’s scheme to keep old fossil-fuel plants running could saddle utility customers with nearly $6 billion a year in unnecessary costs, a report finds."

Source: Canary Media, 08/15/2025

"In Appalachia, Fracking Is Not The Job Creator The Industry Claims"

"As the Trump administration aims to bolster fossil fuels at the expense of clean energy expansion, new research shows the oil and gas sector has so far failed to become a major jobs creator for heavily fracked areas of northern Appalachia."

Source: Canary Media, 08/15/2025

New Draft Of Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Wouldn’t Limit Production

"Negotiators working on a treaty to address global plastic pollution discussed a new draft of the text Wednesday that wouldn’t limit plastic production or address chemicals used in plastic products."

Source: AP, 08/14/2025

Startup Promised 45,000 EV Jobs To Struggling Towns. They’re Still Waiting

"Desperate for jobs, three communities embraced a bold electric vehicle promise. Now, they’re left with questions—and no jobs." 

Source: Floodlight, 08/12/2025

"David Rosner Is Set To Lead FERC. Who Is He?"

"President Donald Trump plans to elevate a Democratic member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to full chair as many continue to raise questions about the agency’s independence." "The centrist Democrat has supported efforts to address power demand by strengthening grid reliability via an “all-of-the-above” philosophy." 

Source: E&E News, 08/12/2025

Unlikely Coalition Fighting To Keep Energy Star Labels On Your Appliances

"The Trump administration wants to eliminate the energy-efficiency program, but bakers, builders, hot tub lobbyists, and chemical companies are trying to save it."

Source: Grist, 08/11/2025

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