Government

September 12, 2024

ACG Webinar: Building Resilience and Protecting Critical Infrastructure

Join the American Council on Germany for a discussion about critical infrastructure with a panel of state legislators from the United States, Canada and Germany, to gain valuable insights into the shared challenges faced on both sides of the Atlantic. 11:00 a.m. ET.

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EPA Watchdog Says Air Chief Had ‘Disqualifying Financial Interest’

"An internal watchdog criticized the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) top air official for participating in the development of a rule that regulates an industry in which he reportedly had financial holdings."

Source: The Hill, 08/29/2024
September 17, 2024 to September 19, 2024

Climate on the Ballot: A Virtual Summit for Journalists

The 2024 election will have a profound effect on how, and whether, the US government addresses the climate crisis. Over three days — through panels, workshops, and more — Covering Climate Now will dig into the challenges and opportunities of elevating the climate angle in journalists’ political storytelling.

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As Millions of Acres Burn, Firefighters Say USFS Has Left Them With Shortages

"The agency recently said that it had reached 101% of its firefighter hiring goal for 2024, but those on the front lines say the agency is understating how badly depleted their ranks are, especially for experienced firefighters."

Source: ProPublica, 08/16/2024

"This Oil Tycoon Brings In Millions For Trump, And May Set His Agenda"

"After Donald Trump asked the oil industry to contribute $1 billion to his presidential campaign in April, oil baron Harold Hamm immediately started working the phones."

Source: Washington Post, 08/14/2024

Project 2025 Video Says Feds Should ‘Eradicate’ Climate Change References

"A training video associated with Project 2025 — a controversial playbook for a future conservative presidency by the right-wing Heritage Foundation — calls for eliminating references to climate change across the federal government."

Source: The Hill, 08/13/2024

Report Calls For US Government To Own Up To Abusive Boarding School History

"The U.S. Department of the Interior released its final investigative report Tuesday on the ugly history of federal Indian boarding schools, calling for a formal apology from the U.S. government and ongoing support to help Native people recover from the generational trauma that endures."

Source: ICT, 07/31/2024

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