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Restoring Marshes, Dunes, Reefs To Protect Against Rising Seas, Storm Surges

"Coastal communities nationwide are ramping up efforts to fend off rising seas, higher tides and stronger storm surges that are chewing away at coastlines, pushing saltwater farther inland and threatening ecosystems and communities."

Source: AP, 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

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

"Trump Cracks Down on Bird Deaths, but Only From Wind Turbines"

"Bald eagles must be protected to the fullest extent of the law from dangerous wind turbines, President Trump’s interior secretary declared this week. But four months ago, President Trump called for gutting the very law that applies, the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, calling it a burden on oil and gas producers."

Source: NYTimes, 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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