"A Huge City Polluter? Buildings. Here’s a Surprising Fix."
"Carbon capture might not work for all buildings. But some are giving it a try."
Source: NYTimes, 03/13/2023
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"In Rift With Biden, Manchin Vows To Block Oil, Gas Nominee"
"In a sign of a deepening rift among Democrats on energy issues, conservative Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin says he will not move forward on President Joe Biden’s nominee to oversee oil and gas leasing at the Interior Department."
Source: AP, 03/13/2023
Many Worry Companies Are Flouting New Mexico’s Landmark Gas Flaring Rules
"Last year, New Mexico adopted regulations that were viewed as a model for reducing methane emissions from the flaring and venting of natural gas. But on the ground, watchdogs say they don’t see much of a change in oil and gas companies’ practices."
Source: Inside Climate News, 03/13/2023
Biden Administration Expected to Move Ahead on Major Oil Project in Alaska
"In one of its most consequential climate decisions, the Biden administration is planning to greenlight an enormous $8 billion oil drilling project in the North Slope of Alaska, according to two people familiar with the decision."
Source: Reuters, 03/13/2023
"Business Backlash Pushing GOP To Weaken Anti-ESG Proposals"
"Conservative Republicans who want to thwart socially and environmentally conscious investing are now being pushed to water down their proposals after backlash from powerful business groups and fears that state pension systems could see huge losses."
Source: AP, 03/10/2023
"House Republicans Announce Major Energy Package As Top Priority Bill"
"House Republicans on Thursday announced that a major energy package that has been in the works for weeks will be known as H.R.1, signifying that it’s the party’s top priority for the congressional session."
Source: The Hill, 03/10/2023
"U.N. Buys Tanker To Store Oil From Decaying Vessel Off Yemen"
"The United Nations has purchased a large tanker to store about 1.1 million barrels of oil that will be transferred from a decaying vessel off Yemen's coast in a bid to avert an environmental disaster, officials said on Thursday."
Source: Reuters, 03/10/2023
Norfolk Southern CEO Says He’s Sorry For Train Derailment Impact On Ohio
"The chief executive of a railroad company that operated a train that derailed and caused a release of toxic chemicals in February told the Senate on Thursday that he is “deeply sorry” for the impact on East Palestine, Ohio, and he is personally committed to “make this right.”"
Source: Washington Post, 03/10/2023
"EPA Would Get 19% Boost to Record High Funding in Biden Budget"
"The White House’s fiscal 2024 budget asks for $12 billion for the EPA, a 19% increase over its current enacted level and a record high amount that’s almost certain to be trimmed during congressional negotiations."
Source: Bloomberg Environment, 03/10/2023
"Fossil Fuels Received £20Bn More UK Support Than Renewables Since 2015"
"The UK government has given £20bn more in support to fossil fuel producers than those of renewables since 2015, the Guardian can reveal."
Source: Guardian, 03/09/2023
