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- Republican push to cut green tax credits would raise utility bills, new data shows Fri, 16 May 25, 5:03amStudy shows rollback of credits would increase energy expenses for American of both red and blue districts
- RFK Jr urged to release nearly $400m allocated to help families combat heat Tue, 15 Apr 25, 8:00pmAs part of Trump’s administrations ‘efficiency’ drive, staff running decades old program for energy assistance laid off
- Explained: how Trump’s day one orders reveal a White House for big oil Thu, 23 Jan 25, 2:00amFrom LNG to drilling in Alaska, here’s everything you need to know about Trump’s energy and climate executive orders
- US energy reform bill a ‘wishlist for the fossil industry’, say environmental groups Wed, 31 Jul 24, 8:00pmCritics say bill is a ‘fossil fuel wolf in clean energy clothing’ that would gut environmental protections
- U.S. Congress to International Energy Agency (Fatih Birol): Stop ‘Net Zero’ Cheerleading! Mon, 8 Apr 24, 3:00pmWe are writing to you because we are concerned that the International Energy Agency (IEA) has strayed from its core mission—promoting energy security.
- Rejecting Calls for Carbon Taxes Is Common Sense Sat, 6 Apr 24, 12:00pmIt’s time that both parties refused to penalize the American energy that underpins our national security, our economic prosperity, and our daily lives...
- Joe Manchin leads opposition to Biden’s climate bill, backed by support from oil, gas and coal Wed, 20 Oct 21, 9:00pmWest Virginia senator objects to bill that would steadily retire the coal industry which continues to provide ample financial support to him
- Ties that bind: Joe Manchin’s steady stream of support from oil, gas and coal Wed, 20 Oct 21, 9:00pmWest Virginia senator who opposes Biden’s climate bill has enjoyed fruitful connections to the fossil-fuel sector
- Republicans are making noises on climate action. Some say it's just greenwashing Mon, 2 Mar 20, 6:00pmBills to meet environmental targets while feeding industry have the right pushing back and experts unconvinced
- 'Greenwashing': are Republicans sincere about climate legislation? Mon, 2 Mar 20, 6:00pmBills to meet environmental targets while feeding industry have the right pushing back and experts unconvinced
- Big oil is the new big tobacco - and Congress must use its power to investigate | Naomi Oreskes and Geoffrey Supran Mon, 20 Jan 20, 9:30pmAmericans had the right to know the harms of smoking. They have the right to know the harms of the energy industry, too
- Political polarisation over climate crisis has surged under Trump Sat, 12 Oct 19, 12:00amRevealed: divide exacerbated by fossil fuel industry’s record contribution to Republicans
- The American people – not Big Oil – must decide our climate future | Senator Bernie Sanders and Mark Jacobson Sat, 29 Apr 17, 8:00pmWe must aggressively transition our energy system away from fossil fuels and toward clean, renewable energy solutions. And we need to do so now
- Republican senator claims the EPA is brainwashing children Fri, 17 Mar 17, 11:04pmSenator James Inhofe of Oklahoma claimed Thursday on CNN that the Environmental Protection Agency is “brainwashing” America’s children, defending Donald Trump’s plan to cut the agency’s funding by 31 percent...
- Vermont's GMO labeling law is finally official Wed, 6 Jul 16, 11:16pmOn July 1, a Vermont law requiring food manufacturers to label genetically modified ingredients on food labels officially took effect. It's the first law of its kind in the country, and imposes a $1,000 penalty for each day...