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Line 5 Wisconsin hearings set; Michigan pipeline permits fast-tracked
The pipeline currently sits on the shoreline in that area. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy approved Enbridge’s proposal three years ago while the Michigan Public Service Commission sanctioned it in late 2023.
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Colorado may require labels on pumps warning drivers that gasoline causes climate change
Retailers who fail to comply with the law would be treated under the law as engaging in deceptive trade practices and be subject to penalties under consumer protection laws.
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Offshore wind opponents say internal docs show Biden admin took shortcuts in permitting projects
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum halted construction of Empire Wind pending a review of the “rushed” manner in which the Biden-Harris administration approved the project. Internal documents show that the Biden-Harris administration may have taken some liberties to reach Biden's offshore wind goals.
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Democrats go on offensive to protect subsidies for ‘cheap’ renewables that Trump’s orders froze
Democrats on the House Energy Committee blasted Trump's freeze on federal funding for renewable energy programs, saying it may be low-cost energy but the industry can't grow without ongoing taxpayer support.
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Self-proclaimed neo-Nazi found guilty of conspiring to attack electrical infrastructure
Brandon Russell, 29, of Orlando, Florida, allegedly conspired to carry out attacks against transformers and electrical substations in furtherance of Russell’s racially motivated violent extremist beliefs.
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New Jersey puts brakes on offshore wind projects
Gov. Phil Murphy announced this week that New Jersey won't be providing financial support for a pair of offshore wind projects, including the Atlantic Shores South project, which was given a green light by the U.S. Department of the Interior last year.
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Proposed legislation would pull the plug on Tesla’s EV sales advantage in WA
Tesla – founded and led by billionaire Elon Musk – is currently the only EV carmaker that can make direct sales in Washington due to an exemption obtained a decade ago when the company was the lone EV manufacturer seeking access to the market
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Trade war with U.S. neighbors would increase energy costs on both sides of the border, experts warn
Trump's tariff threats managed to get Canada and Mexico to the table quickly, but should negotiations break down resulting in a trade war, experts say it could impact American refineries, gasoline prices, electricity costs and more.
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Walmart fails to reach emission reduction targets while its own foundation pushes climate policies
The Walton Family Fund, started by the family of Walmart's founders, has an extensive funding network spreading across multiple media outlets and organizations advocating for climate policies.
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Utility consumer protection bill heads for contention in the House
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is temporarily maintaining the law’s protections until the General Assembly acts this legislative session.
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Illinois EV industry faces challenges with looming changes in fuel standards
Marlo Lewis with the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) says the all-pain-and-no-gain restrictions on the vehicle fuel economy are history.
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China's mineral glut cuts EV costs, deepens U.S. reliance
According to the U.S. Geological Survey report, in 2024, key metals like cobalt, lithium, and nickel saw a 40% to 60% decline in value compared to 2023.
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Large solar plant in Mojave Desert appears headed for closure 11 years after opening
According to ABC News, the plant has been struggling to stay competitive against cheaper solar technologies on the market.