Politics February 24 Ethics watchdog flags senator helping wife rake in millions for nonprofit Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse is being accused of a potential conflict of interest after his wife's firm received money from an organization given grants by the federal government.
US Climate Change February 3, 2025 Federal agencies scrub climate change from websites amid Trump rebranding Federal agencies are beginning to remove references to climate change from their websites, as Trump issued a rebranding of departments.
Politics January 31, 2025 Democrats rally around lightning rod issue during unruly DNC debate despite voter backlash in 2024 There was a heavy focus on systemic racism and diversity, equity and inclusion programs during the final debate among the eight candidates vying to chair the Democratic National Committee, as the party aims to exit the political wilderness.
US Environment January 22, 2025 Newsom uses LA fires to criticize President Trump's reversal of Biden-era climate emissions standards Gov. Gavin Newsom is attempting to criticize President Donald Trump's environmental executive orders by pointing to the recent deadly fires in Los Angeles.
Alaska January 22, 2025 Alaska leaders cheer Trump oil and gas drilling executive order President Donald Trump's executive order to boost oil drilling, mining, and logging in Alaska was met with enthusiasm by some state leaders and worry by environmental groups.
Environmental Regulation January 17, 2025 Energy expert weighs in on 23 state attorneys general suing EPA over new methane emissions fee Steve Milloy, a former Trump administration EPA official, said that Congress needs to remake the law in order for the new methane emissions rule to be reversed.
LA Fires January 13, 2025 Dems blame LA fire on 'climate change' despite city cutting fire department budget Democratic lawmakers are claiming the LA wildfires were caused by "climate change," while celebrities point fingers to city leadership for the severity of the damage after fire department funding was slashed.
US Environment January 13, 2025 New NYC 'char broil' rule would force restaurants to cut emissions by 75% New York environmental officials are proposing emissions requirements for under-fire commercial char broilers, a popular form of grilling used in restaurants in New York City.
Finance January 13, 2025 Wall Street breaks from net-zero climate alliance ahead of Trump term Six of the worlds largest banks all withdrew from a net-zero banking alliance just weeks apart ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's term.
Politics January 3, 2025 Shampoo rules and immigrant care: A look at some 'draconian' state laws, tax hikes taking effect in 2025 Laws hiking taxes and adding regulations are set to take effect in states across the country in the New Year, from New York to California and the District of Columbia to Colorado.
US Energy December 31, 2024 Hochul's polluters pay bill could result in regressive costs for working families: economists Gov. Kathy Hochul signing a bill to charge oil and gas companies $75 billion for fossil fuel pollution could increase costs for New Yorkers.
