U.S. Green Economy - Page 22

Biden admin moves to shut down another mine over eco concerns amid green energy push

March 18, 2023

Biden admin moves to shut down another mine over eco concerns amid green energy push

The Biden administration proposed banning mining for two decades in a South Dakota national forest area over concerns about environmental impacts.

Newsom makes abrupt reversal after tough talk on Big Oil

March 17, 2023

Newsom makes abrupt reversal after tough talk on Big Oil

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom replaced his proposal to implement a price-gouging tax targeting oil companies with a new version creating a new watchdog agency.

New Jersey congressman rebukes green energy company for ignoring whale deaths

March 17, 2023

New Jersey congressman rebukes green energy company for ignoring whale deaths

New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew sharply criticized a green energy company for declining to attend a hearing he hosted Thursday about the impact of offshore wind on marine life.

More than 2 dozen groups back Republicans' sweeping energy package

March 17, 2023

More than 2 dozen groups back Republicans' sweeping energy package

A large coalition of conservative advocacy groups are urging House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., to prioritize sweeping energy legislation GOP leaders recently introduced.

San Francisco latest Dem city to crack down on gas appliances

March 16, 2023

San Francisco latest Dem city to crack down on gas appliances

San Francisco regulators passed a rule banning the sale of gas-powered furnaces and water heaters beginning in 2027, making the city the latest to restrict the appliances.

Biden admin's war on household appliances will cause higher prices, dirtier clothes and dishes, experts warn

March 16, 2023

Biden admin's war on household appliances will cause higher prices, dirtier clothes and dishes, experts warn

The Biden administration's efforts to maximize energy efficiency of appliances through regulation could negatively impact consumers, according to experts and manufacturers.

Biden expected to approve enormous oil drilling project in blow to climate activists: 'Complete betrayal'

March 11, 2023

Biden expected to approve enormous oil drilling project in blow to climate activists: 'Complete betrayal'

President Biden is reportedly green-lighting a massive oil drilling project that climate activists have dubbed a "carbon bomb" and lawmakers have cheered for its economic benefits.

Manchin tanks Biden nominee over climate activism

March 10, 2023

Manchin tanks Biden nominee over climate activism

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said he would block President Biden's nomination of Laura Daniel-Davis for a key energy policymaking position over her climate activism.

Dark money eco group appears to be astroturfing opposition to major oil project

March 10, 2023

Dark money eco group appears to be astroturfing opposition to major oil project

Apparent grassroots opposition to the Willow Project — a proposed oil drilling project proponents say would boost energy security — is being driven by a dark money eco group.

Republicans aim to block California's 'heavy-handed' EV mandates

March 8, 2023

Republicans aim to block California's 'heavy-handed' EV mandates

Republicans are hitting back at California, proposing legislation Wednesday that would prevent the state from moving ahead with a mandate forcing electric vehicle purchases.