U.S. Green Economy - Page 6

February 29, 2024

36 progressive House Dems vote against bipartisan green energy bill

Progressive House Democrats, including members of the "Squad," voted against a bipartisan bill to streamline nuclear energy, which advocates say is key for meeting climate goals.

February 28, 2024

Washington state's budget in flux as Republicans try to repeal carbon program

Washington state Republicans are trying to repeal both the carbon pricing program and the tax on the sale of stocks and bonds. Democrats say this would destabilize the state budget.

February 27, 2024

Biden admin marks $366M to bring green energy to underserved Native American tribes, rural communities

President Biden's administration is announcing $366 million in funding for 17 projects to expand renewable energy access on Native American reservations and in other rural areas.

February 26, 2024

New federal policy gives Native American tribes power to veto green energy development

The nation's top energy regulator quietly green-lit a new policy giving Native American tribes more power in the early stages of hydropower development.

February 19, 2024

Biden admin reportedly doubling down on gas car crackdown

The Biden administration is reportedly softening its electric vehicle standards, but is doubling down on the overall target of ensuring that 67% of new cars are electric in a decade.

February 19, 2024

New York doubles down on war on gas appliances over opposition from unions

Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's recently released budget proposal includes provisions to curb the state's reliance on natural gas over labor unions' objections.

February 16, 2024

Dem-backed Chinese firm razing trees in Michigan to make way for EV plant

A Chinese electric vehicle battery maker is razing trees to clear way for a massive green energy facility in Michigan with support of state Democrats.

February 12, 2024

Biden admin hit with legal challenge over historic restrictions on offshore oil drilling

The Biden administration was hit with a legal challenge Monday by a major fossil fuel industry group in response to its plans restricting oil and gas leasing.

February 12, 2024

Climate activists arrested after shutting down Biden campaign HQ: 'That's bulls---'

Youth climate activists were arrested at President Biden's campaign headquarters Monday after they blocked the building entrance and called for climate action.

February 12, 2024

The most destructive EPA program you’ve never heard of

The most destructive EPA program you’ve never heard of