U.S. Green Economy - Page 9

Giant offshore wind project axed in blow to Biden's green goals

January 3, 2024

Giant offshore wind project axed in blow to Biden's green goals

Energy developers Equinor and BP announced they are canceling an offshore wind project expected to power hundreds of thousands of New York homes, due to inflation.

Inspector general report casts doubt on Biden's ambitious electric bus program as 'delays' could last years

January 3, 2024

Inspector general report casts doubt on Biden's ambitious electric bus program as 'delays' could last years

The Biden administration's aggressive plan to accelerate the adoption of electric school buses is facing significant barriers related to power supplies and infrastructure delays.

Climate activists who chased Buttigieg, Powell off stages rewarded with private White House meeting

January 2, 2024

Climate activists who chased Buttigieg, Powell off stages rewarded with private White House meeting

A growing climate protest group that opposes all fossil fuel development was given a private meeting with John Podesta, President Biden's top clean energy adviser, last month.

Biden allies turn against key part of his climate agenda

January 2, 2024

Biden allies turn against key part of his climate agenda

Lawmakers and green groups often allied with the Biden administration are taking aim at a recent White House proposal dictating future green energy tax credits.

Here are the top five most disruptive climate protests of 2023

December 30, 2023

Here are the top five most disruptive climate protests of 2023

Climate protesters around the world and in the U.S. increased the frequency and intensity of disturbances at public events as they called for policies to curb global warming.

Biden admin unveils string of eco regulations in latest appliance crackdown targeting fridges, freezers

December 29, 2023

Biden admin unveils string of eco regulations in latest appliance crackdown targeting fridges, freezers

The Department of Energy issued its final home appliance crackdown of 2023 on Friday, this time targeting residential refrigerators and freezers, and commercial products.

Biden admin launched an aggressive campaign targeting home appliances with eco regulations in 2023

December 28, 2023

Biden admin launched an aggressive campaign targeting home appliances with eco regulations in 2023

The Biden administration launched an aggressive agenda in 2023 to target popular home appliances with energy efficiency regulations in an effort to reduce pollution.

Maine forced to delay vote on EV mandate amid widespread power outages

December 21, 2023

Maine forced to delay vote on EV mandate amid widespread power outages

The State of Maine delayed a key vote to approve an electric vehicle mandate after a large wind and rain storm knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of residents.

Top Biden aide's spouse involved with group pushing electric vehicle transition

December 15, 2023

Top Biden aide's spouse involved with group pushing electric vehicle transition

The husband of a top aide to the Bidens is entangled with a nonprofit that views climate change as a national security risk and pushes for electric vehicle transition.

Biden admin creates pathway with eco groups to shutter energy source serving millions of Americans

December 14, 2023

Biden admin creates pathway with eco groups to shutter energy source serving millions of Americans

The Biden administration entered into a legal agreement with environmental groups and tribes to create a pathway for shuttering four major dams which provide power for millions.