He is meeting with his Chinese counterpart in the second round of climate negotiations. The State Department announced that U.S. Climate Envoy John Podesta traveled to China on…
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FAA Invests $291 Million to Promote Net-Zero Emissions in Aviation by 2050
The funding is to support sustainable aviation fuel production and low-emission technology projects across the U.S. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has allocated $291 million under the Inflation…
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Energy Department Distributes $85 Million to Domestic Heat Pump Manufacturers
Four manufacturers were selected to receive funding, accelerating production. The Department of Energy (DOE) distributed $85 million to four heat pump manufacturers in New York, Tennessee, Texas, and…
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DOE Enters Realty Negotiations for 8,000 Acre Solar Energy Systems
The proposal is part of the Cleanup to Clean Energy Initiative. The Department of Energy (DOE) entered into realty negotiations with Hecate Energy, considering the approval of solar…
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USDA Announces Funding to Preserve Private Lands
$190 million in grants support landowners’ partnership with governments on forest preservation. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack recently announced that $190 million has been made available for private…
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USDA Seeks Input on Climate-Smart Feedstock Crop Farming
The agency is looking to establish standards for biofuel feedstock growth practices to reduce emissions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has requested information from the public regarding…
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DOE Distributes Funding to Improve 37 Small Manufacturing Facilities
The department invests in energy efficiency additions to reduce annual carbon emissions by 17,000 tons. The Department of Energy (DOE) has distributed $7 million to 37 small- and…
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Commerce Department Announces Climate Adaptation Plan
20 federal agencies join the department in adding to the National Climate Resilience Framework. The Department of Commerce recently released its updated Climate Adaptation Plan, joining over 20…
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DOE Releases its Federal Definition for Zero Emissions Buildings
The department provides an industry standard and guidance for new and existing structures. The Department of Energy (DOE) released its National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building, outlining…
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Energy Secretary Considers Reviving Retired Nuclear Power Plants
A dozen U.S. reactors closed within the last 10 years could be reopened. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said that President Biden’s administration is considering recommissioning nuclear power plants…
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