Secretary Vilsack says the investment will “climate-smart” agriculture. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that $300 million is being invested in improving the data collection process for greenhouse…
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Second Gentleman Visits American Samoa
He is highlighting efforts to increase disaster preparedness and economic development as well as equity and climate. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff is visiting Apia, Samoa, today. White House…
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EPA Publishes Final Rule for Hydrofluorocarbon Reduction
Mandates the 40 percent reduction of the polluting coolant in the coming four years. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published its final rule last week mandating the reduction…
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U.S. Climate Envoy Visits China
Third administration official to travel to that country in rapid succession. U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry is visiting China. The third representative from President Biden’s…
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DOE Invests $45 Million into Domestic Solar Manufacturing
The funding supports the pilot manufacturing of solar components. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced the investment of $45 million into the pilot manufacturing of solar panel components…
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Chinese Ambassador Makes Rare Pentagon Appearance
The unusual meeting signals interest in maintaining U.S.-China relations. Ambassador Xie Feng of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) visited the Pentagon on Wednesday, attending a 90-minute meeting…
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25 Attorneys General Caution EPA Regarding EV Proposal
The letter sent as part of public comment states the administration oversteps its authority. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received a letter from 25 state attorneys general stating…
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U.S.-China Diplomacy Resumes
Secretary Blinken met with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin for a conversation on a broad range of topics. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up his trip to Beijing…
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Secretary Yellen Outlines Climate Strategies
Financial ministers hear priorities for developing climate action. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen spoke before the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action last week, discussing the…
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Interior Advances Proposals for Transmission Projects
Environmental reviews of 2 clean energy grid additions begin. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced that it is taking the next step with two transmission projects that…
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