Legislation would set review deadlines, adjust fee rules, and streamline approvals as states begin major BEAD-funded internet projects. The House Energy and Commerce Committee recently approved a bill…
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President Trump Issues Order Permitting Alaska Mining Access Road
The U.S. is now a major stakeholder in a mining company. President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing his administration to approve permits for a mining access…
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BOEM Reconsiders Approval of New York Offshore Wind Project
Residents and businesses in the area have already filed a lawsuit to stop the project. The Interior Department’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management notified a federal court that…
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NASA Confirms Chinese Three Gorges Dam Slightly Slowed Earth’s Rotation
The weight of 10 trillion gallons of water increased the day’s length by 0.06 microseconds. NASA recently confirmed that China’s massive Three Gorges Dam, which holds 10 trillion…
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EPA Administrator Engages States and Communities on Energy and Environmental Projects
His visits highlight partnerships across Delaware, Washington, Arizona, and Idaho on farming, restoration, and clean energy initiatives. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin recently visited Delaware, Washington,…
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Federal Judge Allows Offshore Wind Project to Restart
He found that the pause during the legal process would cause irreparable harm. Judge Royce Lamberth of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a…
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Apellate Court Rules Alligator Alcatraz May Continue to Operate
The decision overturns the district court injunction as the environmental lawsuit is reviewed on its merits. The 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that “Alligator Alcatraz,” the…
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EPA Extends Limited HFC Access for Critical Uses Through 2030
The rule ensures essential health, defense, and technology operations while continuing ‘phasedown’ of climate-impacting chemicals. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule renewing limited access…
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USDA Directs Forest Service to Prioritize Energy Projects with Higher Land Efficiency
The new policy seeks to boost domestic energy production while preserving national forest resources U.S. Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) Brooke Rollins recently announced a policy requiring the U.S.…
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U.S. Opposes UN Plan for Global Shipping Emissions Fees
Officials warn the proposed “Net-Zero Framework” could raise costs for American consumers and businesses. The U.S. government announced opposition this month to a United Nations (UN) plan that…
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