A version of the act has already passed the House, so the measure is on its way to the president’s desk This week, the Senate passed the ADVANCE…
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FERC Grants Conclusive Approval for Mountain Valley Pipeline
The much-litigated natural gas project is back on track after a pipeline rupture in May. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) granted approval for Equitrans Midstream Corp. to…
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USDA Recognizes Pollinator Week
The department seeks to protect the species through research and education. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is highlighting National Pollinator Week to bring awareness to the role that…
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EPA Reviewing Study on Toxic EtO Gas in Louisiana
Local emissions, reportedly a thousand times higher than safe levels, create a “cancer alley.” The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reviewing a report filed by researchers that found…
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Administration Releases New Rules for Voluntary Carbon Credits
Improvements were made to carbon offset policies to ensure delivery of claims. President Biden’s administration announced updates to managing voluntary carbon credits this week, strengthening guidelines for the…
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Interior Allocates Funding for Orphaned Gas Wells in ND and WV
Over 500 abandoned, contaminated sites will be plugged or remediated. The Department of the Interior awarded $54 million to North Dakota and West Virginia to plug abandoned oil…
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State Attorneys General File Suit to Challenge Truck Emissions
24 states sue the EPA and the state of California for unconstitutional regulations. State attorneys general from 24 states filed two lawsuits this week that challenge new emission…
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Apache Group Requests 9th Circuit Review of Copper Mine Approval
Prepares appeal to Supreme Court if appellate refuses to rehear the case. The Native American nonprofit group Apache Stronghold requested that the entire 9th Circuit Court of Appeals…
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Interior Invests in Southwest Wetlands for Drought Resilience
$25 million goes to projects to protect the Colorado River system and enhance habitat conservation. The Department of the Interior has announced a $25 million investment from the…
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Interior Department Implements Reforms in Federal Oil and Gas Leasing Regulations
A new rule is intended to balance development, taxpayer returns, and environmental protection. The Department of the Interior announced a final rule that updates the Bureau of Land…
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