Biden Solar Plan Thwarts Clean Energy Projects, Industry Warns
Environmental restrictions in the Biden administration’s draft plan to open up public lands for solar development could make many proposed projects impossible to build, developers and some environmental groups have told federal officials.
US Needs More Than $630 Billion by 2042 to Keep Watersheds Clean
More than $630 billion in unfunded clean water infrastructure is needed nationally by 2042 to treat wastewater, control stormwater, and prevent pollution in streams, EPA said in a report published Tuesday.
EPA’s ‘Impossible’ Water Standards Must Go, Business Groups Urge
Business groups and trade associations are seeking a quick win against the Environmental Protection Agency in their challenge to a final rule that they say imposed “impossible-to-meet” water quality standards for Washington state.
New York City Nabs Stretch of Brooklyn Coastline to Redevelop
New York City will take control of 120 acres of Brooklyn’s coastline, intending to develop a rugged patch of land into housing, retail, green space, and a modern, environmentally friendly port.
Challengers Want Court to Freeze New EPA Power Plant Standards
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association is calling for a halt to the implementation of EPA’s latest carbon emission rules, according to a request filed late Monday.
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Exxon Feels the Heat as More Investors Assail Climate Conduct
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Biden Solar Plan Thwarts Clean Energy Projects, Industry Warns
Environmental restrictions in the Biden administration’s draft plan to open up public lands for solar development could make many proposed projects impossible to build, developers and some environmental groups have told federal officials.
Eugene Scalia Leads Business’ Fight to Block Agency Rulemaking
US Power Developer Warns New Trade Probe Imperils Solar Push
First Solar and Qcells are among the companies seeking duties on cells and panels from several major Asian suppliers, saying the equipment is being unfairly subsidized and priced below the cost of production. They have cast their petition as a way to help US solar manufacturing, as President Joe Biden tries to wrest control of green energy supply chains away from China.
Schumer’s AI Plan Urges Billions in Spending to Challenge China
The US needs to shield Americans from the risks posed by artificial intelligence while promoting the emerging technology with at least $32 billion in annual government spending to stay ahead of rivals like China, according to a highly anticipated policy blueprint from a bipartisan group of senators.
Hedge Funds Turn to AI, Satellites to Track Vital US Gas Plant
Each time the Freeport natural gas export terminal breaks down, traders at the hedge fund Skylar Capital Management LP look for any available insights to predict when production will restart.
Biden’s China Tariffs Leave Space For Key Solar Machinery
The Biden administration’s plan to hike tariffs on a broad range of Chinese imports takes a nuanced approach to solar equipment from the country. While so-called 301 tariffs on solar cells and modules from China will double, from 25% to 50%, the administration is also looking to exclude some key equipment from the duties altogether.
Medical Monitoring Class Bid Fails for Lack of Imminent Injury
A proposed class action seeking future medical monitoring was dismissed for lack of standing because the plaintiff failed to demonstrate a concrete, imminent injury.
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