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What Happens When The Head Of The EPA Abandons His Duties?
The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) joined more than 150 civil rights, environmental, faith, health, and worker organizations in signing and submitting a letter today calling for the removal of Lee Zeldin from his role as administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). According to letter signatories, no EPA … [continued]
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While Hinkley Nuclear Was Being Built, The UK Grid Decarbonized
The latest announcement about Hinkley Point C was predictable. The first reactor at the plant in Somerset is now expected to begin generating electricity in 2030. The cost estimate has climbed again, now reaching roughly £35B in 2015 pounds or about £49B in current money according to Electricité de France. … [continued]
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NHTSA Urged to Maintain Fuel Economy Standards
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A coalition of health, consumer and environmental groups told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that its plan to gut fuel-economy standards for cars, SUVs, and pickup trucks is irrevocably flawed and should be withdrawn. Comments submitted today from NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), the Sierra Club, Environmental Defense … [continued]
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Groups Challenge Trump Administration’s Illegal Craig Coal Plant Extension
Order required broken plant to stay online to address unproven emergency DENVER — Public interest organizations today challenged the Department of Energy’s illegal emergency order extending the life of Unit 1 at Colorado’s Craig Station. The groups include Sierra Club and Environmental Defense Fund, and Earthjustice on behalf of GreenLatinos, Vote Solar, … [continued]
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Uzbekistan Proves The Folly Of US Fossil Fuel Madness
Representatives from China, Turkey, the Middle East, and Europe met in Uzbekistan last week to celebrate a new renewable energy initiative.
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