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Policy News: February 28, 2022

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billion in fiscal year (FY) 2026. The Senate bill authorizes $12 billion in FY 2026. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA, S. This goal directs 40 percent of the overall benefits of certain federal investments in environmental cleanup, climate mitigation and clean energy to disadvantaged communities.

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Policy News: June 14, 2021

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Innovation and Competition Act. Bill increases authorized funding for the National Science Foundation to $29 billion by FY 2026. Federal agencies plan to reverse National Environmental Policy Act rules and more. US Fish and Wildlife Service reverses Endangered Species Act rules. Executive Branch.

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Policy News: April 11, 2022

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Its coal consumption is only planned to begin to drop after 2026. USFWS: The agency issued an emergency listing rule, listing the Dixie Valley toad as an endangered species for 240 days, starting April 7. This emergency listing jeopardizes a large geothermal energy project in the toad’s habitat. The EU, the U.S.

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Policy News: October 25, 2021

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Perciasepe said the administration would likely include efforts to expand natural carbon sinks, the next generation of regulations for vehicle emissions, and the likelihood of new clean energy and electric vehicle tax credits. EPA – Proposed Stipulated Partial Settlement Agreement, Endangered Species Act Claims.

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Special Policy News #6: The Transition

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Another $35 billion goes towards climate solutions research and developing clean energy technologies and jobs. The directorate’s budget reaches $5 billion in FY 2026. The House Science Committee bill authorizes a six percent increase each year through 2026 to existing NSF programs, with the agency receiving $10.5

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Policy News: May 17, 2021

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The directorate’s budget reaches $5 billion in FY 2026. Before the subcommittee hearing, ESA and 29 other scientific societies and organizations endorsed the NSF for the Future Act. Spain approves ‘milestone’ clean energy climate bill – Al Jazeera. Kenya starts its first national wildlife census – Reuters.

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