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A federal district court strikes down Trump-era Clean Water Act rule related to state reviews. The EPA’s internal watchdog will begin investigating whether states are providing enough subsidies to poor communities via a major drinking water loan program. Federal Court Tosses Trump Clean Water Act Ruling.

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Policy News: April 11, 2022

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Supreme Court reinstates Trump administration Clean Water Act regulation. Despite the panel’s regular reports about the consequences of burning fossil fuels, between 1990 and 2019 global emissions rose 54 percent and they are still rising. Its coal consumption is only planned to begin to drop after 2026.

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Policy News: November 22, 2021

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For the first time, the pact calls for a “phase down” the use of coal and fossil fuel subsidies. Leaders also announced a series of pacts to address aspects of climate change during the conference: Seven countries, led by Denmark and Costa Rica, joined the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance, which pledges to end their use of fossil fuels.

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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. In this issue: Senate Passes U.S. Biden’s First Reg Agenda Lays Out Plan to Roll Back Trump Environmental Rules.

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ESA Policy News: November 8, 2021

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Canada and other countries pledged to stop public financing of fossil fuel projects abroad by the end of 2023. New court ruling clears path for Bristol Bay Clean Water Act protections – National Fisherman. EPA – Draft FY 2022-2026 Environmental Protection Agency Strategic Plan. In ‘chilling’ decision, U.F.

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Special Policy News #6: The Transition

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The directorate’s budget reaches $5 billion in FY 2026. The Endless Frontiers Act emphasizes the “Industries of the Future,” a term that typically refers to artificial intelligence, quantum information science, advanced manufacturing, 5G and biotechnology. 2026 ), which would re-establish the U.S. Justice Dept. 14, 2021.

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Policy News: September 26, 2022

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Sanders and progressive Democrats in the House are opposing Manchin’s permitting proposal, citing concerns that the reforms would helps fossil fuel projects and undermine the National Environmental Policy Act and the Clean Water Act. 8802 ) requiring the Interior Department and the U.S.

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