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- Trump to sign executive orders rolling back Obama's climate protection policies Wed, 22 Feb 17, 4:48amThe environment could be the next victim of President Donald Trump's executive orders. The Washington Post reported that according to individuals briefed on the measure, Trump is seeking to curtail some of President Barack...
- President Obama and Prime Minister Modi talk renewable energy Sat, 11 Jun 16, 3:30amThis week, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with President Barack Obama to discuss ways for India to scale up its use of renewable energy. The White House released a statement about "the deepening strategic relationship"...
- President Obama visits Hiroshima, speaks out against nuclear weapons Mon, 30 May 16, 8:00pmAbout 71 years after the United States dropped a nuclear bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, President Obama visited the site and placed a wreath before the cenotaph at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park...
- Why a Canadian prime minister is visiting the White House for the first time in 20 years Thu, 10 Mar 16, 6:00amPresident Barack Obama has less than a year in office. Canadian prime minister Just Trudeau was just elected four months ago. Yet between the two, a friendship has already blossomed, and they appear poised to tackle climate...
- Supreme Court freezes Obama’s plan to cut CO2 emissions Thu, 11 Feb 16, 1:59amThe Supreme Court has voted to temporarily freeze a key part of President Barack Obama’s plan’s for slowing climate change. In a 5-4 decision handed down Tuesday, the court surprised the Environmental Protection Agency...
- Michigan water crisis escalates to a federal emergency, local officials come under fire Tue, 19 Jan 16, 6:00amOn Saturday, President Barack Obama signed an emergency declaration for Michigan, spurred by the lead-tainted water supply in the city of Flint. Local and state leaders are coming under fire for failing to respond to the...
- U.S. extends solar and wind tax credits to boost clean energy by $73 billion over 5 years Sat, 19 Dec 15, 1:28amRenewable energy pundits heaved a big sigh of relief yesterday, as Congress agreed to extend solar and wind investment tax credits for an additional five years...
- Obama just rolled out the biggest energy efficiency rule in U.S. history Fri, 18 Dec 15, 9:09amA new set of energy efficiency rules—the biggest ever released by the United States government—was rolled out today. The energy-saving measures target commercial air conditioners and furnaces, which are responsible for...
- Obama just released the biggest energy efficiency rule in U.S. history Fri, 18 Dec 15, 7:37amA new set of energy efficiency rules—the biggest ever released by the United States government—was rolled out today. The energy-saving measures target commercial air conditioners and furnaces, which are responsible for...
- 5 things the Paris climate deal must do to slow global warming Tue, 1 Dec 15, 2:39amGovernment leaders from around the world will convene on November 30 to begin a week-long conference on climate change. The goal is to create a new international agreement to put a cap on carbon emissions, encourage clean...
- Obama committed to climate deal, despite Republican attempts to weaken his position Fri, 20 Nov 15, 10:00pmIn the days leading up to the Paris climate talks, Republicans in the Senate are attempting to throw a wrench in President Obama’s efforts to protect the environment from further drastic effects of climate change...
- Obama administration rejects TransCanada’s request to pause Keystone XL review Fri, 6 Nov 15, 1:39amThe . State Department has rejected TransCanada’s request to suspend the review of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline. Instead, the administration will move forward with its decision-making process as planned, and could...
- SC Sen. Lindsey Graham requests federal aid for flood victims, despite denying the same after Sandy Thu, 8 Oct 15, 1:04amIn South Carolina, at least 11 counties have requested the declaration of a state of emergency following the floods caused by Hurricane Joaquin over the weekend...
- Shell abandons Arctic drilling – $7 billion later Mon, 28 Sep 15, 11:58pmJust a few short months after finally gaining access to the Arctic after a years-long fight, Shell has announced it is abandoning efforts to drill for oil and natural gas in Alaska, after “disappointing” results of initial...
- Hillary Clinton finally announces opposition to the Keystone XL pipeline Thu, 24 Sep 15, 12:30amAt an event in Iowa this week, presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton finally shed some light on her feelings about a controversial environmental issue: the Keystone XL pipeline...