by Cate Bikales | Oct 11, 2023 | Environment, Featured
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has been touting the success of the Inflation Reduction Act since its passage one year ago, but whether it has reduced the country’s reliance on China has been hotly debated. The law, which passed solely with Democratic votes,...
by Joanna Hou | Jan 20, 2023 | Environment, Featured
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris addressed climate change, clean energy and union jobs in Tonopah, Arizona, as part of a speech promoting the Ten West Link transmission line Thursday. The Ten West Link transmission line connects Blythe, California, with...
by Jorja Siemons | Jan 27, 2022 | Environment, Featured
WASHINGTON — The House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) launched three task forces confronting the climate crisis Wednesday. “There isn’t one silver bullet to solve the current climate crisis, but through innovation and bold action we may yet be...
by Samantha Aguilar | Jan 20, 2022 | Environment, Featured
WASHINGTON — Climate experts urged skeptical lawmakers Thursday to consider the environmental impact of new oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico. “I want you all to remember that economic gain does not outweigh the devastation we are feeling right now,”...
by Zachary Miller | Jan 20, 2022 | Business, Featured
WASHINGTON — Although the largest blockchain products have drawn investment toward renewable power sources, their energy footprint is massive — and growing — according to new data that lawmakers grappled with at a Thursday hearing. “According to one estimate, 2021...
