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Students lead in green advocacy with environmental education

Students lead in green advocacy with environmental education

by Mikayla Denault | Dec 1, 2021 | Education

ARLINGTON, Va. — Students usually worry about schoolwork and tests, but the looming threat of climate change adds additional stress to children’s futures. “We need to educate, we need to step up and we need to really ensure that our planet is protected and we’re...
House committee to subpoena oil companies over climate misinformation

House committee to subpoena oil companies over climate misinformation

by Hannah Zhihan Jiang | Oct 28, 2021 | Environment

WASHINGTON —The House Oversight and Reform Committee will issue subpoenas to ExxonMobil, BP America, Chevron, Shell and the American Petroleum Institute to obtain key internal documents that the companies have not provided, Chairwoman Rep. Carolyn Maloney announced...
EPA timeline on “forever chemicals” clean-up is too slow, lawmakers say

EPA timeline on “forever chemicals” clean-up is too slow, lawmakers say

by Delaney Nelson | Oct 20, 2021 | Environment

WASHINGTON — Two days after the Environmental Protection Agency released a plan to address PFAS chemicals, lawmakers expressed concern Wednesday that the agency’s plan will leave communities across the country waiting too long for regulations. Testifying before the...
Environmental activists push Biden administration for stronger vehicle emission standards

Environmental activists push Biden administration for stronger vehicle emission standards

by Henry Rogers | Sep 28, 2021 | Environment

WASHINGTON — Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan made a brief appearance Tuesday at a rally of environmental activists outside the agency’s headquarters who called for stronger vehicle emission standards, saying the administration is listening...
Protesters: Oil companies pollute political process

Protesters: Oil companies pollute political process

by Chris Kirk | Jan 24, 2012 | Environment

WASHINGTON — About 100 demonstrators dressed up like referees and blew whistles outside the Capitol Tuesday to “call foul” on Congress, which they said has been bought by big oil companies that spend millions on lobbying and campaign contributions....
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