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Obama vetoes Keystone XL pipeline bill

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As expected, President Obama vetoed S. 1, the Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act, which had been passed by Congress. In his veto message to the Senate, Obama cited procedural issues rather than any potential impacts of the pipeline itself. The Presidential power to veto legislation is one I take seriously.

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Lawmakers seek 60% EVs by 2030, restoring Obama-era emissions standards through 2025

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But that hasn’t stopped Congress from applying pressure on the President as work begins on the successor to the federal surface transportation funding authorization, termed.

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Forest Service releases Final Environmental Impact Statement for Resolution Copper mine in Arizona

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This reflects a delay from the July 2020 target date set under the Obama Administration. The US Forest Service has published the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for Rio Tinto’s and BHP’s Resolution Copper mine project in Arizona ( earlier post ). Resolution Copper Project vicinity map. Source: DEIS.

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EPA Power Plant Carbon Regulations Late, Hostile Congress Likely To Fight Them

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The EPA regulations limiting the amount of carbon that can be emitted by existing powerplants may be the most crucial step forward in environmental policy made by the eight-year Obama Administration. Congress over the next two.'

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Obama Administration recommends designating most of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as Wilderness

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This report found the coastal plain met the criteria of the Wilderness Act for designation, and the Secretary of the Interior recommended to Congress that the entire 1002 Area should be open to oil and gas leasing programs at such a pace and in such circumstances so as to avoid unnecessary adverse effects on the environment.

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Obama Promotes Natural-Gas Fueling Stations In State Of The Union Address

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Once again, President Barack Obama used the State of the Union Address on Tuesday night to raise the issue of natural gas vehicles as a way of promoting energy independence and cutting the impact of climate change. In his talk, Obama urged the U.S.

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Obama Budget Boosts Funding For More Efficient Cars, Hikes Electric-Car Tax Credit

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President Barack Obama has said he wants to boost the Department of Energy''s vehicle research budget 75 percent to help develop more efficient cars.

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