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Trump signs executive orders to boost coal, a reliable but polluting energy source

Trump signs executive orders to boost coal, a reliable but polluting energy source

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a series of executive orders aimed at boosting the struggling coal industry, a reliable but polluting energy source that's long been in decline.

Chemical industry seeks exemptions from US pollution rules as part of Trump administration offer

Chemical industry seeks exemptions from US pollution rules as part of Trump administration offer

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Industry groups representing hundreds of chemical and petrochemical manufacturers are seeking blanket exemptions from federal requirements to reduce emissions of toxic chemicals such as mercury, arsenic and benzene.

EPA offers industrial polluters a way to avoid rules on mercury, arsenic and other toxic chemicals

EPA offers industrial polluters a way to avoid rules on mercury, arsenic and other toxic chemicals

WASHINGTON (AP) -- As part of a push to roll back dozens of environmental regulations, the Trump administration is offering coal-fired power plants and other industrial polluters a chance for exemptions from requirements to reduce emissions of toxic chemicals such as mercury, arsenic and benzene.

EPA plans to cut scientific research program, could fire more than 1,000 employees

EPA plans to cut scientific research program, could fire more than 1,000 employees

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Environmental Protection Agency plans to eliminate its scientific research office and could fire more than 1,000 scientists and other employees who help provide the scientific foundation for rules safeguarding human health and ecosystems from environmental pollutants.

EPA plans to eliminate scientific research team, could fire more than 1,000 employees

EPA plans to eliminate scientific research team, could fire more than 1,000 employees

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Environmental Protection Agency plans to eliminate its scientific research office and could fire more than 1,000 scientists and other employees who help provide the scientific foundation for rules safeguarding human health and ecosystems from environmental pollutants.

Trump environmental rollbacks would boost pollution and endanger lives, former EPA heads say

Trump environmental rollbacks would boost pollution and endanger lives, former EPA heads say

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Three former Environmental Protection Agency leaders sounded an alarm Friday, saying rollbacks proposed by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin endanger the lives of millions of Americans and abandon the agency's dual mission to protect the environment and human health.

EPA head says he'll roll back dozens of environmental regulations, including rules on climate change

EPA head says he'll roll back dozens of environmental regulations, including rules on climate change

WASHINGTON (AP) -- In what he called the "most consequential day of deregulation in American history," the head of the Environmental Protection Agency announced a series of actions Wednesday to roll back landmark environmental regulations, including rules on pollution from coal-fired power plants, climate change and electric vehicles.

EPA terminates Biden-era climate grants worth $20 billion

EPA terminates Biden-era climate grants worth $20 billion

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Environmental Protection Agency has terminated grant agreements worth $20 billion issued by the Biden administration under a so-called green bank to finance clean energy and climate-friendly projects.

New EPA guidance says spending items greater than $50,000 must get approval from DOGE

New EPA guidance says spending items greater than $50,000 must get approval from DOGE

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Environmental Protection Agency has issued new guidance directing that spending items greater than $50,000 now require approval from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.

Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary. He vows to 'unleash' US resources

Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary. He vows to 'unleash' US resources

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Senate on Monday confirmed fossil fuel executive Chris Wright to serve as energy secretary, a key post to promote President Donald Trump's efforts to achieve U.S. "energy dominance" in the global market.

Biden climate adviser says California wildfires show 'you have to take the science seriously'

Biden climate adviser says California wildfires show 'you have to take the science seriously'

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The massive wildfires that have killed 10 people in the Los Angeles area and caused billions of dollars in property damage are the latest sign of the growing threat posed by climate change -- one that President-elect Donald Trump will have to take more seriously than he did in his first term, a top adviser to President...

Biden issues ban on offshore oil and gas drilling in most federal waters. Trump vows to undo it

Biden issues ban on offshore oil and gas drilling in most federal waters. Trump vows to undo it

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Joe Biden is moving to ban new offshore oil and gas drilling in most U.S. coastal waters, a last-minute effort to block possible action by the incoming Trump administration to expand offshore drilling.

Biden, in 11th hour action, bans new offshore oil and gas drilling in most federal waters

Biden, in 11th hour action, bans new offshore oil and gas drilling in most federal waters

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Joe Biden is moving to ban new offshore oil and gas drilling in most U.S. coastal waters, a last-minute effort to block possible action by the incoming Trump administration to expand offshore drilling.

EPA hails 'revitalized' enforcement efforts as Biden administration heads to exit

EPA hails 'revitalized' enforcement efforts as Biden administration heads to exit

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Environmental Protection Agency enhanced enforcement efforts this year, significantly reducing pollution in overburdened communities, the agency said in a report Thursday.

Donald Trump's call for 'energy dominance' is likely to run into real-world limits

Donald Trump's call for 'energy dominance' is likely to run into real-world limits

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump is set to create a National Energy Council that he says will establish American "energy dominance" around the world as he seeks to boost U.S. oil and gas drilling and move away from President Joe Biden's focus on climate change.

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Wyoming on Election Day

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Wyoming voters will decide races for president, Congress, the state Legislature and a statewide ballot measure in the Nov. 5 general election.

AP Decision Note: What to expect in Connecticut on Election Day

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Connecticut voters will decide races for president, Congress and the state Legislature in the Nov. 5 general election, as well as a statewide ballot measure to expand voting options.

Hurricane Helene brings climate change to forefront of the presidential campaign

Hurricane Helene brings climate change to forefront of the presidential campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene has brought climate change to the forefront of the presidential campaign after the issue lingered on the margins for months.

Harris supported the Green New Deal. Now, she's promoting domestic oil drilling

Harris supported the Green New Deal. Now, she's promoting domestic oil drilling

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Even as she promoted her efforts to boost clean energy, Vice President Kamala Harris said in Tuesday's debate that the Biden-Harris administration has overseen "the largest increase in domestic oil production in history because of an approach that recognizes that we cannot over rely on foreign oil.?

Former drilling foe Harris now says she supports it. 'Sprint to the middle' or climate betrayal?

Former drilling foe Harris now says she supports it. 'Sprint to the middle' or climate betrayal?

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Even as she promoted her efforts to boost clean energy, Vice President Kamala Harris said in Tuesday's debate that the Biden-Harris administration has overseen "the largest increase in domestic oil production in history because of an approach that recognizes that we cannot over rely on foreign oil.?

Harris and Trump offer starkly different visions on climate change and energy

Harris and Trump offer starkly different visions on climate change and energy

WASHINGTON (AP) -- As the Earth sizzled through a summer with four of the hottest days ever measured, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have starkly different visions on how to address a changing climate while ensuring a reliable energy supply. But neither has provided many details on how they would get there.

Schumer, Democrats urge Justice Department to prosecute alleged oil industry collusion, price-fixing

Schumer, Democrats urge Justice Department to prosecute alleged oil industry collusion, price-fixing

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and 22 other Democratic senators are calling on the Department of Justice to "use every tool" at its disposal to prevent and prosecute alleged collusion and price-fixing in the oil industry.

Democrats urge Justice Department to prosecute alleged collusion and price-fixing by oil industry

Democrats urge Justice Department to prosecute alleged collusion and price-fixing by oil industry

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and 22 other Democratic senators are calling on the Department of Justice to "use every tool" at its disposal to prevent and prosecute alleged collusion and price-fixing in the oil industry.