Congress
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House Republicans are determined to undo regulations — and block new ones
Targeted rules include protecting streams from coal mining and reducing methane leaks on public land.
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How Trump and Congress might undermine climate action in states
Progressive states and cities are bracing for federal restrictions.
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Climate hawks unite! Meet the newest members of Congress who will fight climate change.
Some candidates with strong climate credentials are headed to Congress.
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Congressman wants EPA officials on the no-fly list
Because environmental regulators in coach is really the battle we need to be fighting right now.
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Why Jon Stewart is excited about Mitch McConnell’s win
With renewable energy facing grim prospects in a GOP-controlled Congress, The Daily Show's hot silver fox has one weird trick to make it alright.
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Black lawmakers push back against coal utilities’ new trick
Utilities are using black lawmakers to drive up prices on clean energy -- and the long-term health of low-income communities of color hangs in the balance.
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Time for Congress to Act and Save Clean Energy Jobs
Today, the US Senate is casting a vote critical to the future of the U.S. wind industry. Wind power has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years, and the wind industry now employs more than 80,000 Americans and generates enough electricity to power 15 million homes. Wind is providing affordable, reliable electricity from coast […]
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Who Built Senator-Turned-Dirty Energy Lobbyist Trent Lott? You Did
Far too often in Washington, policy decisions are influenced by big money — wealthy corporations spend millions on lobbying, public relations, and campaign contributions to get their way. Big money helps explain why your cell phone and cable TV bills are so expensive, why small investors are still unprotected from Wall Street abuses, why taxpayers […]
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Line ’em up, knock ’em down: Senate plans 73 farm bill votes today
Congress goes into vote-o-rama mode to move this year's monster of a food and farm bill forward.