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Biden faces growing pressure from environmental groups to live up to his pledge to transition away from fossil fuels. ​Biden faces growing pressure from environmental groups to live up to his pledge to transition away from fossil fuels. Biden faces growing pressure from environmental groups to live up to his pledge to transition away from fossil […]

And 2024 may bring more of the same. ​And 2024 may bring more of the same. And 2024 may bring more of the same. Read More Energy & Environment

The European climate agency on Tuesday reported that record global heat last year showed an overall increase of 1.48°C above pre-industrial levels – just a fraction below the 1.5-degree threshold laid out by the historic Paris Agreement on climate change.The European climate agency on Tuesday reported that record global heat last year showed an overall

HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation Lapenn’s Travel to Canada hide Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation Lapenn’s Travel to Canada Media Note January 8, 2024 Ambassador Jessye Lapenn, Senior Coordinator for Atlantic Cooperation, will travel January 8-9 to Ottawa, Canada to engage with Global Affairs Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada on

John Curtis is making his climate pitch in a state that had a long history of coal production in the aptly named Carbon County. ​John Curtis is making his climate pitch in a state that had a long history of coal production in the aptly named Carbon County. John Curtis is making his climate pitch in

The selection stands to raise questions about the role of fossil fuel executives in global climate negotiations. ​The selection stands to raise questions about the role of fossil fuel executives in global climate negotiations. The selection stands to raise questions about the role of fossil fuel executives in global climate negotiations. Read More Energy & Environment

U.S. climate goals will drift out of reach if expanding amounts of renewable electricity can’t reach cities and suburbs. ​U.S. climate goals will drift out of reach if expanding amounts of renewable electricity can’t reach cities and suburbs. U.S. climate goals will drift out of reach if expanding amounts of renewable electricity can’t reach cities and

The former vice president found hope in the possibility that humans have the tools to repair the planet. ​The former vice president found hope in the possibility that humans have the tools to repair the planet. The former vice president found hope in the possibility that humans have the tools to repair the planet. Read More Energy &

“In my district, … this is not playing well,” GOP Rep. Lisa McClain said. “And let’s be honest, Michigan is a very influential state for the upcoming election.” ​“In my district, … this is not playing well,” GOP Rep. Lisa McClain said. “And let’s be honest, Michigan is a very influential state for the upcoming

HomeOffice of the SpokespersonPress Releases…Announcement of U.S. Extended Continental Shelf Outer Limits hide Announcement of U.S. Extended Continental Shelf Outer Limits Fact Sheet December 19, 2023 What is the ECS?  The continental shelf is the extension of a country’s land territory under the sea.  The continental shelf holds many resources (e.g., corals, crabs) and vital habitats for