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USPS Defies Biden’s Plea to Electrify Fleet, Finalizing Gas-Powered Truck Plan
The new USPS fleet would be 90 percent gas-powered, locking in emissions for decades.
Biden Administration Is Approving Oil and Gas Drilling at Faster Rate Than Trump
The Biden administration has approved more permits per month on average than Trump did in 2017, 2018 or 2019.
Poll Finds Most Young Americans Say US Democracy Is “in Trouble” or “Failed”
The poll comes as young Americans are poised to inherit monumental political, economic and environmental challenges.
Manchin Headlined Invite-Only Coal Forum While Negotiating Reconciliation Bill
The event was held weeks before Sen. Joe Manchin gutted the climate portion of the Build Back Better Act.
Democrats Add $775 Million Oil and Gas Subsidy to Bill After Lobbyist Campaign
The subsidy was added on behalf of coal baron Sen. Joe Manchin, who opposed a methane fee proposal.
Democrats Will Subpoena Big Oil to Force Disclosure of Climate Denial Campaigns
The subpoenas will force the companies to turn in internal documents on their strategies to block climate action.
Shell CEO Refuses to Recognize Climate Crisis as “Existential Threat” in Hearing
“Some of us have to actually live the future that you all are setting on fire,” said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Biden Announces New Reconciliation Deal That Slashes Bill Nearly in Half
The proposal will cut the child tax credit extension to only one year and cut paid family leave from 12 weeks to four.
Senate Quietly Adds $10 Billion to Pentagon Budget While Blocking Climate Action
The addition alone is equivalent to the climate funding that Kyrsten Sinema wants to cut from the reconciliation bill.
Manchin Obstructs Climate Progress as His Family Is Hit by “Unbelievable” Storms
Manchin’s hometown of Farmington has been threatened by worsening rains and floods over the past years.