Friday, February 14, 2025

Tag: Department of the Interior

Biden admin takes ‘long overdue’ steps to limit methane emissions from...

The U.S. Department of the Interior takes a bold step forward with new rules to curb methane emissions from oil and gas operations on federal and Tribal lands, marking a significant leap towards sustainable energy practices and environmental stewardship.

Department of Interior allocates $63.8 million to clean up orphaned oil...

“Through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, we are investing in the nation’s future by addressing legacy pollution on public lands."

Department of the Interior announces funding for states to clean up...

“The Department is taking a thoughtful and methodical approach to implementing the orphaned oil and gas well program that aims to get money to states as quickly as possible while being responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars."

Biden administration reverses Trump-era policy that opened new oil development in...

The Biden administration will revert to "a 2013 Obama administration plan issued that protected about half of the reserve."

Biden Interior Dept denounced for giving big oil green light to...

"The Arctic should be protected, not turned into a noisy, dirty oil field."

Trump’s ANWR drilling leases under review: Biden admin looking at ‘legal...

"This is really the time that Congress should take action, and restore the protections by dismantling the leasing program."

Pro-fossil fuel senators grill Deb Haaland as she bids to become...

Congressmember Deb Haaland, President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Interior Department, could become the first Native American to serve as a cabinet secretary if she is confirmed.

In ruling on coal mining, federal judge issues latest rebuke of...

The decision is just the latest defeat of Trump's efforts to roll back his predecessor's attempts to curb emissions from the coal industry and other fossil fuel businesses, ignoring public opinion and scientists who agree that fossil fuel extraction is contributing to the rapid warming of the planet.

Trump’s pick to head Interior blocked report warning of pesticide risk...

"It's outrageous that Trump, Bernhardt and the industry hacks inhabiting this administration are speeding the extinction of nearly 1,400 endangered species by refusing to take any action on chlorpyrifos."

Oil execs brag about having ‘direct access’ to Trump’s pick for...

This culture of access has had real environmental consequences.

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GOP’s $4.5 trillion tax giveaway: Slashing Medicaid and food stamps to fund the wealthy

House Republicans propose massive tax cuts for billionaires while gutting Medicaid, food assistance, and student loan programs, sparking outrage from lawmakers and advocacy groups.

Musk’s double standard: SpaceX wins government contract while public services face deep cuts

A $38.85 million contract awarded to Elon Musk’s SpaceX sparks outrage as his government office slashes funding for health care, education, and social programs.

Tesla paid zero federal income tax in 2024 while GOP pushes more corporate tax...

Musk’s trillion-dollar company paid nothing in federal taxes while working Americans foot the bill.

The opposition needs to make Elon Musk’s coup its sole, singular focus

This should be the sole, singular focus of the anti-Trump opposition for the foreseeable future.

Trump to Gaza: We will replace you

Finally, there’s a people who want to stay, and now Trump wants them to go.