Jeff Brady

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Democrats' Budget Plan Pushes A Shift To Clean Energy. Here's How It Would Work

Thursday, July 15, 2021

The budget blueprint would use financial carrots and sticks to encourage utilities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The "clean energy standard" is key to President Biden's climate goals.

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A Mystery Illness Is Killing Mid-Atlantic Songbirds

Friday, July 02, 2021

Wildlife officials are asking people not to feed birds or provide bird baths amid dozens of reports of mysterious songbird deaths.

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Exxon Lobbyist Caught On Video Talking About Undermining Biden's Climate Push

Thursday, July 01, 2021

Exxon Mobil has condemned the comments of one of its lobbyists who was secretly recorded by undercover climate activists. He discussed urging lawmakers to weaken President Biden's infrastructure bill.

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Tackling 'Energy Justice' Requires Better Data. These Researchers Are On It

Sunday, June 13, 2021

President Biden's climate plans call for spending big on energy efficiency. New research could help make sure it actually targets the poor and minority households that most need it.

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Keystone XL Pipeline Developer Cancels Project, Ending Decade-Long Battle

Thursday, June 10, 2021

The developer of the Keystone XL oil pipeline has abandoned the project after President Biden revoked a permit. It was a major flashpoint in the debate over fossil fuels' role in climate change.

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Developer Abandons Keystone XL Pipeline Project, Ending Decade-Long Battle

Wednesday, June 09, 2021

TC Energy suspended construction in January when President Biden revoked a key permit. The controversial project was a major flashpoint in the debate over fossil fuels' role in climate change.

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'Energy Justice' Nominee Brings Activist Voice To Biden's Climate Plans

Tuesday, June 08, 2021

Shalanda Baker sees energy policy as the next domain for advancing civil rights. She says too many communities of color have experienced the harm - but not the benefits - of energy development.

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In A Landmark Case, A Dutch Court Orders Shell To Cut Its Carbon Emissions Faster

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Thousands of Dutch citizens joined environmental groups to charge the oil giant with endangering lives. The first of its kind decision could pressure other companies to take aggressive climate action.

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Senate Votes To Restore Regulations On Climate-Warming Methane Emissions

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

The Trump administration rolled back the regulations last year, a move that was so controversial even some oil companies opposed it. Methane is an even more potent greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide.

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U.S. Steps Back Into Leadership Role To Battle Global Climate Change

Saturday, April 24, 2021

At a virtual summit, President Biden set a goal to cut U.S. global warming emissions in half by 2030. Administration officials and business leaders discussed what it would take to meet that goal.

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U.S. To Pledge To Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions In Half

Thursday, April 22, 2021

President Biden is hosting a virtual climate summit to show support for the Paris climate deal. The hope is that his aggressive plan to cut U.S. carbon emissions will push other countries to do more.

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How Does The Biden Administration Plan To Reach Its Clean Energy Goal?

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

The administration is crafting an ambitious plan to zero out carbon emissions while addressing environmental injustice. It faces the challenge of a divided Congress and conservative courts.

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Biden Faces Difficult Task Of Freeing Power Sector From Fossil Fuels

Friday, April 02, 2021

\Biden's massive infrastructure proposal aims to shift the U.S. away from fossil fuels. But much more will be needed to meet his goal of making the entire power sector carbon neutral by 2035.

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Biden Is Pushing For A Major Expansion Of Offshore Wind Energy

Monday, March 29, 2021

The Biden administration is pushing a major expansion of offshore wind energy. Officials say it will mean tens of thousands of jobs, and help make the overall electricity system carbon neutral.

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Biden Administration Pushes Major Expansion For Offshore Wind Energy

Monday, March 29, 2021

Officials say expanding offshore wind will create tens of thousands of jobs and help reduce climate warming emissions. Multiple departments will coordinate to sell new leases and approve permits.

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It's Not Just Texas. The Entire Energy Grid Needs An Upgrade For Extreme Weather

Sunday, February 28, 2021

The Texas blackout is a reminder that climate-driven extreme weather stresses the U.S.'s power system in many ways. Much is needed to harden the grid for the future as the number of outages increase.

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Advocates Call For Updated Power Infrastructure In Light Of Weather-Related Outages

Thursday, February 25, 2021

The Texas blackout is a reminder that climate-driven extreme weather stresses the U.S.'s power system in many ways. Much is needed to harden the grid for the future as the number of outages increase.

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As Cities Grapple With Climate Change, Gas Utilities Fight To Stay In Business

Monday, February 22, 2021

Natural gas utilities face a bleak future in a world increasingly concerned about climate change. An NPR investigation shows how they work to block local climate action and protect their business.

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Energy Nominee Jennifer Granholm Stresses Climate Action And Jobs

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm says "good-paying jobs" can help zero out U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. But some Republicans are skeptical they can help fossil fuel workers.

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Biden Order Blocks Keystone XL Pipeline

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

This likely means the end of the $8 billion pipeline, a years-long project that would have carried oil sands crude from Alberta, Canada, to the American Gulf Coast.

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