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His zeal isn’t clear, but Tillerson calls climate change a ‘threat’
Unlike some other Trump Cabinet picks, Rex Tillerson acknowledges climate change. His confirmation hearing to become secretary of State leaves doubts about how much climate action he supports…
Climate change a bull’s-eye in the era of all-Republican rule
[E&E subscription required to read article.] The Republican climate agenda begins today. With the opening of the 115th Congress, the GOP is poised to begin altering the nation’s direction on greenhouse gases…
EPA: Pruitt’s overseas travel pulls Icahn LNG money into focus
A December trip to Morocco by EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt could benefit Carl Icahn, an activist investor who holds a controlling stake in the largest U.S. natural gas exporter and who helped Pruitt secure his position in President Trump’s Cabinet…
Trump adviser with major role in disaster response exits
[E&E subscription required to read article.] A top White House adviser who fielded questions about climate change, tackled natural disasters and worked to ramp up cybersecurity for the Trump administration resigned today…
Tillerson out, Pompeo in at State
[E&E subscription required to read article.] President Trump has ousted Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, announcing on Twitter today that CIA Director and former Kansas Republican Rep. Mike Pompeo would be his anointed replacement…
Trump just put a climate science doubter in charge of the department that leads international climate talks
Mike Pompeo’s coming elevation to secretary of state would put an official who has expressed doubts about climate science in charge of the department tasked with representing the United State at a crucial upcoming international climate summit…
Energy adviser quits over failure to get security clearance
[E&E subscription required to read article.] The White House’s top energy adviser and most vocal proponent of engaging in the Paris climate accord resigned today after failing to obtain a permanent security clearance…
White House climate adviser resigns after past pot use blocked security clearance
A White House climate adviser resigned Wednesday after failing to receive a permanent security clearance, becoming the latest member of the Trump administration to leave amid scrutiny of the background checks of presidential advisers…
CARBON CAPTURE: Cheers and jeers as Trump signs CCS credits into law
[E&E subscription required to read article.] President Trump signed a spending bill into law today that drew cheers from carbon capture supporters and protests from clean-tech advocates…
Is Trump Remaking America?
James Naughtie looks at a revolution that is altering the face of America, in ways that may last far beyond Donald Trump’s presidency.
ENERGY POLICY: Critics slam Perry after FERC blocks his ‘crazy Hail Mary’
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission dealt what some called a resounding defeat to Energy Secretary Rick Perry yesterday, and in taking their victory lap, opponents have directed strong criticism at the man in charge of the Department of Energy…
Trump-appointed regulators reject plan to rescue coal and nuclear plants
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Monday unanimously rejected a proposal by Energy Secretary Rick Perry that would have propped up nuclear and coal power plants struggling in competitive electricity markets…
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