After years of tribal requests, the president plans to block new oil and gas leases within 10 miles of Chaco Canyon in New Mexico. The move generated strong pushback from industry groups.
Author: Coral Davenport
Democrats Work to Salvage Methane Fee Amid Opposition From Manchin
Senator Joe Manchin III of West Virginia, a Democratic holdout, is still working to weaken or jettison a proposed fee on emissions of methane, a powerful pollutant.
Democrats Work to Salvage Methane Fee Amid Opposition From Manchin
Senator Joe Manchin III of West Virginia, a Democratic holdout, is still working to weaken or jettison a proposed fee on emissions of methane, a powerful pollutant.
Climate Change Became the Central Part of Biden Spending Bill
As paid family leave and other priorities were taken out of the president’s plan, the largest piece became a $555 billion plan to fight climate change.
Democrats Aim for Climate Provisions Biden Can Promote at U.N. Summit
Some U.S. lawmakers say they have not given up on the idea of a tax on planet-warming carbon dioxide pollution, which would help meet the president’s meet promise to sharply cut U.S. emissions.
Manchin Pushes for More Climate Cuts from the Budget Bill
He has already effectively succeeded in stripping the bill of its most powerful climate change provision.
Biden Crafts a Climate Plan B: Tax Credits, Regulation and State Action
The new strategy could deeply cut greenhouse gases that are heating the planet but it will still face considerable political, logistical and legal hurdles.
Biden to Restore Three National Monuments in Utah and New England
President Biden is restoring Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante in Utah and a marine monument off the New England coast, all severely reduced by former President Donald J. Trump.
Here’s How Biden Aims to Increase Electric Car Sales
The president wants to use pollution rules to rapidly lift sales, but there are hurdles ahead.