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Energy Department awards $1.6 million to China-linked company despite Senate objections
LanzaTech acknowledged "that the Chinese government may intervene or influence our operations at any time."
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NASA announces tech grants for studying ‘light bending’ lunar power, space soil generation
Projects may proceed into additional phases.
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Fate of hydrogen tax credits uncertain with new Trump administration
The Trump administration has issued a wave of executive orders on energy policy, including a directive to review all federal funding mechanisms for energy projects.
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'Job Killer': Congress, energy groups pile on criticism for Biden EPA's proposed power plant regs
West Virginia GOP Sen. Shelly Capito is vowing to use the Congressional Review Act to try to stop the EPA plan.
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Landry aims to address 'legacy lawsuits' against oil and gas companies
"Closing the book on legacy lawsuits means real progress and predictability for Louisiana's energy future," Landry wrote.
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Audit: One-in-five employees at Energy Department loan office had potential conflicts of interest
During budget hearings in May, Energy Secretary Chris Wright warned that the Biden-Harris administration was pushing out billions in loans without proper controls. This is the same office that provided failed solar startup Solyndra with a $535 million loan guarantee under Obama.
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New Mexico activists tell Lujan Grisham to phase out fossil fuels
Julia Bernal of Pueblo Action Alliance attended the governor’s panel and approached her to hand-deliver the New Mexico Grassroots Declaration for Climate Justice. She also asked the governor’s office to meet with the coalition but has not heard a response.
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Critics warn that Biden’s hydrogen initiative could become next green energy boondoggle
Billions of federal tax dollars are being poured into a fledgling hydrogen industry, and critics say the plan lacks as much forethought as the rest of Biden's green initiatives.
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White House report touts economic gains from U.S. energy push
"The United States is blessed with a wealth of natural resources," the report states. "Enacting policies that make the most of U.S. resource abundance and promote U.S. energy dominance can meaningfully contribute to economic growth and consumer welfare."
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Resolution to discourage Louisiana pension system from ESG investments stalls
Republicans have pushed back on ESG policies they describe as "woke capitalism" over concerns they advance a liberal agenda over maximizing investment returns. Proponents of ESG policies contend they incorporate moral values and risks from climate change into investment strategy.