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“National Security” Coal-Bailout Collapses

Trump demanded the use of national security powers to subsidize the coal industry. Looks like that’s not happening.

In its desperate effort to save the failing American coal industry, the Trump Administration promised to use emergency powers to keep coal-fired power plants in operation even though they’re not economically viable. That would have been the kind of disruptive change that Trump promised to bring to Washington. But the effort seems to have gone …

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Emergency Powers: A Two-Edged Sword

Trump is considering using emergency powers to save coal plants. Turnabout would be fair play.

The Trump Administration is considering using emergency powers to keep coal-fired power plants in operation even though they’re not economically viable. That would require an extraordinary stretch of the statutes in question. And if the statutes are interpreted that broadly, a future president could easily use them for the opposing purpose — forcing utilities to …

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Unraveling Hydrogen: Part I

The first in a series that examines the hype around hydrogen production.

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Trump demanded the use of national security powers to subsidize the coal industry. Looks like that’s not happening.

Trump is considering using emergency powers to save coal plants. Turnabout would be fair play.

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The first in a series that examines the hype around hydrogen production.

The EU has taken a major step to pressure global industries to clean up their act.

Tackling climate procrastination by closing the loopholes in ‘net-zero’ climate goals

Failure To Install Smart Water Meters Is Wasting Billions of Gallons Each Year

UCLA Clinic files amicus brief on behalf of Sen. Carper and Rep. Pallone to uphold standards

It’s a global phenomenon, with poorly understood causes. But there’s no point in blaming the victims.

It’s not easy in today’s polarized politics. But maybe it’s not completely off the table.

There are two versions of the doctrine. One of them is more dangerous.

Leaving UCLA to join Earthjustice is exciting, and bittersweet, for me

California “YIGBY” Bill Could Empower Churches To Add Affordable Housing

A startup firm proposes to sell dubious carbon credits from stratospheric aerosol injection

The first in a series that examines the hype around hydrogen production.

New House Rule Designed To Cause Dysfunction

A new rule will clean up exhaust from new diesels, a major health threat.

Gavin Newsom Abandons His Climate Commitments To Favor His Billionaire Contributors

The year-end law gives a boost to climate-related spending

Interpreting the association between conservatism and COVID death rates.

Fossil Fuel Interests Corrupt Media

California “YIGBY” Bill Could Empower Churches To Add Affordable Housing

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