Sen. Manchin Dashes Administration’s Hope of Addressing Climate Change
U.S. Senate
Sen. Manchin Dashes Administration’s Hope of Addressing Climate Change
2022-07-15 16:02:21
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — In something of a stunner, Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., told Democratic party leaders on Thursday that he could not support funding for climate or energy programs in a proposed “slimmed down” reconciliation bill that had been the subject... Read More

‘DAC Day’ Pushes for Sustainable Business Models in New Carbon Removal Industry
Climate
‘DAC Day’ Pushes for Sustainable Business Models in New Carbon Removal Industry
2022-06-24 21:37:11
by Kate Michael

WASHINGTON — The 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provided funding not only for roads, bridges, and efforts to curb future pollution, but the bill also made money available for lesser-known innovative technology projects that speak to the harm humans... Read More

Budget Hawks Want Carbon Fees Despite Nominal Support From Congress
Energy
Budget Hawks Want Carbon Fees Despite Nominal Support From Congress
2022-05-24 14:13:34
by Kate Michael

WASHINGTON — Although the House-passed Build Back Better agenda stalled in the Senate, many seek to reinvigorate discussion around its $550 billion in climate-related provisions, including new spending as well as tax breaks for eco-friendly activities. However, with a high... Read More

Bipartisan Senate Legislation Aims to Prevent Foreign Extortion
Crime
Bipartisan Senate Legislation Aims to Prevent Foreign Extortion
2021-11-02 20:29:41
by Reece Nations

WASHINGTON — Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., announced the introduction of legislation to the Senate on Tuesday that would criminalize bribery demands by foreign officials. Although bribery is considered criminal activity under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act... Read More

Carbon Capture Credit Grabs Bipartisan Support
Climate
Carbon Capture Credit Grabs Bipartisan Support
2021-08-03 15:05:23
by Reece Nations

WASHINGTON -- Sens. Michael Crapo, R-Idaho, and Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., proposed legislation on Thursday that would grant tax credits to energy companies innovating carbon capture or energy storage tech. The legislation, entitled the “Energy Sector Innovation Credit Act of 2021,”... Read More

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