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"Toyota Led on Clean Cars. Now Critics Say It Works to Delay Them."

"The Toyota Prius hybrid was a milestone in the history of clean cars, attracting millions of buyers worldwide who could do their part for the environment while saving money on gasoline. But in recent months, Toyota, one of the world’s largest automakers, has quietly become the industry’s strongest voice opposing an all-out transition to electric vehicles — which proponents say is critical to fighting climate change."

Source: NYTimes, 07/29/2021

Wash. State County Is First In US To Ban New Fossil Fuel Infrastructure

"A county in Washington state has become the first such jurisdiction in the US to ban new fossil fuel infrastructure, following a lengthy battle over the impact of oil refineries on the local community."

Source: Guardian, 07/29/2021

Energy Transition Poses Opportunities, Challenges To Organized Labor

"President Biden’s push for “good, union jobs” in clean energy has increased hope that organizing solar and wind workers can close the pay gap between them and fossil fuel workers."

Source: Inside Climate News, 07/29/2021

"Democrats Call Infrastructure Bill a Down Payment on Climate"

"The $1 trillion infrastructure deal reached by a bipartisan group of senators on Wednesday would make a significant down payment on President Biden’s ambitious environmental agenda, including the first federal expenditure on electric vehicle charging stations and the largest investment in public transit and clean water systems in the nation’s history."

Source: NYTimes, 07/29/2021

8 Republicans Join Dems To Confirm Head of DOJ Environmental Division

"The Senate voted 58-41 Tuesday to confirm Todd Kim to lead the Justice Department’s environmental office, with eight Republicans crossing the aisle to vote with all the chamber's Democrats."

Source: The Hill, 07/28/2021

"Can Retrofitting Dams for Hydro Provide a Green Energy Boost?"

"With the era of building big dams over in the U.S., a growing number of existing dams are being modified to produce hydropower. These projects, advocates say, avoid the damaging impacts of new dams and could generate enough renewable electricity for several million homes."

Source: YaleE360, 07/28/2021

139 Dems Urge EPA To "Promptly" Let Calif. Set Its Own Auto Standards

"A group of 139 Democratic lawmakers is urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to “promptly” reinstate California’s ability to set its own vehicle emissions standards — which is expected to increase electric vehicle adoption."

Source: The Hill, 07/28/2021

Review Of Federal Oil, Gas Leasing Program Being Finalized Internally

"A highly anticipated review by the U.S. Interior Department of the federal oil and gas leasing program is undergoing final internal review and should be released "very soon," Interior Secretary Deb Haaland told a Senate hearing on Tuesday."

Source: Reuters, 07/28/2021

"Biden Mileage Rule To Exceed Obama Climate Goal"

"In a major step against climate change, President Joe Biden is proposing a return to aggressive Obama-era vehicle mileage standards over five years, according to industry and government officials briefed on the plan. He’s then aiming for even tougher anti-pollution rules after that to forcefully reduce greenhouse gas emissions and nudge 40% of U.S. drivers into electric vehicles by decade’s end."

Source: AP, 07/28/2021

"Lawyer Who Sued Chevron Over Ecuador Pollution Found Guilty Of Contempt"

"A disbarred American lawyer who spent more than two decades trying to prove Chevron Corp polluted Ecuador's rainforest was found guilty on Monday by a U.S. judge of six counts of criminal contempt."

Source: Reuters, 07/27/2021

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