"US Wants Allies To Cease Oil Imports From Iran By Nov. 4"
"The U.S. is pressing its allies to cut all oil imports from Iran by Nov. 4, a senior State Department official said Tuesday."
Source: The Hill, 06/27/2018
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Senate Passes $145B Spending Bill, Boosts Energy Innovation Programs
"The Senate voted through a $145 billion spending bill on a margin of 86-5 on Monday, with provisions to fund the Energy Department in the 2019 budget year."
Source: Greentech Media, 06/27/2018
2 City Lawsuits Against Big Oil Dismissed, But That’s Not the End of It
"The federal judge called the dangers of climate change 'very real', but said the issue should be solved by Congress. State judges may see things differently."
Source: InsideClimate News, 06/27/2018
EPA Proposes Higher 2019 Biofuels Mandate In Line With Expectations
"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed setting a blending mandate of 19.88 billion gallons for 2019 under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), 3 percent higher from this year’s and in line with expectations."
Source: Reuters, 06/27/2018
NY Agencies Urge FERC To Cut Pipeline Risks Near Indian Point Nuke Plant
"New York State agencies urged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to take action to reduce pipelines risks near the Indian Point nuclear facility in Westchester County, the Department of Public Service said."
Source: Reuters, 06/26/2018
Judge Tosses Cities’ Suit Against Oil Firms Over Climate Change Costs
"A federal judge on Monday threw out a closely watched lawsuit brought by two California cities against fossil fuel companies over the costs of dealing with climate change. The decision is a stinging defeat for the plaintiffs, San Francisco and Oakland, and raises warning flags for other local governments around the United States that have filed similar suits, including New York City."
Source: NY Times, 06/26/2018
"Looming Cybersecurity Battle: Who Protects U.S. Pipelines?"
"America’s appetite for natural gas has reignited a long-standing debate over which federal body should oversee the security of natural gas and oil pipelines."
Source: Bloomberg, 06/25/2018
Enviros Sue For Report On How Gulf Drilling Affects Endangered Species
"Three conservation groups said in a lawsuit filed Thursday that federal wildlife agencies have failed for years to complete required consultations and reporting on the effects that oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico could have on endangered species."
Source: AP, 06/25/2018
"Tesla To Close A Dozen Solar Facilities In Nine States - Documents"
"Electric car maker Tesla Inc’s move last week to cut 9 percent of its workforce will sharply downsize the residential solar business it bought two years ago in a controversial $2.6 billion deal, according to three internal company documents and seven current and former Tesla solar employees."
Source: Reuters, 06/25/2018
"Crude Oil Leaks Into Floodwaters After Train Derails In Iowa"
"A freight train derailed in northwest Iowa on Friday, leaking crude oil from into flooded fields flanking the tracks and raising concerns about the possible contamination of residential water supplies downstream, officials said."
Source: AP, 06/25/2018
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