Bill calls on feds to address health impacts of climate change
Rep. Lois Capps (D-Calif.) said climate change has factored into recent increases in allergies, asthma and tropical diseases.
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GOP lawmakers liken EPA info tactics to IRS targeting of Tea Party
Congressional Republicans charge the Environmental Protection Agency gives preference to environmental groups on information requests.
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Green group taps new chief for political arm
The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Action Fund named a new interim executive director on Friday.
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DOE gives green light to controversial natural gas export project
The Energy department approved a proposal to send 1.4 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas overseas.
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Holder urged to investigate price-fixing by oil companies
Sen. Ron Wyden wants the attorney general to probe whether alleged price manipulation spilled into the United States.
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Federal judge denies rehearing on mining ban
A federal judge in Arizona declined to reconsider an earlier ruling affirming the Interior Department’s authority to block new hard-rock mining on public lands.
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House to vote on Keystone next week
The House will vote next week to allow construction of the northern portion of the Keystone XL oilsands pipeline.
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News bites: Fracking pollution debated, refinery strike called off, and more
Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, didn't pollute groundwater near an Arkansas well, according to a new study. But the geology there might make the area more resistant to pollution, ...
OVERNIGHT ENERGY: New battles for EPA pick, Obama lauds climate consensus, and more
STATE OF PLAY: President Obama's nominee to run the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is moving closer to Senate approval, but there's still heavy lifting ahead for her supporters.
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Obama administration unveils fracking rules
The drilling method is enabling a U.S. oil and gas production boom but bringing fears of water and air pollution.
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Hacker group Anonymous plans attack on oil-and-gas industry
The hacker activist group Anonymous said it plans to target the oil-and-gas sector in a June 20 operation.
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Senate confirms Moniz as Energy secretary
The Senate voted 97-0 to approve President Obama’s nomination of Ernest Moniz to head the Department of Energy.
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Senate panel advances EPA nominee McCarthy in 10-8 party-line vote
Republicans have threatened to block her nomination, raising questions about transparency at the EPA.
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EPA to review claims of bias against conservatives amid fight over IRS
The EPA's acting head has asked for a review of claims the EPA refuses to waive fees for conservative groups.
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Panel poised to approve EPA nominee
Republicans have said they will attend Thursday's vote on Gina McCarthy after boycotting it last week.
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