Climate Change

Trump Admin’s Data Center Push Could Open the Door for New Forever Chemicals

"The EPA is prioritizing review of new chemicals to be used in data centers. Experts say this could lead to the fast approval of new types of forever chemicals — with limited oversight."

Source: WIRED, 12/03/2025

Trump Admin Strips ‘Renewable’ And ‘Energy’ From NREL Laboratory Name

"The Trump administration on Monday stripped the words “renewable” and “energy” from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory name, furthering White House directives to abandon clean energy sources."

Source: The Hill, 12/03/2025

"Canada Lifts Climate Laws for Alberta Oil Sands, Planning Pipeline"

"Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada signed a sweeping agreement on Thursday that laid the groundwork for a new oil pipeline to expand Alberta’s oil sands, exempting the province’s energy industry from several environmental laws."

Source: NYTimes, 12/03/2025

"New Analysis Provides More Evidence That Heat Standards Save Lives"

"As the Trump administration is expected to finalize a standard to prevent heat-related injury and illness for workers by early next year, a new study shows that clear, comprehensive rules save lives."

Source: Inside Climate News, 12/03/2025

"Trump Expected to Significantly Weaken Fuel Economy Rules"

"The Trump administration is expected on Wednesday to propose weakening automobile fuel efficiency standards that were set under President Joseph R. Biden Jr. to spur the sale of electric vehicles, according to three people familiar with the plan."

Source: NYTimes, 12/03/2025

"Exxon Halts Plans For Massive Low-Carbon Hydrogen Facility In Texas"

"Exxon Mobil has pulled the plug on what would have been one of the world’s largest hydrogen plants, the latest setback for the effort to scale production of low-carbon versions of the fuel."

Source: Canary Media, 12/02/2025

Regulator Stopped Enforcing Gas Flaring Limits After Alberta Pressure: Docs

"The regulator in charge of environmental enforcement in Alberta bent to pressure from the provincial government and oil companies to eliminate a limit on natural gas flaring as Canadian oil production increased, according to documents seen by Reuters."

Source: Reuters, 12/02/2025

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