Climate Change

"Employers to OSHA: Don’t Kill The Heat Rule. Weaken It."

"Seeking to secure weakened federal heat standards for workers, industry representatives this month asked the Trump administration to model federal heat rules after an untested Nevada standard."

Source: E&E News, 07/02/2025

Senate GOP Removes Tax On Solar And Wind But Dismantles Dem Climate Law

"The sprawling Republican budget bill approved by the Senate Tuesday removes a proposed tax on solar and wind energy projects but quickly phases out tax credits for wind, solar and other renewable energy."

Source: AP, 07/02/2025

"National Climate Report Website Goes Dark"

"The government website that hosted the federal government’s national climate reports, which are mandated by legislation, went offline Monday afternoon. The website was also one of the main federal sources of information on climate change."

Source: NYTimes, 07/02/2025
August 1, 2025

DEADLINE: EJN Virtual Training for Journalists Reporting on Business and Climate Change

Internews' Earth Journalism Network is hosting a virtual media workshop in late Aug for business and finance journalists in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia and Thailand seeking to strengthen their climate-focused reporting on Asia’s business sector. Story grants available. Apply by Aug 1.

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"Trump Administration Issues New Revised Permitting Rules"

"Federal agencies including the Energy, Interior and Agriculture departments are starting to issue new permitting rules that trim back or eliminate procedures that have been in place for decades."

Source: Bloomberg Environment, 07/01/2025

"A Heat Wave Covers Much Of Europe And Higher Temperatures Are On The Way"

"A heat wave covered much of Europe on Monday, with a record-hot first day of play at Wimbledon and high winds fanning forest fires in Turkey. Heat warnings were issued for parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany and the U.K., with new highs expected on Wednesday before rain should bring respite to some areas."

Source: AP, 07/01/2025

"Republicans Propose a New Way to Scrap Fuel Economy Rules: No Fines"

"For 50 years, automakers have had to increase the fuel efficiency of their vehicles or pay fines. The Republican megabill would set those penalties to $0." 

Source: NYTimes, 07/01/2025

He Lobbied For Offshore Drillers. Now He Runs The Agency That Regulates Them.

"As BOEM’s new principal deputy director, former lobbyist Matt Giacona is shaping Gulf of Mexico oil policy and facilitating industry access. Ethics experts sound the alarm."

Source: Public Domain, 07/01/2025

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