Laws & Regulations

Biden Issues Ban On Drilling In Most Federal Waters. Trump Vows To Undo It

"President Joe Biden is moving to ban new offshore oil and gas drilling in most U.S. coastal waters, a last-minute effort to block possible action by the incoming Trump administration to expand offshore drilling."

Source: AP, 01/07/2025

Climate Misinformation Exploding As Canadian Politicians Are Spreading It

"Like climate change itself, conspiracy theories and misinformation are growing crises. And where they intersect with the environment, the problem seems to spread like wildfire — one that might be caused by laser beams, eco-terrorists or the Canadian government, depending who you ask."

Source: The Narwhal, 01/06/2025

"Tribunal Says Mexico Violated Trade Agreement In Banning GM Corn"

"An international tribunal set up to resolve disputes between the United States, Mexico, and Canada has ruled that Mexico violated the terms of the international trade agreement in banning the import of genetically modified (GM) corn for human consumption."

Source: The New Lede, 01/06/2025

"In Mobile Bay, the Oysters’ Tale of Woe"

"Academics, conservationists, nonprofits, government agencies—and one passionate, retired scientist—are working to rebuild reefs, reduce the carbon imprint and educate the public about the importance of restoring the oyster population."

Source: Inside Climate News, 01/06/2025

FWS OKs Expanding Okefenokee Refuge, Enabling Buyout Of Mining Project

"A federal agency said Friday that it has approved a plan to expand the Okefenokee Swamp’s vast wildlife refuge, setting up a potential buyout offer for land intended for a private company’s mining project that conservationists have fought for years."

Source: AP, 01/06/2025

Biden Admin Adds Exemptions Into New Climate Rules For Hydrogen Energy

"The Biden administration on Friday finalized fairly strict climate rules for the nascent hydrogen energy industry — but the rules contain new flexibilities that are expected to make them less stringent than the administration’s original proposal."

Source: The Hill, 01/06/2025

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