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"Manslaughter Charges Dropped for BP Supervisors in Oil Spill"

"The Gulf of Mexico rig explosion that killed 11 workers and unleashed the nation's worst offshore oil spill also led to criminal charges against four BP employees, who faced prison time if convicted. But the Justice Department's decision to drop manslaughter charges against two BP rig supervisors makes it increasingly likely that nobody will spend a day behind bars for crimes associated with the deadly disaster."

Source: AP, 12/03/2015

Energy Bill: Crude Export Ban, KXL Amendments Head To House Floor

"A sweeping package from the House Energy and Commerce Committee, likely to clear the chamber this week, has become the latest vehicle for repeal of the crude export ban and speeding the permitting process for projects like Keystone XL."

Source: E&E Daily, 12/03/2015

"Utility Steps Up Efforts To Plug Massive California Methane Leak"

"LOS ANGELES -- The head of Southern California Gas Co said it would take at least three more months to plug a massive underground leak of natural gas that has been seeping into the air since mid-October and now accounts for a quarter of the state's entire methane emissions."

Source: Reuters, 12/02/2015

"Anti-Obesity Group Disbands After ‘Gift’ From Coke"

"A non-profit funded by the Coca-Cola Co. to combat obesity is disbanding following revelations about the beverage maker’s involvement with the group."

Source: AP, 12/02/2015

"White House Threatens Veto of House Energy Bill"

"The Obama administration is threatening to veto a House bill overhauling federal energy policy."

Source: The Hill, 12/02/2015

"Anadarko Ordered To Pay $159.5 Million Fine for 2010 Gulf Spill"

"A federal judge ordered Anadarko Petroleum Corp to pay a $159.5 million civil fine reflecting its stake in the Gulf of Mexico well where a 2010 blowout caused the largest U.S. offshore oil spill."

Source: Reuters, 12/02/2015

"Columbia Disputes Exxon Mobil on Climate Risk Articles"

"The dean of Columbia’s Graduate School of Journalism published a letter on Tuesday strongly disputing accusations by Exxon Mobil that journalists from the school had produced inaccurate and misleading articles about the company’s knowledge of the risks of climate change."

Source: NY Times, 12/02/2015

"Two-Thirds of Americans Want U.S. to Join Climate Change Pact"

"A solid majority of Americans say the United States should join an international treaty to limit the impact of global warming, but on this and other climate-related questions, opinion divides sharply along partisan lines, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News poll."

Source: NY Times, 12/01/2015

"E.P.A. Rule Requires a Big Jump in Biofuel Use"

"The Environmental Protection Agency released its much-delayed biofuel mandate on Monday, raising the amounts of biofuel that refiners are required to blend into conventional vehicle fuel from levels proposed in May."

Source: NY Times, 12/01/2015

"With Climate at 'Breaking Point', Leaders Urge Breakthrough in Paris"

"World leaders launched an ambitious attempt on Monday to hold back rising temperatures, with the United States and China leading calls for the climate summit in Paris to mark a decisive turn in the fight against global warming."

Source: Reuters, 12/01/2015

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