Tech
McConnell Promises Spending Standoff Over Obama’s Green Agenda
The GOP leader stopped short of an explicit shutdown threat, but he did say a Republican majority would use the budget to go after EPA’s environmental rules.
Management
Oil Industry Threatens to Take Its Underwater Air Guns and Go Home
The Interior Department said that it would allow the oil industry to use seismic cannons to search for oil and gas.
Oversight
One Company Is Really Psyched About EPA's Big Climate-Change Rule
Some businesses see opportunity in the regulation at the center of the White House climate-change agenda.
Management
EPA Chief: Teach Global Warming in Schools
Gina McCarthy wants children to have an understanding of climate science, but current policy leaves plenty of students without it.
Oversight
Energy Secretary: Senate Confirmation Delays Leave Science Team Shorthanded
Five key positions are unfilled, Moniz says.
Management
EPA Moves to Thwart Huge Alaskan Copper and Gold Mine
Bristol Bay is home to the world's largest sockeye salmon run.
Management
Former Treasury Chiefs Agree: Get the SEC Into the Climate Mix
Robert Rubin and Henry Paulson said that the SEC should do a better job of forcing firms to disclose the economic fallout they face from climate change.
Tech
White House Doubles Down on Green-Tech Loan Program
Administration revives basically the same program that financed Solyndra.
Management
Kerry to Name Special Envoy for Arctic Region
Alaska's senators had called for the creation of the position.
Management
Interior Faces Fresh Pressure to Hike Royalty Rates
Call for higher royalties is part of wider set of recommendations for addressing climate change.
Oversight
Interior Finalizes Longer Eagle Kill Permits for Wind Farms
Rule lengthens the current five-year permitting for unintentional deaths.
Management
Obama Orders Agencies to Use 20 Percent Green Power
The federal government will have until 2020 to get one-fifth of its electricity from renewable sources.
Management
BP Has Help Challenging Loss of Federal Contracts After Gulf Spill
Industry groups say suspension of all BP business units sets a dangerous precedent.
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