Management
Obama Stocks Administration With Crusaders Against Climate Change
Stymied by Congress, the president is relying on executive action.
Management
Obama to Name Top Climate Change Regulator
EPA slot left vacant by Gina McCarthy's promotion expected to go to deputy Janet McCabe.
Oversight
Senate Confirms Gina McCarthy to Head EPA
Republicans delayed her confirmation for more than 130 days.
Oversight
How EPA Fights Climate Change Even When Congress Doesn’t Want It To
By suing the agency green advocates have compelled it to issue a raft of regulations.
Oversight
Panel Approves EPA Nominee Along Party Lines
Full Senate confirmation of Gina McCarthy is not yet assured.
Oversight
The Coming GOP Civil War Over Climate Change
Science, storms, and demographics are starting to change minds among the rank and file.
Management
Why Obama's Environmental Pick Drives Republicans Crazy
Nominee will be at the center of the debate on climate change.
Oversight
EPA Nominee’s Hearing Is Just the Opening Act for GOP
Gina McCarthy, a tough-talking South Boston environmental regulator, expects grilling from Republicans.
Tech
New Era for Energy Department Expected Under a Secretary Moniz
Obama's nominee faces a Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday.
Oversight
Republicans Take Aim at Obama’s EPA Nominee
Most energy observers expect McCarthy to be confirmed, but her nomination still sets the stage for high drama.
Oversight
EPA Funding Reductions Kneecap Environmental Enforcement
In two years, Congress cut EPA’s budget by a whopping 18 percent, from $10.3 billion to $8.5 billion.
Defense
Why John Kerry should treat climate change as a national security issue
The secretary of State will be uniquely positioned to broker action through diplomacy.
Tech
The education of Energy Secretary Steven Chu
The Nobel physicist tasked with transforming the energy economy faced political battles.
Management
Why the former Washington governor is likely to join Obama's Cabinet
Christine Gregoire is on the shortlist to head Energy, Interior or EPA.
Management
Obama could look west to fill Interior job
Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire is a possible candidate, along with OPM chief John Berry.
Management
A Secretary John Kerry would elevate climate issues
The Massachusetts Democrat is a possible choice for the top State and Defense jobs.
Oversight
'We're not fishing,' Issa says of leak investigation
No evidence suggests the White House is involved in a cover-up, he says.
Defense
How the Pentagon plans to wean itself off fossil fuels
Programs helpfully align with Obama’s unwavering support for clean energy on the campaign trail.
Oversight
First major climate regs from Obama EPA sure to stir political debate
Long-awaited global-warming regulations could arrive Tuesday.
Tech
Budget reflects scaled-back vision for clean energy
Plan would take the Energy Department’s renewables spending up to $2.3 billion.
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