#PruittFail: Indiana Nixes Coal & Natural Gas, Too
Despite the *best* efforts of newly minted coal lobbyist Scott Pruitt, Indiana is charting a path to renewable energy and smaller, more flexible power.
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Big Oil Tries To Kill The Electric Car (Again)
Electric vehicles are getting close to a major tipping point, and it isn’t just fans who are taking notice. The powerful enemies of transportation electrification and renewable energy are beginning to launch a serious counterattack.
Ding Dong, The Stooge Is Gone — Scott Pruitt Slinks Out Of Town
Scott Pruitt, the man whose life’s mission has been to blow up the EPA so his friends and financial supporters could enrich themselves, has put his tail between his legs and snuck out of town. His resignation came as allegations of malfeasance, corruption, abuse of office, and self dealing threatened to overwhelm him.
Pope Francis, Bill McKibben, & Poor People’s Campaign Address Climate Change
Voices have been raised in the past few days about the urgent need to address fossil fuel use and climate change by Bill McKibben, the Poor People’s Campaign, and Pope Francis. Their message is clear and strong. But is anyone listening?
Lying, Cheating Car Companies Now Want To Slow Trump Assault On Fuel Economy Standards
US car companies have been screaming bloody murder about the Obama-era fuel economy standards. But now, Trump wants to go further than they wanted. What now?
EPA “Head” Scott Pruitt Discounts The Value Of Human Life (Literally)
Scott Pruitt, still clinging to the helm of President Trump’s EPA, met with allies at the Heritage Foundation Wednesday for what one attendee described as a “deniers’ convention,” according to E&E News. Pruitt told attendees that he is planning to stop counting the co-benefits of environmental protections, The Daily Caller reported.
Trucking Industry Objects To Fuel Economy Rollback
Representatives of several large truck manufacturers told the audience at the ACT Expo last week that they favor not changing the fuel economy rules put in place by the Obama administration.
Trump Rollback Of Clean Air Rules Endanger Americans, Prompts Suit By 17 States
While the US has every reason to be proud of its efforts to clean up the skies over America, the process is one that requires continuous vigilance. The efforts of the Trump administration to roll back a broad spectrum of clean air regulations has many concerned the gains made in the past 50 years could be lost.
Why White Evangelicals Don’t Care About Climate Change
More than 80% of white evangelicals support the anti-science policies of Donald Trump. Why? Millions of dollars of Koch Brothers money is one possible answer.
Maine Auto Dealer Blasts Trump & EPA As States Gear Up For Legal Challenges
Concerned citizens from auto dealers to US governors and mayors are blasting the decision by EPA head Scott Pruitt to weaken US fuel economy standards.
