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Biden Announces New Climate Goals Days Before Leaving Office

President Joe Biden announced new climate goals with only 31 days left in office.

Biden Administration’s LNG Report Challenges Trump’s Export Plans

The Biden administration’s Energy Department released a report that could complicate President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to promote liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.

EPA Grants California’s Ban on New Gas Vehicles

The Biden administration granted California permission to ban new gas vehicle sales by 2035.

Trump transition spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said voters gave Trump a mandate to deliver on campaign promises, including stopping government attacks on gas-powered cars.

"When he takes office, President Trump will support the auto industry, allowing space for both gas-powered cars and electric vehicles," Leavitt said in a statement.

Officials in Maine Issue Warning of ‘Toxic Snow Fall’

Residents of Rumford, Maine this week were surprised to find brown-colored snow covering their yards and fields instead of the usual fluffy white blanket, according to WJW-TV.

New California Program to Offer $2,000 Toward Purchase of E-Bikes

California will launch a new program next week offering up to $2,000 toward the purchase of an electric bike for eligible residents. The program...

Britain Protests Methane Supplement for Cows

Boycotts of a bovine methane-reduction supplement are underway over safety concerns. The protests come as Arla Foods, a major supplier of British supermarkets, launched a trial of Bovaer, the bovine supplement.

FDA Approves Cow Supplement to Reduce Methane Emissions

Earlier this year, the FDA approved a supplement for dairy cattle designed to reduce their methane emissions by 30%. The supplement, called Bovaer, was considered a "first-in-class methane-reducing feed ingredient," a press release says.

Biden Blocks New Coal Mining in Region Supplying 40% of U.S. Coal as Trump Pledges Energy Dominance

The Biden administration has halted new coal mining in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin, a region that produces approximately 40% of the nation’s coal. The decision, made through an amendment to the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Resource Management Plan, prohibits new federal coal leases until 2041, citing the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as part of the administration’s climate change agenda.

Biden Administration Moves to End Coal Leasing in Powder River Basin, Sparking Backlash

In a controversial move just ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Biden administration announced it would end future coal leasing in the Powder River...

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